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I worked at Zehrs for around three months. The company requires that you give them full availability open-close from Friday-Sunday, as well as one other day during the week. (Four days, full availability) If you are a student looking for part-time, then it's great. If you are looking for full time, try somewhere else.

Working at Zehrs was pretty decent. The job isn't too difficult, but people call in sick a lot, so you may be short staffed or asked to come in quite often, which does increase your hours at the end of the day, but sucks if you made plans and need the cash.

There is quite a bit of room for advancement if you're a good employee, which is nice. My store manager told me that she was impressed with my work, and I was offered a supervisor position about two weeks in, but it only consisted of a 50 cent raise and about 10x the work, so I declined. 

Speaking of management, this varies from store to store. My store manager was fantastic, and my department manager was mostly accommodating as well. Just make sure to follow store policy, show up for your shifts, and be reasonably flexible, and you will get on their good side. 

Make friends with your colleagues because it will make your job so much easier and much more entertaining. 

Overall, this is a great opportunity for a high school or university student, but not for adults who need to pay their bills.

It was a relaxed environment but because I had previous experience in this field I felt like they were using me. They hardly ever gave me feedback on my performance and left me for hours at a time to figure out things on my own. They gave me more tasks than I could handle at one time, treated me as if I was a manager, and would only run through things with me once or twice. I felt as if I couldn't ask questions because of the managers' negative energy. Handful of people I actually liked and had meaningful experiences with. If you give them an inch they will take a mile. I let them know I was very good at my past job and they thought they could milk me for more than what they were paying me for. After six months of working there they didn't even give me the proper credentials to do the jobs they were expecting me to do since month one. They wanted me to run around the whole store- very understaffed in terms of grocery clerks. Overall I think it was an ok place to make a few bucks. Coworkers were nice and again the managers were OK, just felt a little condescending at times. They worked with my schedule though very well so I'll give em that. 

Working at Loblaw Companies Limited offers a fast-paced and structured environment within one of Canada’s largest retail organizations. Employees are typically part of a team-driven culture focused on customer service, efficiency, and meeting daily operational goals. Roles can range from store-level positions to corporate functions, with opportunities to develop skills in inventory management, merchandising, and leadership. The company emphasizes internal growth, often promoting from within and providing training programs to support career progression. Depending on the role, the work can be physically demanding and require flexibility in scheduling, including evenings and weekends. Employees often gain exposure to large-scale retail operations and standardized processes, which can be valuable for building experience. Overall, working at Loblaw can be a solid stepping stone for individuals looking to grow within retail or transition into broader corporate roles within the organization.

What is the best part of working at the company?
had a very positive experience working at No Frills (Port Coquitlam) as a front-end cashier and customer service representative. The management team was supportive and approachable, and the owner was kind and genuinely cared about employees. The workplace atmosphere was welcoming, and my colleagues made it a great team to be part of.
The compensation was fair, and the company was very understanding and flexible when needed. I truly enjoyed the work environment and felt valued during my time there.

I only left the position to pursue an opportunity more closely aligned with my field of study—otherwise, I would have happily continued working with this team.

What is the most stressful part about working at the company?
There was nothing stressfull to me. All staff specially manager were nice and welcoming

What is the work environment and culture like at the company?
Perfect!!
Professional and friendly

Gave my hours, which they did not respect. I’ve had to ask 3 or 4 times for them to give me the part time hours that I requested, just for them to schedule me for full time hours. After going to management about this issue, I was informed that part time was 28-40 hours a week. Regardless of if you are working 40 hours a week you do not get full time benefits. Truly an accosting place to work, tons of physical labour with minimum wage pay. Managers do nothing but stand there and critique your work while they sit back and relax. They lie about the logistics at the job interview just to degrade you for believing them a month in. Currently writing this taking a dump in the loblaws bathroom. I yearn for the day that I can leave this hellhole. A 1 star is far too high to describe the atrocious work environment that we have to deal with.

Long hours and sometimes very stressful days but the overall isn't that bad. if your fellow supervisors are good people and can have a laugh it can make up for the more stressful days. If you're someone who prefers a straight 8 hour shift this is probably not the place to be. if you're willing to put in the time, it is a great opportunity to learn a lot about warehousing. 

What is the best part of working at the company?
10% discount on most food items

What is the most stressful part about working at the company?
Being belittled by managers who have little to no formal education (they only have their positions because of seniority); the whole “seniority” culture breeds entitlement issues. Trying to achieve impossible work speed targets. Knowing that management can change your schedule with a day’s notice. 

What is the work environment and culture like at the company?
Work environment is top-down, ie. “do what I say or else”. There’s no collaboration or listening to ideas/input from workers. It’s an “old boys club” - women are viewed as inferior and there are no consequences for men that treat women degradingly.

During my tenure at Loblaw, I encountered several challenges that ultimately impacted my overall job satisfaction. Unfortunately, the organization suffers from management issues that contribute to a stressful and disorganized work environment. Additionally, there is a lack of work-life balance, with employees expected to work long hours and frequently on weekends, which can result in burnout and difficulties maintaining a healthy work-life balance.

Furthermore, the compensation package offered by Loblaw is below industry standards. Despite demonstrating a strong work ethic and regularly working extended hours, I felt undervalued and underpaid. As a result, it was challenging to maintain motivation and engagement in my work.

I had a very positive experience at Loblaw! I felt that I was involved in interesting IT projects and really felt that I connected with my managers. My coworkers were pretty supportive as well. I think the hardest part of the job is all the concurrent projects and uncertain funding. A lot of things that need to be done end up being deferred. The annual IT planning process can be cumbersome and a lot of work especially if your business case or project is not approved.

The cafeteria is awesome, and there is a gym and little concessionary shop within the building. Totally awesome campus with a great vibe!

My experience in this company was far from acceptable. The company is anchored in an old culture reminiscent of the 80s. They have hundreds of directors and sr. directors who have no power; they are just managers. The bureaucracy and lack of decision-making are abysmal.
On the other side, the work-life balance is superb. If you want to be a mediocre employee that wants to take it easy, this is a perfect place, do the bare minimum, and nobody will touch you. Don't dare to try to make a difference, help the company improve; you will be marked as a trouble maker and be kindly pushed away.

Top Job Titles	Average Salary
Truck driver 17 salaries reported	$90,441 per year
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Temperature screener 1 salary reported	$26.50 per hour
Forklift operator 1 salary reported	$18.00 per hour
Client associate 1 salary reported	$51,351 per year

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