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Amazon Launching Five New Sites in British Columbia Including 450,000 Sq' Advanced Robotics Fulfillment Centre, Expects to Create 2,000+ Jobs
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Amazon Invests in British Columbia (CNW Group/Amazon Canada)
Vancouver, BC, May 7, 2021--(T-Net)--Amazon today announced its continued investment in British Columbia's economy and Metro Vancouver through an expansion that includes five new buildings: a fulfillment centre, sortation centre and three delivery stations.
The investment will create more than 2,000 jobs with competitive pay, industry-leading benefits and career growth opportunities starting on day one, according to the company.
"We're thrilled to expand our network in British Columbia to better serve our customers while offering our employees bright, safe careers with on-the-job training and upskilling," said Sumegha Kumar, Director of Canadian Customer Fulfillment Operations, Amazon Canada. "Our new facilities will help us meet our customers' growing demand for great products and faster delivery times while also expanding the service and support we can provide to the thousands of local small businesses selling their products on Amazon."
Amazon is launching five new sites in British Columbia:
Amazon says it currently employs more than 5,500 full- and part-time employees in operations, corporate and technology positions in British Columbia and has invested more than $3 billion in the province over the last decade.
Another Future Amazon Site in Downtown Vancouver. Rendering of The Post development by QuadReal. Credit: QuadReal and UrbanYVR
"This expansion by Amazon is an endorsement that British Columbia is a desirable place for a global company to make a long-term commitment," said Ravi Kahlon, Minister of Jobs, Economic Recovery and Innovation. "We welcome the career opportunities created for people and families, and the chance to showcase to the world the amazing products from B.C.'s small- and medium-sized businesses."
"Amazon is once again choosing to grow in Vancouver, confirming our city's global appeal to the world's best innovators and creators. This investment and the new 1,000 jobs that comes with it is a direct result of Vancouver's commitment to bringing the best and brightest companies to our city. From world-leading companies like Amazon, to the start-ups of tomorrow, Vancouver is the place to be to grow and launch amazing products and ideas to new markets in Canada and beyond." said Kennedy Stewart, Mayor of Vancouver.
In Feb. 2021, Amazon received recognition as one of BC's Top 100 Employers. Full-time employees at Amazon in British Columbia receive competitive benefits including hourly wages starting at $16 in the province, medical, vision and dental coverage, a group RRSP plan, stock awards, and performance-based bonuses starting on day one.
Amazon says it has one of the most advanced fulfillment networks in the world. Thousands of small- and medium-sized businesses (SMBs) in British Columbia use Amazon to reach millions of customers in Canada and around the globe.
Amazon's growth in British Columbia will expand the service and support SMBs access through Fulfillment by Amazon, a "you sell it, we ship it" service that enables local businesses to store their products in Amazon's fulfillment centers and use Amazon to ship their orders, handle customer service and take care of their returns.
Canadian sellers on Amazon grossed more than $2 billion on Amazon's stores around the world. Read more in Amazon Canada's first SMB Report.
Amazon said in a release that it prioritizes the safety and health of its employees to provide a safe workplace. The company invested more than $11.5 billion to help keep employees safe and deliver products to customers throughout 2020. This includes more than $961 million invested in safety measures and equipment in Amazon buildings, including masks, temperature screening, plexiglass shields, sanitizing products, additional cleaning teams, and even an on-site testing program. Amazon has also made over 150 significant process changes to make sure they keep their teams safe, including new social distancing measures and enhanced cleaning and sanitizing across every site.
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