Burnaby Home Depot tries to lure workers with 'Text-To-Apply' feature – Burnaby Now

Home Depot Canada – including its Burnaby location – is going on a hiring spree and turning to convenience to get people to apply.

Many retail outlets are struggling to find employees in pricey cities such as Burnaby, with sky-high rents making working for retailers difficult.

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Home Depot is trying to hire more than 940 sales associates, cashiers, overnight freight, lot and garden centre associates in British Columbia as it preps for a busy spring season.

“We know convenience is key when applying for a job,” said Aliana Rozenek, the company’s vice-president, human resources, communications and sustainability, in a news release. “This spring our new Text-To-Apply will make it easier than ever for people with a passion for delivering an excellent customer experience to join our values-driven team.” 

The company says “simply” text “Home Depot Jobs” to 97211 to apply. Interested candidates can also apply online or view roles and upcoming job fairs at ​www.homedepot.ca/jobs​. 

“The Home Depot Canada’s Text-To-Apply feature saves applicants time during the recruitment process allowing them to apply, self-schedule phone screens, receive job fair invitations and interview reminders.”

More than 75 per cent of Home Depot Canada store managers started as hourly associates. Eligible full and part-time employees have access to “competitive” benefits, including company-paid health and dental benefits, profit-sharing programs, tuition reimbursement and employee assistance programs.