Best Buy Canada Set to Make On-The-Spot Job Offers to Hundreds of People on 25 September

Cross-country jobs blitz is Best Buy Canada's first nationwide hiring event

BURNABY, B.C., Sept. 24, 2018 /CNW/ - Top Canadian technology and electronics retailer Best Buy Canada is holding its first National Hiring Day event on Tuesday, September 25, with the goal of finding the next wave of top-notch talent for its Canadian stores.

This inaugural event will see every Best Buy Canada location across the country throw open its doors to allow all walk-in applicants a chance to speak to a hiring team in person. Seasonal part-time and full-time offers will be made on-the-spot for opportunities in customer service, inventory & merchandising, and sales.

"This new initiative is about finding the very best individuals across the country, that's why its nationwide and that's why we will sign-up top talent on-the-spot," said Chris Taylor, Chief Human Resources Officer for Best Buy Canada. "We're looking for people with all kinds of unique experiences, personalities and ideas, because we believe that when we come together to collaborate, that's when innovation and excellence happens."

With a goal to meet every applicant who comes through the door, each location will have a hiring manager and hiring team dedicated to speaking to candidates from store open to close. Additional resources and collateral will also be available to educate and inform those who are still thinking of applying.

"We're proud of the fact that Best Buy Canada has been recognized with multiple awards as a great place to work. We're looking for enthusiastic people to come join our team, in locations across Canada, as we gear up for our busiest season of the year," adds Taylor.

For more information on employment with Best Buy Canada, please visit www.bestbuy.ca/en-CA/careers/

About Best Buy
As a wholly owned subsidiary of Best Buy Co., Inc. (NYSE:BBY), Best Buy Canada Ltd. is one of Canada's largest and most successful omni-channel retailers, operating the Best Buy, Best Buy Mobile and Geek Squad (www.geeksquad.ca) brands. With nearly 200 Best Buy and Best Buy Mobile stores across Canada, and an expanded assortment of lifestyle products offered through BestBuy.ca, Best Buy is a leader in Total Retail, catering to customers how, when, and where they want to shop. Best Buy Canada is committed to making a positive impact in the community with programs and partnerships that support youth to connect with technology to advance their education. For more information visit BestBuy.ca. 

SOURCE Best Buy Canada

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