Amazon is hiring for nearly 1,300 seasonal jobs in Alberta right now
As the holiday season approaches, Amazon is looking to hire over 7,000 employees in Canada, and nearly 1,300 of those positions will be right here in Alberta, offering a wide range of opportunities for local job seekers.
Hiring begins in October and continues through December. The jobs will be located at Amazon’s fulfillment centres, sortation centres, and delivery stations in Alberta. Some of the available positions include stowing, picking, packing, sorting, and shipping customer orders during the busy holiday season.
In addition, Amazon also announced a raise to its average hourly wage for eligible employees, increasing it to $24.50, a 4.3 per cent increase compared to 2024.
There will be roughly 700 jobs available in Calgary and around 550 in Edmonton, giving over 1,000 Albertans the chance to join the team for one of the busiest times of the year.
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“At Amazon, we’re committed to creating a workplace where employees feel valued and have opportunities to grow. By creating thousands of new seasonal roles and investing in compensation and workplace benefits, we’re providing meaningful employment opportunities that can lead to long-term careers at Amazon. We’re proud to offer competitive pay, comprehensive benefits from day one, and a supportive environment where everyone can thrive,” said Chuck Cummings, director of customer fulfillment, Amazon Canada, in a news release.
The seasonal hiring campaign comes as part of Amazon’s investment in its compensation and workplace benefits. In 2025 alone, the company plans to invest over $110 million toward pay increases and other forms of support for eligible employees.
You can apply for the seasonal roles online. Job seekers are encouraged to check for updates regularly as positions fill up quickly.