Amazon Hires 9,000 Seasonal Workers Across Canada
The e-commerce giant is filling seasonal roles at 55 facilities to prepare for the upcoming holiday rush.
Updated on Oct. 21, 2026 in Jobs — General
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Amazon is launching a seasonal hiring initiative to recruit 9,000 employees across 55 facilities in Canada. These roles, available in fulfillment centres, sorting facilities, and delivery stations, are designed to support the company through the holiday season.
Why it matters
The hiring surge is intended to bolster the company's operational capacity during the peak holiday season. Employees in these seasonal positions are eligible for benefits from their first day of work, including mental health support.
Seasonal employees will earn an average base wage of approximately $24 per hour. These opportunities are spread across 55 distinct facilities, including locations in Hamilton.
The players
Amazon
Amazon is a global technology and e-commerce company that provides cloud computing, digital streaming, and artificial intelligence services.
The details
Available positions span across fulfillment centres, sorting facilities, and delivery stations throughout the country. Seasonal workers are also given the opportunity to transition into permanent employment following the holiday period.
Timeline
The hiring period covers the holiday season 2026.
Market Landscape
This mass hiring aligns with the standard industry practice of scaling logistics operations to address the surge in consumer orders during the final quarter of the year. It keeps Amazon competitive in the Canadian logistics sector by ensuring sufficient staffing for its fulfillment network.
Job seekers in Canada can pursue these temporary roles to access immediate benefits and potential long-term employment. Those interested in joining the company should apply through the provided official portal to be considered for available positions.
The takeaway
Seasonal roles provide a path for workers to secure benefits and gain experience within a major logistics network. Interested candidates should monitor the application portal closely as positions are filled to support the peak holiday period.
Further reading
For additional context on current labour trends, visit the Canada Jobs — General section.
More information
To review open positions or submit an application, visit the Amazon seasonal job application portal.
Source note: This article includes information reported by CHCH.
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