The North West Company
Work wellbeing score is 65 out of 100
3.8 out of 5 stars.
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Work wellbeing

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Work wellbeing score is Below average, 65 out of 100

Happiness

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Below average

Purpose

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Below average

Satisfaction

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Below average

Stress-free

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Low

About the company

  • CEO
    Daniel G. McConnell
    63%
    approve of Daniel G. McConnell's performance
  • Founded
    1668
  • Company size
    5,001 to 10,000
  • Revenue
    $1,3bn to $6,4bn (CAD)
  • Industry
    Grocery Stores
  • Headquarters
    Winnipeg, MB
  • Link
    The North West Company website

The North West Company Inc., through its subsidiaries is a leading retailer of food and everyday products and services to rural communities and urban neighbourhoods in Canada, Alaska, the South Pacific and the Caribbean. North West employs approximately 8,200 associates, the majority within the communities it serves. It operates 241 stores under the trading names Northern, NorthMart, Giant Tiger, Alaska Commercial Company, Cost-U-Less and RiteWay Food Markets and has annualized sales of approxim...

The North West Company Inc., through its subsidiaries is a leading retailer of food and everyday products and services to rural communities and urban neighbourhoods in Canada, Alaska, the South Pacific and the Caribbean. North West employs approximately 8,200 associates, the majority within the communities it serves. It operates 241 stores under the trading names Northern, NorthMart, Giant Tiger, Alaska Commercial Company, Cost-U-Less and RiteWay Food Markets and has annualized sales of approximately CDN $2.0 billion.

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Rating overview

Rating is calculated based on 942 reviews and is evolving.

3.05 out of 5 stars.20193.02 out of 5 stars.20204.08 out of 5 stars.20213.63 out of 5 stars.20223.82 out of 5 stars.2023

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Logistics Clerk in Winnipeg, MB
on 29 September 2023
Great place to work
Managers were wonderful and I learned a lot during my time there. It was very challenging but I learned a lot and met many amazing people too. Not much more I could ask for in a company. Thank you.
Category assistant in Winnipeg, MB
on 16 September 2023
Fun workplace
They are currently working with a consultant company to make it better. Unfortunately, this makes our workload greater than our working hours but I have a very supportive boss and we work on priorities.
Deployment Technician in Winnipeg, MB
on 12 September 2023
I learn a lot and always looking forward to any challenges
What is the best part of working at the company?I will rexommend this company. People are niceWhat is the most stressful part about working at the company?Getting assigned parking and working on store conversion when we encounter hardware issueWhat is the work environment and culture like at the company?Best so far, from management to co workers, there is handful of people have issue but ...
Grocery Manager in La Loche, SK
on 21 August 2023
Great place to work and build new friendships and to experience remote lifestyle of the Canadian north.
What is the best part of working at the company?Working with First Nations peoples in the Canadian north and experiencing the their culture .What is the most stressful part about working at the company?Working until all day and later coming back to unload winter road freight until 2 or 3 in the morning. What is the work environment and culture like at the company?Work environment can be wha...
Payroll Clerk in Winnipeg, MB
on 10 August 2023
fun workplace
I absolutely love working here! It's such a great workplace, and my coworkers are all so lovely and friendly. We all work together well and support each other, which makes for a really positive and productive work environment. I feel lucky to be part of such a great team!

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  • Store Manager3.5 out of 5 stars.
  • General Manager4.1 out of 5 stars.
  • Retail Sales Associate4.1 out of 5 stars.
  • Cashier3.5 out of 5 stars.

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