The North West Company Careers and Employment

What is it like to work at The North West Company?

3.1Work/Life Balance

3.4Salary/Benefits

3.2Job Security/Advancement

3.1Management

3.4Culture

4.0

Dmit

Written by DMIT Food services (Current Employee) from Rankin Inlet, NU on 13 October 2018

I have been with the Northwest Company for 4 years now.I am here to work and help teach co workers from the community the life of retail,I don't plan to stay forever ,but I love living up North.what you give is what you get out of it .Sure is alot of hours but sometimes this is what it takes to support your Team .Its all worth it in the end .

ProsMeeting people from the community Resiliant and adaptable

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What are people saying about the leadership at The North West Company?

75%

of employees approve of Edward S. Kennedy’s performance as CEO

CEO Approval is based on 40 ratings

3.0

Great way to experience Canada but it'll cost you

Written by Supervisor (Former Employee) from Northern Canada on 4 September 2018

I spent 4 years with this company in a lower management role, and while it was a great opportunity to experience northern remote locations of Canada, I worked like a dog - often 50+ hours a week with no additional compensation. Housing and a food subsidy are provided but in turn you basically earn minimum wage. I also made very little pension while - more... with the company. This company has a terrible reputation with many communities. I have seen 400-600% markups in pricing, received inferior quality freight for stock and the only thing this company cares about is profits at the local communities' ... - less

Prostravel

Conslong hours, working short-staffed

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