Recognized as one of Manitoba's Top Employers (2023):
Mediacorp Canada Inc. staff editors (Mar 20, 2023)
Here are some of the reasons why Gordon Food Service was selected as one of Manitoba's Top Employers (2023):
- Gordon Food Service Canada helps employees save in big and small ways, offering matching RSP contributions to help shore up savings for retirement as well as discounts on auto lease rates, home and auto insurance, and low-interest home loans
- Gordon Food Service Canada provides development opportunities for individuals at every stage of their career, from in-house training and apprenticeships for those just starting out, to career planning and leadership development programs for more experienced employees
- Gordon Food Service Canada lets everyone share in the company's success through profit-sharing and offers referral bonuses as an incentive for employees to recruit candidates from their personal networks (ranging from $200 to $2,500 per successful hire)

Gordon Food Service Canada order selector working in the company's warehouse
Highlights
Industry | Food distribution |
Established in Canada | 1897 |
Parent company | Gordon Food Sevice |
Parent company head office | Grand Rapids, MI, United States |
Major Canadian locations | Delta BC, Edmonton AB, Calgary AB, Winnipeg MB, Milton ON, Montréal QC |
Full-time employees in Canada | 4,173 |
Part-time employees in Canada | 139 |
Average age of employees in Canada | 40 years |
Longest serving employee | 48.75 years |
Hybrid work | hybrid and remote work options available for eligible roles |
Flexible work options | flexible work hours, shortened work week (fewer hours with less pay), compressed work week, telecommuting, reduced summer hours |
Long-term savings | matching RSP |
Health plan premium | as part of the health plan, the employer pays up to 70% of the premiums |
Mental health practitioner benefit | up to $1,000 each year |
Vacation allowance | new employees receive 2 weeks of paid vacation after their first year on the job |
Outside survey period | outside consultant surveys are held every 24 months |
Employee performance reviews | employees receive individual performance reviews every 12 months |
In-house training initiatives | apprenticeship/skilled trades programs, in-house training, online training, mentoring |
Related tuition subsidies | employer covers up to 100% of tuition per year |
Employee charitable involvement | employees are involved in selection of charities, employees receive paid time off to volunteer |
The Career Directory
Gordon Food Service has been selected for The Career Directory, our guide to entry-level recruitment for recent college and university graduates.

A warehouse order selector at Gordon Food Service Canada
Highlights for New Grads
Full-time employees in Canada | 5,001 to 10,000 |
Parent company | Gordon Food Sevice |
Parent company head office | Grand Rapids, MI, United States |
Major Canadian locations | Delta BC, Edmonton AB, Calgary AB, Winnipeg MB, Milton ON, Montréal QC |
Student opportunities | paid internships, summer jobs, co-op opportunities |
Training | subsidies for professional accreditation, orientation program, online training, in-house training, mentoring, in-house career planning services, leadership training |
Other info for new grads | offers an AZ licensing program |
Typical new grad positions | Service Representative, Order Selector, Receiver, Administrative Assistant, Delivery Service Representative, Inside Sales Representative, Customer Care Representative, Sales Support Specialist, Supply Chain Analyst, HR Coordinator, Custodian, Transportation Intern, Warehouse Intern, Finance Intern, HR Intern, Administrative/HR Assistant |
Starting salary | $40K to $45K |
Work benefits | health benefits for new employees, flexible work hours, telecommuting, employees receive paid time off to volunteer |
Vacation allowance | new employees receive 2 weeks of paid vacation after their first year on the job |
Additional vacation information | some employees may receive up to 3 weeks of vacation |
Academic fields recruited
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Community College Diploma
- Business
- Communications / Public Relations
- Cooking / Chef Training
- Facility Management
- Human Resources
- Information Technology
- Marketing / Sales
- Office Administration
- Purchasing / Logistics
- Secretarial
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Secondary Education
- High School Diploma
Recruits at these schools
- Acadia University
- Algoma University
- Humber College
- Mount Allison University
- Northern Alberta Institute of Technology
- Université Laval
- University of Alberta
- University of Guelph
- Wilfrid Laurier University