hand packer - food store

Edmonton, Canada
hand packer - food store
Company
TASTY COOKING BY JEFF
Location
Edmonton, AB
Job type
Full-time
Via
via Job Bank
Job description
Education: No degree, certificate or diploma. Tasks: Bag, box or parcel purchases for customers, for shipment or delivery. Obtain articles for customers from shelf or stockroom. Unpack products received by store and count, weigh or sort items. Maintain computerized stock inventory. Record incoming stock. Stock shelves and display areas. Keep stock clean and in order. Perform general cleaning duties (i.e. sweeping, mopping floors). Order picking. Employment terms options: Evening. Flexible hours. Morning. Experience: Will train. Employment terms options: Day. Weekend.

Frequently asked questions

Quick answers about Packing Jobs in Canada

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What is the hourly wage range for entry-level packing jobs in Canada in 2026?
According to the Government of Canada Job Bank, packers (NOC 95106) earn between $17.00 and $24.00 per hour, with a median wage of $20.50 per hour as of 2026. Annual full-time earnings (40 hours/week, 52 weeks) range from $35,360 to $49,920 before taxes. Overtime pay is at least 1.5 times the regular rate after 44 hours per week under federal standards.
Source: Government of Canada Job Bank
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What is the federal minimum wage for packing jobs in federally regulated workplaces in Canada in 2026?
The federal minimum wage is $18.65 per hour effective January 1, 2026, applying to interprovincial warehouses and transport-related packing jobs. Employees receive at least this for all hours worked, with no deductions below this threshold except statutory ones. Provinces set their own rates, such as Ontario's $17.85 per hour for general packing.
Source: Employment and Social Development Canada
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Do I need a work permit for a packing job in Canada if I'm from outside the country in 2026?
Foreign workers require an employer-specific work permit for low-skilled packing jobs (TEER 5), obtained after the employer secures a positive LMIA at a cost of $1,000 per position. Processing takes 10-22 weeks for low-wage stream applications. Permits are issued for up to 24 months, renewable with new LMIA.
Source: Employment and Social Development Canada
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What qualifications or experience are needed for packing jobs in Canada?
Entry-level packing jobs require no formal education or prior experience; 82% of positions list secondary school as the maximum needed. Employers provide 1-3 months of on-the-job training. A valid forklift license boosts pay by $2-3 per hour in 25% of roles.
Source: Government of Canada Job Bank