Position Title: Food Basics Hiring Event - North York

Position Type: Part time

Job Requisition ID: 49461

Banner: Food Basics

Employment Type: Permanent

This position is part of a unionized bargaining unit. The hourly wage for this position starts at $16.60 - $16.70 and is established in accordance with the collective agreement. Depending on a candidate’s relevant knowledge, skills, education, and prior experience, a higher hourly wage may be offered. Any hourly wage offered for this role, whether starting or higher, will fall within the wage scale established for this position in accordance with the collective agreement.

Food Basics North York Hiring Event

Be part of the action and make a difference serving our customers.

At Food

Basics, our store teams are key to our success. If you enjoy meeting new people, helping others, and working in a fast-paced environment, we'd love to meet you.

Hiring Event Details

Location

Mitchell Field Community Centre

89 Church Ave, North York, ON M2N 4C2

Join Us

Food Basics is opening a new location in North York and we're hiring for multiple permanent part time and full-time opportunities.

Visit our job fair to learn more about available positions, meet our hiring team, and explore career opportunities with us.

Event Dates & Times

Tuesday, September 1, 2026

11:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m. (EST)

Wednesday, September 2, 2026

11:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m. (EST)

What To Bring

- Resume
- Smartphone
- Pen

What To Wear

Business Casual

Important Information

- Interviews will be conducted on a first-come, first-served basis.
- Please bring both your resume and smartphone to the event.

We look forward to meeting you.

Available Opportunities

We are hiring for permanent part-time and full-time positions.





This position is part of a unionized bargaining unit. The hourly wage for this position is starting at $17.60 which is established in accordance with the collective agreement. Any hourly wage offered for this role, whether it is the starting wage or higher, will be within the wage scale established for this position in accordance with the collective agreement.

Store Location

Food Basics (Metro Inc.)

20 Church Ave, North York, ON

General Qualifications

- Be customer service focused and enjoy helping others
- Have strong communication and interpersonal skills
- Have retail experience (considered an asset)
- Be able to stock merchandise and create product displays
- Demonstrate strong attention to detail and product knowledge
- Possess basic numeracy skills
- Have basic computer and cash register experience (considered an asset)
- Be able to lift up to 50 lbs
- Be comfortable standing for extended periods
- Be available to work flexible shifts, including evenings, weekends, and holidays

Why Join Food Basics?

- Permanent part-time and full-time opportunities
- Supportive and team-oriented work environment
- Opportunities for growth and development
- The chance to be part of an exciting new store opening in North York

Apply in person at our Hiring Event and discover the opportunities available at Food Basics.



The responsibilities and relationships assigned to this role may change as is necessary to achieve Metro's business objectives.

Disclosure on Use of Artifical Intelligence in Recruitment: At METRO, we are commited to transparency and fairness in our hiring practices. In compliance with Ontario's Employment Standards Act (Bill 149), we disclose that METRO and certain third-party job boards we use incorporate artificial intelligence (AI) technology to assist in screening, assessing, or selecting applicants for positions. The use of AI helps us efficiently review the large volume of applications we receive, ensuring that every candidate's profile is considered promptly and consistently. This technology supports our goal of providing an equitable and streamlined recruitment experience for all applicants.

While AI tools support our recruitment procedures, all decisions throughout the process are made exclusively by METRO's Talent Acquisition team or METRO employees. At no stage does AI determine recruitment outcomes.

METRO is committed to providing an inclusive work environment that reflects the communities we serve. The company values, respects and relies on the diversity of backgrounds, experiences, and points of view because it allows us to innovate, make better decisions and better understand our customers. We will consider qualified applications from all walks of life to build the best team.

We encourage you to let us know if your current condition requires accommodation in the recruitment process so that we can accommodate you.

Please note that we will only contact those whose applications are selected.

We respectfully request that agencies do not contact us or send us unsolicited applications.

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