General Labourer

Scholastic Canada is the country's leading publisher and distributor of children's books in both official languages. For over 60 years, Scholastic Canada has introduced young people to the joy of reading.

At Scholastic Canada, we embrace and celebrate diversity in our people, products and ideas. A diverse workforce and inclusive, supportive workplace are central to our success, enabling us to ensure that our books are reflective of the children and families we serve and to deepen our relationships with customers, colleagues, and communities. We welcome all applicants, and strongly encourage individuals from groups who are marginalized and underrepresented in the publishing industry to apply. Please see our website for more information about our ongoing commitment to equity, diversity and inclusion.

We are hiring General Labourers to work our afternoon shift. The hourly rate for this position is $18.00/hour. This will be a temporary contract position from Oct 26, 2026 to Dec 12, 2026.

Work Location

This position works out of our East Gwillimbury facility, located t 1390 Ringwell Drive, East Gwillimbury.

Responsibilities

• Order Processing: Pick items from shelves, pack boxes, and label shipments for delivery.
• Maintenance: Keep aisles clear, dispose of trash, and maintain a safe workspace.
• Inventory Control: Count stock, and report missing or damaged goods.
• Loading and Unloading: Move goods on and off trucks

Qualifications

• Ability to lift up to 40 pounds repeatedly and stand and or walk for long shifts.
• Attention to detail to match product numbers and order details.
• Ability to follow oral and written instructions from supervisors.
• Work well with other staff to meet daily operational goals.

Job Types: Full-time, Fixed term contract, Seasonal

Pay: $18.00 per hour

Benefits:

• Casual dress
• Employee assistance program
• Store discount

Education:

• Secondary School (required)

Language:

• English (required)

Work Location: In person