Tim Hortons Plans to Hire 10,000 Local Workers Amid Declining Temporary Foreign Worker Use
Tim Hortons dialing back use of Temporary Foreign Workers, aims to recruit 10,000 ‘local team members’
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Tim Hortons is set to recruit 10,000 local employees as reliance on Temporary Foreign Workers decreases. Currently, only 4,000 of its 110,000 employees are TFWs, a decline attributed to high youth unemployment. The chain also plans to open 80 new locations and renovate 400 others in Canada.
- 01Tim Hortons employs 110,000 people, with only 4,000 hired through the Temporary Foreign Worker program, representing 3.6% of its workforce.
- 02The number of TFWs has been declining since 2024, prompting the company to shift focus on local hiring.
- 03The chain previously lobbied for expanded TFW access during the pandemic due to labor shortages but has since changed its stance due to high youth unemployment.
- 04Tim Hortons is investing in growth, planning to open 80 new restaurants and renovate 400 existing ones across Canada.
- 05Franchisees are investing $270 million, while the corporation is contributing an additional $130 million towards these expansions.
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Tim Hortons is initiating a significant recruitment campaign aimed at hiring 10,000 local team members as the company reduces its reliance on Temporary Foreign Workers (TFWs). Currently, only 4,000 of its 110,000 employees are TFWs, making up approximately 3.6% of its workforce. This number has been steadily declining since 2024. The coffee chain previously advocated for increased access to the TFW program during the pandemic when labor shortages were prevalent across Canada. However, due to the current high youth unemployment rates, the company believes that further lobbying for TFW access is unnecessary. In addition to this hiring initiative, Tim Hortons plans to expand its presence in Canada by opening 80 new restaurants and renovating 400 existing locations. Franchisees are investing $270 million into this expansion, with the corporation contributing an additional $130 million. Currently, there are 1,500 franchisees operating 4,000 Tim Hortons outlets in Canada, reflecting the brand's commitment to growth and local employment.
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The recruitment of 10,000 local workers will help address employment needs in Canada, particularly among youth.
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