About Grainger
Founded in Winnipeg in 1889 and incorporated in Canada, Grainger Canada is a leading distributor of maintenance, repair, and operating (MRO) supplies, along with a wide range of related products and services.
We’re proud to be a Great Place to Work-Certified™ company with a people-focused culture that’s been active for more than 95 years. Our team members help create an inclusive culture where everyone can feel comfortable being who they are, can learn and grow to realize their full potential, and is recognized and rewarded for their impact.
We achieve our purpose, We Keep The World Working®, by serving more than 4.5 million customer worldwide with products delivered through innovative technology and deep customer relationships. Our welcoming workplace enables you to learn, grow and make a difference by keeping businesses running and their people safe. We’re looking for passionate people to join our team as we continue leading the industry over our next 100 years.
Learn more about who we are and what we do in our Fast Facts.
Wellbeing Support Across Your Busy Life
EMOTIONAL • FINANCIAL • PHYSICAL • SOCIAL
Our wellbeing programs and resources are designed to meet the diverse needs of team members and their families across Grainger at all stages of their lives and to provide flexibility to help team members balance work and life. We offer critical, foundational support through benefit coverage for medical, dental, vision, disability, life insurance, and ways to save for retirement – the building blocks of your wellbeing.
And Grainger believes in going beyond the basics to provide a broad safety net for your emotional, financial, physical and social wellbeing. When team members face those moments in life that can make the difference between struggling to cope and thriving, it’s important to know the resources Grainger provides.
Want to learn more about our wellbeing programs and resources?
3rd Annual Bannock Baking & Sharing Event
National Day for Truth and Reconciliation – Orange Shirt Day
Diversity, Equity and Inclusion
At Grainger, we believe that the sum of our individual differences makes our business stronger, our teams more innovative and makes Grainger a great place to work. That’s why we’re committed to fostering an inclusive environment where all team members can feel safe, valued and encouraged to voice their opinions. We recognize and respect the inherent dignity and equal rights of all individuals, regardless of race, color, gender, religion, national origin, ethnicity, age, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, or any other protected characteristic.
We are committed to providing an inclusive and accessible experience for all. This includes providing reasonable accommodations to individuals with disabilities throughout our hiring process as well as throughout the course of employment. Each candidate’s access needs vary, and what is accessible for one candidate may not be accessible for all. If you need assistance or an accommodation, please inform your recruiter to discuss your needs.
CEO Commitment
Read our CEO’s commitment to building an inclusive workplace and fostering a sense of belonging where everyone can thrive.
Attracting Top Talent
We attract and develop talent from all backgrounds and experiences to help strengthen our culture and advance our business. See what our team members say makes Grainger a Great Place to Work.
Driving Equity
Read our ESG Report to see how we actively monitor our systems and processes to promote equity and fairness.
Business Resource Groups
Our Business Resource Groups (BRGs) play a central role in advancing diversity, equity and inclusion at Grainger. These team member communities move us forward by building meaningful connections among our team members, raising awareness and education, developing our talent through professional growth opportunities, and making an impact within our communities.
Community Investment
Our community investments reflect the core of our business, and our commitments are driven by where our resources can be most impactful. Our approach to community investment includes supporting disaster resilience and relief, advancing the emerging workforce and empowering our communities.
Visit our Environmental, Social & Governance page to learn more about how we give back to our communities throughout Canada.
Indspire
In 2021, we announced a five year partnership with Indspire’s Building Brighter Futures program to provide financial support in the form of bursaries to First Nations, Inuit and Métis students for full- and part-time studies in college, university, skilled trades, apprenticeships and technology programs.
Skills Ontario
Grainger partners with Skills Ontario to support their commitment to building Ontario’s skilled trades and technologies workforce through financial and in-kind support.
Canadian Red Cross
Grainger is a long-time partner of the Red Cross Disaster Relief Alliance providing financial support to aid in disaster recovery efforts including pre-positioning supplies in high-risk areas, training community-based disaster volunteers, and enhancing systems to ensure they can deliver high-quality and timely assistance that people depend on when disaster strikes.
Candidate Resources
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