George Weston

George Weston, established in 1882, is a prominent Canadian company with two main operating segments: Loblaw Companies Limited and Choice Properties Real Estate Investment Trust. Loblaw Companies Limited is Canada’s largest food and drug retailer, also providing financial services, and operates a network of corporate and independently operated stores across the country. The company’s purpose, ‘Live Life Well,’ underscores its commitment to supporting the needs and well-being of Canadians. Choice Properties Real Estate Investment Trust, the largest diversified REIT in Canada, owns, operates, and develops high-quality commercial and residential properties. George Weston employs over 200,000 people and has been listed on the Toronto Stock Exchange since January 1928. The company offers a CPA Approved Training Office program and provides seed funding for interdisciplinary research through the Seeding Food Innovation program. George Weston is dedicated to strong corporate governance practices and has a multi-year accessibility plan to ensure accessibility for persons with disabilities. The company offers diverse career opportunities in various fields and provides professional shared services to its internal clients and operating businesses. Additionally, George Weston has a Normal Course Issuer Bid on the Toronto Stock Exchange and is committed to creating value for shareholders and employees, as well as supporting the communities in which it operates. The company offers a competitive compensation and benefits package, including an employee share ownership program and group RRSP. Through the Weston – Seeding Stronger Communities employee engagement program, George Weston engages in community outreach and has donated over $9.6 million to charities that help North American children lead healthy active lives since 2010.