Amazon has announced that 180 new seasonal job openings will be created at its locations in Waterloo Region, all ahead of the holidays. The announcement is part of a nationwide hiring blitz, bringing on 7,000 new seasonal positions, with the hiring process beginning this month. The positions will be located at Amazon’s fulfilment centres, sortation centres, and delivery stations. “At Amazon, we’re committed to creating a workplace where employees feel valued and have opportunities to grow,” said Chuck Cummings, Director of Customer Fulfilment, Amazon Canada. “I’ve seen firsthand how a seasonal position can grow into a rewarding long-term career at Amazon,” said Cassandra Radovich, General Manager at YHM1, an Amazon fulfilment centre in Hamilton, Ontario.