Labor & Employment

For more information and industry updates from the OCSA, check out the March 2013 CONVENIENCE CONNECT newsletter.

Merv Jebb considers himself to be a lucky c-store owner. Since he bought Virden Hi-Way Grocery in Virden, Manitoba two and a half years ago, he’s never had trouble finding or retaining great part-time staff...

Check out this video featuring Kumar Gurdita, owner of Queen’s Quay Convenience in Toronto, as he explains how he engages and motivates his staff in order to provide the best shopping experience for his regular customers...

From the fight for beer and wine sales in c-stores and the looming threat of a plastic bag ban in Toronto, to the increasing concern over contraband tobacco and tragic incidents of fuel theft, 2012 was a tough year for Ontario c-store owners.

Charanjit Singh is a busy man. Not only does he own and operate a car wash in northeastern Toronto, he is building two others, one of them a major development of a one-acre piece of land in the northwest part of the city into a car wash destination for area residents and businesses.

John comes with over 30 years of experience in the oil and related industries, most recently as Western Regional Manager for a national steel company, and Regional General Manager for a national petroleum equipment distributor.

Hamilton Manufacturing Corp., a leading manufacturer of automated payment systems, Data Access Networks, and change machines for the car wash and parking industries is proud to announce the promotion of Steven J. Alt from Executive Vice President to President.

In Ontario, the 2012 provincial budget outlined a number of commitments intended to reduce contraband tobacco sales, including the implementation of additional regulations and enforcement...