Category: Saskatchewan

Safeway is committed to supporting our teammates in striving for greatness — and when they achieve success, we celebrate together.

We’re so pleased to share that the following Safeway teammates in Saskatchewan have successfully completed the 2021/2022 Corporate Nourish U Management Training Program.

Let’s hear directly from Gavin Minshall, SMT graduate from University Heights Safeway, on what this rewarding experience meant to him.

“I’ve been in retail for 30 years and have held many different positions. When my family moved to this country eight years ago, Safeway was a perfect fit as it gave me the flexibility to support the business and my family as we settled in a new country.

The Nourish U SMT program provided me with an excellent opportunity to bring my perspective to the business while teaching me some invaluable on-the-job skills as I strive to be a more successful Manager. It also gave me the chance to network with a fantastic group of colleagues whose unique qualities and experiences made this program that much more rewarding. I definitely recommend this program to anyone that’s looking to further their skill set.

But it doesn’t end there! I will use the Nourish U skills and management techniques I learned to not only further my career path and to improve my performance, but also for the continued development of those around me.”

A big congratulations to each graduate. We couldn’t be prouder to have you as part of the Safeway family, and can’t wait to see all that you accomplish in your career journey with us.

Nourish U is our leadership development program for corporate Store Manager (SMT) and Department Manager (DMT) training. It’s the very best opportunity to immerse yourself in our operations, get to know our teammates, and understand our products. But Nourish U is more than just an education tool — it’s the engine that kick starts our culture, brings together our brightest minds, and establishes a foundation for every successful career at Safeway.

If you’re interested in applying for an upcoming Nourish U Program cohort, visit the Nourish U tile in the People Portal for more information, or speak to your manager who’s always available to help.

On behalf of our food bank partners, a huge thank you to our Saskatchewan Safeway teams for your ongoing commitment to our communities and food bank partners. The need is at a record high, and every single dollar raised will help fill the shelves at our local food banks.

We’re happy to share that our Saskatchewan Safeway teammates and customers came together to raise more than $70,000 in support of local food banks and food programs in our communities.

In total, $4.6 million was raised in food and funds across all Sobeys Inc. banners. An impressive $3.1 million was raised from December 1 – 23. The Sobeys Inc. match weekend on December 17 – 18, resulted in an additional $250,000, bringing the total funds raised to $3.3 million. In addition to customer donations, $1.3 million in food bank hamper sales took place from November through December.

To you, our teammates, who brought this campaign to life — a HUGE thank you for your incredible fundraising efforts! The funds you helped raise will directly support hungry families in your communities, and you should feel so proud of the difference you’re making in someone’s life.

Teammates at Southland Mall Safeway (Regina, SK) proudly supporting this initiative.