October 8, 2011

VANCOUVER – The BC Liquor Distribution Branch (LDB) has been named one of Canada’s Top 100 Employers in a national competition organized by Mediacorp Canada Inc. and published in the Globe and Mail Oct. 7.

The LDB has also been selected as one of British Columbia’s 50 Top Employers for three consecutive years – 2009, 2010 and 2011.

The LDB strives to be a great place to work by promoting a fair, open, respectful and progressive workplace. It has approximately 3,500 full-time and part-time employees who work in large and small communities in 195 government liquor stores, two distribution centres, two wholesale centres and a head office location.

Quotes:

Minister of Public Safety and Solicitor General Shirley Bond –
“Congratulations to the Liquor Distribution Branch for being included in this national list of exceptional employers. It is important for our public sector to be a desirable place to work so we can continue to attract the skilled people we need to serve British Columbians.”

LDB general manager Jay Chambers –
“This is the first time we have been recognized as one of Canada’s Top 100 employers. We are pleased that our organization-wide efforts to create a positive, respectful and diverse workplace have not gone unnoticed.”

Learn More:
www.bcliquorstores.com/careers

Contact:
Michèle Mackintosh
Manager of Communications
BC Liquor Distribution Branch
604 252-3034
604 838-1105 (cell)

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