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Tim Hortons adding 5,000 employees, revises tattoo policy

September 24, 2014

Tim Hortons has launched a new initiative aimed at finding more than 5,000 new employees across its Canadian system. According to a news release, the campaign includes in-restaurant, digital and print advertising, as well as regional hiring initiatives including job fairs and restaurant hiring events.

The official kick-off to the campaign took place earlier this week in Calgary, where Tim Hortons owners are looking to hire 280 individuals. As part of the launch, Tim Hortons surprised a local neighborhood by transforming a residential home overnight into The Tims Next Door.

"At Tim Hortons, the success of our business relies heavily on our front-line team members, whose energy and dedication serve as the foundation for the exceptional service our guests have come to expect from our restaurants," HR EVP Steve Wuthmann said in the release. "Our restaurant owners are always looking to offer talented, reliable individuals fulfilling employment opportunities that allow them to feel challenged, satisfied and valued in their roles. I encourage Canadians to visit their local Tim Hortons, where owners and managers are on-hand to accept applications and conduct on-the-spot interviews."

According to a survey by Restaurants Canada, 65 percent of restaurant operators in Western Canada said labor shortages were having a negative impact on their business.

Also this week, Tim Hortons revised its team member dress code policy so that employees can now have visible, non-offensive tattoos.