The Business: Cantrill Distributing is a Castlegar-based bread distribution business serving the West Kootenays. They’ve been in business for 8 years and have 6 employees.

Why the Wage Subsidy Program?

• Steep learning curve means new employees have to go through extensive training
• The program allowed them to train staff at a significant cost savings

Result:

• Trained and hired a driver and load sorter—both have stayed on long term and are key employees

Program Feedback from Cantrill:

• Consistently good, reliable and keen referrals from program and KCDS
• Easy to manage administratively
• Good for both employers and people wanting to work
• Significant cost savings to hire and train employees