Question 1

Is Sobeys a good company to work for?

Accepted Answer

Sobeys has an overall rating of 3.6 out of 5, based on over 3,613 reviews left anonymously by employees. This rating has been stable over the past 12 months. 66% of employees would recommend working at Sobeys to a friend and 60% have a positive outlook for the business. The best reviews about Sobeys have been left by employees working as Buyer, Cashier/Supervisor and Director.

Question 2

Does Sobeys pay their employees well?

Accepted Answer

According to anonymously submitted Glassdoor reviews, Sobeys employees rate their compensation and benefits as 3.2 out of 5. Find out more about salaries and benefits at Sobeys. This rating has improved by 4% over the last 12 months.

Question 3

How satisfied are employees working at Sobeys?

Accepted Answer

66% of Sobeys employees would recommend working there to a friend based on Glassdoor reviews. Employees also rated Sobeys 3.6 out of 5 for work life balance, 3.6 for culture and values and 3.2 for career opportunities.

Question 4

What are the top reviewed jobs at Sobeys?

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Cashier (454), Produce Clerk (176), Deli Clerk (170), Grocery Clerk (132), Front End Cashier (116), Sales Associate/Cashier (70), Bakery Clerk (69), Meat Clerk (41), Supervisor (38), Customer Service Representative (37), Manager (37), Courtesy Clerk (30), Pharmacy Assistant (29), Meat Cutter (27), Financial Analyst (25)

Question 5

What are the pros of working at Sobeys according to real employee reviews?

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"People are great and always available to help." ((in 229 reviews)); "Hours are flexible and they need more people so it's easy to get a job." ((in 175 reviews)); "Great coworkers makes the day go by" ((in 140 reviews)); "Benefits are good and flexible to income and individual choice" ((in 120 reviews)); "Friendly staff and very kind" ((in 87 reviews))

Question 6

What are the cons of working at Sobeys according to real employee reviews?

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"management is poor" ((in 214 reviews)); "low pay and very little chance at getting a raise." ((in 165 reviews)); "Bad managers and work ethic" ((in 85 reviews)); "Fast paced and low salary" ((in 53 reviews)); "Minimum wage for the amount of work you do hurts but the fun will keep you going!" ((in 52 reviews))

Question 7

What are employees saying about Sobeys layoffs in 2026?

Accepted Answer

Explore Glassdoor’s employee reviews to understand what current and former employees are saying about Sobeys layoffs and their outlook for job security at Sobeys in 2026.

Question 8

What are the top reviewed Sobeys locations?

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Toronto, Calgary, Mississauga, Halifax, Edmonton, Winnipeg, Montreal, Ottawa, Oakville, Brampton, Whitby, Saskatoon, Vancouver, Stellarton, Waterloo, St. John's, London, Fredericton, Milton, Vaughan, Dartmouth, Burlington, Ajax, New Glasgow, Peterborough, Regina, Moncton, Etobicoke, Kitchener, Sherwood Park

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