Self-storage is one of the fastest growing industries in Ontario and it has a wealth of career growth opportunities for students and recent graduates who want to enter this evolving field. In 2023, the Municipal Property Assessment Corporation (MPAC) found that there was 37.3 million square feet of self-storage in Ontario, which grew by 9% in the last three years with 4.2 million square feet added. Some of the key reasons that contributed to the growth of the self-storage industry in the last several years appear to be people downsizing, clearing space to allow for more work-from-home options, and smaller living spaces in urban centers.
Another upside, is that the self-storage industry offers stable career growth opportunities as it is one of the few industries that is unaffected by economic downturn and recession. There is a common misconception that the types of career opportunities available in the self-storage industry are limited to general labour jobs- this could not be further from the truth. Self-storage is a multi-faceted industry that features job opportunities from a wide array of different disciplines.
Outcome Campus Connect is now bridging opportunities in this expanding industry right to you from our employer partners at Storwell, one of Canada's fastest growing businesses and an employer who is now diversifying its offerings to include a hotel - yep, you read that right, a hotel!
Here' s some more information on this promising company and the roles it is hiring for on our platform now.
About Storwell
Storwell is one of the premier storage companies in the GTA with self storage in Mississauga, Etobicoke, and Scarborough. Storwell Self Storage offers careers in a multitude of different areas including IT, software development, sales, marketing, security, maintenance, and more.
Storwell has been providing accessible and affordable storage solutions for over 20 years. The family owned and operated company spans over 4 generations and prides itself on fostering a positive and welcoming workplace culture. Storwell helps develop great leaders who ensure employees feel valued, with a common vision of purpose and success. As an integral part of Storwell, you will work directly with the owners of the business and you will be given the opportunity to contribute your own ideas as you grow in your role within the company.
About Storwell's BID13 Online Storage Auctions
Another section of the self-storage industry that has seen significant growth in the past several years is online storage auctions. During the COVID 19 pandemic almost all storage auctions moved to online platforms. During that time BID13 became one of North America’s largest online storage auction websites with thousands of daily auctions happening across Canada and the United States. Working at BID13 means that you are on the cutting edge of online auction technology. This is an incredibly exciting sector for recent graduates with degrees in computer science, business, or marketing and communications. BID13 is a rapidly expanding company, if you are interested in a fast-paced environment with tremendous growth opportunities, BID13 is an excellent option.
Along with competitive wages and a host of employment benefits, BID13 is also very active in industry conferences that are amazing opportunities for network building. Recently the team at BID13 hosted a booth at the SSA Conference and Trade show at the MGM Grand Hotel in Las Vegas.
About The Rook Hotel, Storwell's Newest Offering
In addition to self-storage units and online storage auctions, our company has embarked on an exciting new project, the Rook Hotel. The Rook Hotel is a start-up high-tech hotel in the heart of Mississauga. Located conveniently across from Square One and 15 minutes from Toronto Pearson Airport, this hotel will be composed of cutting-edge technology offering an innovative and novel experience. Much like self-storage, the hotel industry has seen sustained growth over the last decade and offers wonderful opportunities for recent graduates looking for careers in hospitality, property management, building development, IT, food services, and more.
Job Openings
Here are a few of the latest job openings available at Storwell Self Storage, BID13 Online Storage Auctions, and the Rook Hotel. All of these positions have the option for fully remote work or hybrid work.
Job Title: Embedded Software Engineer
Location: Mississauga, Ontario- Remote Work Available
Type: Full-time
Salary Range: $67,000 – $75,000 annually
Description: As an Embedded Software Developer, you will architect, design, build, and test embedded software for Rook Hotel. In this role, you will participate in the design and implementation of both the prototype and development of various technologies needed at the Rook Hotel. The successful candidate will also demonstrate excellent development practices and seamless collaboration.
Job Title: Senior Graphic Designer
Location: Remote
Type: Full-time
Salary Range: $70,000 – $75,000 annually
Description: We are looking for a skilled, talented designer who has experience in web, mobile and print design. You will be collaborating with the web and marketing team to maintain the company’s multiple large website applications, as well as be responsible for creating print and online marketing material as needed. The ideal candidate will be able to take written ideas, spoken ideas, or existing design templates, and expand upon these directives resulting in clean, polished, consistent and functional design.
Job Title: Social Media Content Creator
Location: Mississauga, Ontario- Remote Work Available
Type: Full-time/ Part-time/Hourly
Salary Range: $17.00-$19.00 per hour
Description: This is a part-time or full-time position supporting our communications team and you will report to our Chief Technology Officer. The main responsibility of the Social Media Content Creator will be to create and implement a brand and social strategy to drive the Rook’s Hotel online presence showcasing its construction status and invoke visibility by creating and posting blogs, and various social media posts.
Job Title: HR Recruiter
Location: Mississauga, Ontario- Remote Work Available
Type: Full-time
Salary Range: $50,000 – $55,000 annually
Description: Are you our next all-star recruiter? Do you enjoy the challenge of recruiting a wide range of positions and taking a leading role in the recruitment and selection of A-players for the organization? Are you someone that takes initiative and can do more with less? We are looking for an HR Recruiter that is ready to hit the ground running with our Group of companies which includes our Storwell Self Storage business.
Job Title: Sales Development Representative
Location: Scarborough, Ontario- Hybrid
Type: Full-time
Salary Range: TBD based on relevant experience
Description: This is a full-time hybrid position (work from home 2 days a week and join the other great A-players in the office 3 days a week). The selected candidate will also be joining and attending trade shows across North America so a valid passport is required and the willingness to travel. As a Sales Development Representative, you will be reporting to our Chief Technology Officer. The mission of the Sales Development Representative is to grow our online network and be responsible for prospective outreach. The Sales Development Representative will be a key asset to the BID13 at an exceptionally high level allowing the company to grow and our revenue and profitability goals.
Careers include a variety of benefits such as yearly bonuses, company events, and exclusive employee discounts. Sign in or up to Outcome Campus Connect to check out these roles and directly apply today.