Tim Hortons jobs in 2026 are found in all ten provinces, from front counter and drive-thru team members to overnight bakers and restaurant managers. Most of these jobs are at restaurants owned by independent franchisees, who do their own hiring, while the brand’s parent company hires for distribution centres and corporate offices.
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Tim Hortons’ About Us page says its more than 1,500 restaurant owners employ over 100,000 people across Canada. Restaurant Brands International (RBI), which owns the brand, counted 4,586 Tim Hortons restaurants in Canada and the U.S. at December 31, 2025, and 4,555 of them were franchised, according to its 2025 annual report. On October 22, 2026, the restaurant job board linked from the official careers site showed 6,777 postings in Canada.
Applying is free. You can apply online through the official Tim Hortons careers site or bring a resume to the restaurant where you would like to work. Use the button below to go to the official site and search for openings near you.
Who hires at Tim Hortons: the restaurant owner or the company?
Tim Hortons’ help centre states that the company is primarily a franchise organization, so each restaurant is responsible for its own hiring. Most postings on the job board carry a notice that applicants may be applying to a restaurant independently owned and operated by a franchisee, and that any hiring decisions will then be made by that franchisee.
RBI’s 2025 annual report describes the same split: franchisees are independent business owners who separately employ the team members in their restaurants. RBI itself reported about 2,100 employees in Canada at December 31, 2025, across all of its brands. The table shows who the employer is for each type of job.
| Type of job | Employer | Where to apply |
|---|---|---|
| Restaurant team member, baker, supervisor, manager | The franchisee that owns the restaurant | Restaurant job board via careers.timhortons.ca, or in person |
| Order selector, truck driver | Tim Hortons distribution, part of RBI | Warehouse and Transportation Opportunities page on timhortons.ca |
| Corporate and campus roles | Restaurant Brands International | careers.rbi.com |
Most common Tim Hortons jobs in restaurants
The careers site lists typical restaurant positions and notes that every restaurant is unique. On October 22, 2026, the most frequent titles on the job board were Team Member, Production Team Member and Baker, followed by supervisor and manager roles.
| Role | What it involves |
|---|---|
| Restaurant Team Member | Greeting guests, taking orders at the counter and drive-thru, preparing coffee, sandwiches and wraps |
| Baker or Production Team Member | Preparing baked goods and food, often on early morning or overnight shifts |
| Designated Trainer | Training and coaching team members in the skills they need |
| Team Supervisor | Leading the shift and keeping guests the team’s highest priority |
| Assistant Restaurant Manager | Teaching and guiding the team and supporting the manager and owner |
| Restaurant Manager | Recruiting and leading the team and setting goals for the business |
Many Quebec postings are written in French, with titles such as Employé or Gérant de restaurant, and some list French as a requirement. Many postings are open to both full-time and part-time applicants.
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Requirements in Tim Hortons job postings
Each owner writes its own requirements, but many postings use a standard list. The items that appeared most often on October 22, 2026 were being friendly and outgoing, having a flexible schedule, previous quick-service experience as an asset, being able to lift 25 pounds and a customer service background.
Experience requirements vary by posting. A full-time team member posting in Fredericton, New Brunswick, stated that previous experience was not required and that training was provided. Management postings usually ask for supervisory or management experience, and a general manager posting in Peterborough, Ontario, asked for at least five years as a Tim Hortons manager.
How to apply for Tim Hortons jobs step by step
- Go to careers.timhortons.ca, the official Tim Hortons careers site, using the button on this page.
- Select Canada – English or Canada – Français in the language and region menu.
- Click Apply Now to open the restaurant job board, which runs on the HigherMe platform.
- Search by city or address and use the filters for category and distance.
- Open a posting and check the restaurant address, shifts, requirements and, where shown, the pay.
- Click Apply and complete the online application.
- Watch your email and phone, since the restaurant contacts candidates directly.
The help centre also accepts the in-person route: bring your resume directly to the Tim Hortons location where you want to work.
What happens after you apply
Because each owner hires independently, Tim Hortons does not publish a single selection process for its restaurants. The steps, timing and interview format depend on the restaurant. Several postings state that only candidates selected for an interview will be contacted.
Since each restaurant handles its own hiring, questions about a specific application should go to that restaurant. Each posting shows the restaurant’s address, which you can match with the store locator on timhortons.ca.
Tim Hortons pay: rates shown in postings
There is no single pay rate for Tim Hortons restaurants, because each owner sets its own wages. Some postings show a rate. These are examples from postings on the job board on October 22, 2026.
| Posting | Location | Pay stated in the posting |
|---|---|---|
| Team Member, full-time | Newmarket, Ontario | Starting at $17.60 an hour and up |
| Store Front Team Member, overnight | Toronto, Ontario | $19.95 an hour, including a $2.00 midnight shift premium |
| General Manager | Peterborough, Ontario | $55,000 to $80,000 a year |
| Receveur de marchandises (receiver), part-time | Longueuil, Quebec | Between $18 and $19 |
| Team Member, graveyard shift | Calgary, Alberta | Starting at $17.00 an hour plus an overnight premium |
| Food Service Supervisor | Vancouver, British Columbia | $20.50 to $21.75 an hour |
| Team Member, full-time | Dartmouth, Nova Scotia | $16.50 an hour on day and evening shifts, $17.50 overnight |
| Team Member, full-time | Fredericton, New Brunswick | $16.40 starting rate |
These figures belong to specific postings on that date and do not apply to other restaurants. Pay depends on the owner, the province, the role and the shift, so always check the rate in the posting you apply to.
Training and programs Tim Hortons mentions
The careers site highlights hands-on experience and transferable skills in teamwork, customer service and restaurant operations. It says restaurant leaders have access to learning opportunities such as Manager Symposiums and the Operations Skills Management program, and that eligible team members can explore the Tim Hortons Scholarship Program.
Other perks depend on the owner. Several postings list flexible scheduling and the scholarship program, and some mention employee meal discounts or overnight shift premiums.
Tim Hortons distribution centre and warehouse jobs
These jobs are with the company itself, not with a franchisee. RBI’s 2025 annual report says nine distribution centres serve Tim Hortons restaurants in Canada, five of which RBI owns and operates, and that it owns two manufacturing plants in Canada. RBI had about 1,300 employees in its distribution centres and manufacturing facilities at December 31, 2025.
The Warehouse and Transportation Opportunities page on timhortons.ca describes order selector and truck driver roles. It lists benefits available from the first day, including extended health care, dental, life and disability insurance, pension and RRSP plans, paid personal days, a fitness subsidy and a uniform and boot allowance.
Corporate and campus jobs
Tim Hortons’ help centre directs people interested in corporate roles to careers.rbi.com. The Tim Hortons business is based in Toronto, according to RBI’s annual report, which also says RBI hired about 600 new corporate employees in 2025. On October 22, 2026, careers.rbi.com showed 124 openings across all RBI brands and countries, including Tim Hortons roles in Toronto.
Where Tim Hortons is hiring in Canada
On October 22, 2026, the job board had postings in all ten provinces and in the Northwest Territories. Ontario had the most by a wide margin, with more than 2,700 of the 6,777 postings, followed by Quebec with more than 1,400, Alberta with more than 800 and British Columbia with more than 500.
Toronto, Calgary, Edmonton and Montreal each had more than 190 postings that day. Other cities with many postings included Hamilton, Winnipeg, Mississauga, Quebec City, London and Ottawa. Listings change daily, so search your own area on the official site.
Resume and interview tips for Tim Hortons jobs
Put your availability at the top of your resume. A flexible schedule is one of the most frequent requirements, and baker and opener shifts can start as early as 3 a.m. List any customer service or quick-service experience, since many postings call it an asset.
Tim Hortons does not publish standard interview questions. Prepare short examples of serving a customer, working under pressure and helping a teammate, and say which shifts you can cover. In Quebec, mention your level of French.
How to spot fake Tim Hortons job offers
Real restaurant postings are reached from careers.timhortons.ca, and corporate jobs are on careers.rbi.com. Applying is free, and you never have to pay for an application, an interview or training.
Be cautious with messages that offer a job without an interview, ask for banking details or gift cards before a written offer, or come from a personal email address. If you cannot find the posting on the official site, contact the restaurant directly before sending documents.
Frequently asked questions about Tim Hortons jobs
Who is the employer at a Tim Hortons restaurant?
Usually the franchisee that owns the restaurant. Tim Hortons’ help centre says each restaurant is responsible for its own hiring, and postings state that hiring decisions are made by the franchisee.
How do I apply for a job at Tim Hortons?
Apply online through careers.timhortons.ca, which links to the restaurant job board, or bring your resume to the restaurant. Distribution and corporate jobs have their own pages.
How much does Tim Hortons pay?
Each owner sets its own pay. Examples from team member postings on October 22, 2026 included $16.40 an hour in Fredericton, $17.60 in Newmarket and $19.95 for an overnight shift in Toronto.
Do I need experience to work at Tim Hortons?
It depends on the posting. Some team member postings say experience is not required, while supervisor and manager roles usually ask for it.
How many Tim Hortons jobs are open in Canada?
The restaurant job board showed 6,777 postings on October 22, 2026. The number changes every day as owners add and close postings.
Does Tim Hortons hire for warehouse jobs?
Yes. Tim Hortons distribution hires order selectors and truck drivers for its distribution centres, through the Warehouse and Transportation Opportunities page on timhortons.ca.
Sources
- Tim Hortons Careers Canada (roles, training and programs)
- Tim Hortons restaurant job board, linked from the careers site (postings and pay, October 22, 2026)
- Tim Hortons Help Centre, How can I apply for a job at Tim Hortons?
- Tim Hortons, About Us (restaurant owners and employees)
- Tim Hortons, Warehouse and Transportation Opportunities
- Restaurant Brands International, 2025 Annual Report on Form 10-K
