People with Disabilities Are Welcome at Amazon
At Amazon, we believe we work best when our employees reflect the diversity of their communities – that’s why we encourage individuals with disabilities to apply.
Request an accommodation
Our inclusive culture empowers Amazonians to deliver the best results for our customers. We not only celebrate the diversity of our workforce but also the diverse ways we work. If you have a disability and need an accommodation, during the application and hiring process, including support for the interview or onboarding process, please click on this link to find information on how you can get support: www.amazon.jobs/en/disability/canada
Accommodating our:
Applicants and Candidates
What to expect
We have a team of subject matter experts communicate directly with applicants/candidates to understand their specific needs. They can offer reasonable accommodations that will enable individuals with disabilities to participate fully and equally in the hiring process.
Associates
What to expect
Amazon is committed to representing and including all abilities
A separate team of Accommodation Consultants provides accommodation support to our associates. We provide a range of accommodations, including: sign language interpreters, site navigation assistance, screen reader and magnification tools, voice dictation software, and other assistive technologies.
Support when you need it
- On-the-job Accommodation which provides options to allow associates with qualifying disabilities to perform the essential functions of their job safely. Reach out to us at any time.
- Work Wellness Coaching provides virtual 1:1 coaching services to Amazon employees with qualifying cognitive, behavioural or mental health conditions. Coaching addresses workplace executive functioning challenges such as memory, organization, planning, focus, stress management, energy management, communication and other related issues.
- Vocational Rehabilitation provides a variety of services to assist Amazonians in their return-to-work efforts. Our vocational rehabilitation consultants partner with the associate to understand their unique situations and help to provide an individualized plan of action.
- WorkingWell supports associate Health and Wellness Education engagement and early symptom intervention – focusing on personal well-being at work and at home.
- PwD Affinity Group is a community that supports associates who have mental and/or physical disabilities. Every year, AmazonPWD is a big part of Amazon’s Global Accessibility Awareness Month and supports Accessibility Customer Experience Labs throughout the company.
- Mental Health and Well-Being is an affinity group all about employee wellness – reducing the stigma and bringing awareness of mental health in a safe community.
Recognition
We are honoured to be recognized for the work we do on behalf of our employees. Here are some recent awards we’ve received.
- Business Disability Forum’s Disability Smart Technology Award, 2023
- The Bell Seal for Workplace Mental Health Platinum Award, 2023
- Disability Equality Index Best Places to Work for Disability Inclusion, 2018-2023
- Careers & the disABLED Magazine Top 50 Employers, 2020
- American Foundation for the Blind Helen Keller Achievement Award, 2019
- Marketplace Innovator of the Year: Disability:IN Inclusion Award, 2019