Ross Wood

Ross Wood

Proudly Serving: Sobeys #562, Grand Bay-Westfield, NB

Position: Front End Clerk

Core Value: Get It Done with Passion and Integrity

Ross Wood started his second career at age 65 for a practical reason: he decided it would be more pleasant to do his walking indoors at Sobeys rather than outside during chilly Saint John winters. He quickly warmed up to the role, doing his own tasks so quickly and efficiently that he is able to routinely help others with theirs. “He has brought such passion to his role as front end clerk, and he quickly became a favourite of his peers and management at this store,” stated his colleague’s nomination letter. After 37 years with his previous employer, Ross is happy to work part time, and now enjoys training new employees — if they can keep up with him. “They get me to train the younger kids, because when I’m going there’s dust behind me, that’s the way I’ve always been,” said Ross. “They’ll say ‘I’m tired Mr. Wood,’ but they learn to chip in and do their share.”