The CBC says that Scotiabank will lay off an unspecified number of employees in so-called back office support jobs across the country. The positions typically involve paperwork for everything from commercial loans to account operations, CBC days. The cuts are said to be likely over the next two years as Scotiabank closes regional operations and consolidates the services into two high-tech hubs in Toronto.
BAYVIEW AVE. BRANCH
Here in South Bayview, the Bayview Ave. branch of the bank is engaged in a public relations exercise that has seen staff waiting at or near the front door, ready to welcome customers. Staff said the branch is trying to make people feel comfortable and welcome at the bank. Nice
