Job Description
Giant Tiger is a proudly Canadian-owned retailer committed to being Canada's place to save more. We're seeking future franchise store owners who thrive in retail and want to lead their stores with passion and a vision. Our Store Owners are leaders who shape their store’s identity, drive success, and positively impact their communities.
We're looking for entrepreneurial leaders eager to grow their careers and make a difference. Our Franchisee Development Program offers hands-on training with experienced operators, exposure to diverse markets, and the chance to manage your own store upon completion. Mobility and commitment to community are key. If you are ready to take charge of your own store, we want to hear from you!
Workplace Arrangements :
- Working hours : Must be available to work evenings, weekends and holidays, as required.
- Travel : Must be willing to travel within the assigned region. Occasional overnight travel to our Home Office in Ottawa as well as other stores will be required.
- Region : The specific region will be discussed during the first interviews, and generally, work will take place within 100km of that region unless applying to stores outside the region after completing the program.
What Giant Tiger Brings :
Competitive salary reflective of market rates, with added performance incentivesAnnual Bonus PlanComprehensive training and continuous learningPaid Vacation TimeFlexible Health Benefits as of day 1Employee discount at Giant Tiger StoresLinkedIn Learning SubscriptionParental Leave Top Up ProgramEmployee Tuition Reimbursement ProgramPost-secondary Bursary Program for children of employeesWhat you will be doing :
In-Class Learning :
Complete all training modules and assigned projects during the Franchisee Development program.
Engage in formal mentorship to develop entrepreneurial and leadership skills.
On-the-Job Learning :
Participate in in-store experiences with leaders and their teams.Shadow current Franchisees across various regions in Canada.Work closely with staff and interact with customers in the community.Gain hands-on experience in : Store ManagementStaff ManagementAdministration and ReportingCommunity EngagementWhat You’ll Bring :
Minimum of 3 years of experience in retail environment with at least 1 year in a leadership roleAbility to coach and lead teams, with the flexibility to adapt leadership styles to meet the diverse needs of team membersStrong basic computer skills with a willingness and ability to quickly learn new software, systems, and adapt to GT proceduresStrong communication skills, including the ability to convey ideas clearly, actively listen, and foster productive dialogue in both written and verbal formsExcellent planning and organizational skills, with the ability to efficiently manage tasks, schedules, and projectsDedicated to community engagement, demonstrated by active participation in non-profit initiatives, recreational sports teams, and / or local organizationsFrench is required in the French speaking provinces / regionsAssets You May Have :
Experience utilizing sales reports and customer feedback to interpret business trends and strategically enhance sales performance.Visual merchandising experiencePrior experience with Workday or similar people management / scheduling platformBilingualism in French and English