About the Role
Giant Tiger is seeking entrepreneurial leaders for its Franchisee in Training Program. This program offers hands-on training with experienced operators, exposure to diverse markets, and the opportunity to manage your own store upon completion. Mobility and commitment to community are key.
Responsibilities
- Complete all training modules and assigned projects during the Franchisee in Training Program.
- Engage in formal mentorship to develop entrepreneurial and leadership skills.
- 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 Management.
- Gain hands-on experience in Staff Management.
- Gain hands-on experience in Administration and Reporting.
- Gain hands-on experience in Community Engagement.
Requirements
- Successful candidates will complete their training within the province of Nova Scotia region and must be mobile to travel across the province.
- Must be available to work evenings, weekends and holidays, as required.
- 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.
- University or College certification in Business Administration, Retail Management, Operations Manager, a related field or equivalent years of retail experience.
- Minimum of 3 years of experience in retail environment with at least 1 year in a supervisory role.
- Ability to coach and lead teams, with the flexibility to adapt leadership styles to meet the diverse needs of team members.
- Strong basic computer skills with a willingness and ability to quickly learn new software, systems, and adapt to GT procedures.
- Strong communication skills, including the ability to convey ideas clearly, actively listen, and foster productive dialogue in both written and verbal forms.
- Excellent planning and organizational skills, with the ability to efficiently manage tasks, schedules, and projects.
- Dedicated to community engagement, demonstrated by active participation in non-profit initiatives, recreational sports teams, and/or local organizations.
- French is required in the French speaking provinces/regions.
- Experience utilizing sales reports and customer feedback to interpret business trends and strategically enhance sales performance.
- Visual merchandising experience.
- Prior experience with Workday or similar people management/scheduling platform.
- Bilingualism in French and English.
- Candidates must be legally authorized to work in Canada and maintain authorization for the duration of employment.
Skills
- Entrepreneurial leadership
- Retail management
- Team development
- Communication
- Planning
- Organization
- Community engagement
- Computer skills
- Adaptability
Location
- Nova Scotia region
- Ottawa (Home Office)
- Within 100km of assigned store
Work Type
- Full-time
- Training program
- On-the-job learning
- In-class learning
Experience Level
- Minimum of 3 years of experience in retail environment
- At least 1 year in a supervisory role
Education Level
- University or College certification in Business Administration, Retail Management, Operations Manager, a related field or equivalent years of retail experience
Salary/Compensations
- $74,500.00 - $111,800.00
Benefits
- Competitive salary reflective of market rates
- Bonus Plan (16% of eligible earnings)
- Comprehensive training and continuous learning
- Paid Vacation Time
- Flexible Health Benefits as of day 1
- Employee discount at Giant Tiger Stores
- Health and dental benefits
- Annual paid time off, including personal and vacation days
- Career Growth opportunities
About the Company
- Giant Tiger is a proudly Canadian-owned retailer committed to being Canada's place to save more.
- We are a Canadian institution rooted in our communities and built on 60+ years of success.
- Our store teams are the heart of our mission, making sure every customer has a great experience and finds the products they need at the right price.
Equal Opportunity
- Giant Tiger is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to fair employment practices.
- Giant Tiger will provide support and accommodation in its recruitment processes to all applicants.
- Giant Tiger does not sponsor work permits.
