Franchisee in Training- Nova Scotia

Who We Are:
At Giant Tiger our mission is simple: help Canadians save more every day. Were 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.

About This Role:

Giant Tiger is a proudly Canadian-owned retailer committed to being Canadas place to save more. Were 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 stores identity drive success and positively impact their communities.

Were looking for entrepreneurial leaders eager to grow their careers and make a difference. Our Franchisee in Training 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!

Successful candidates will complete their training within the province of Nova Scotia region and must be mobile to travel across the province to be successful in this role

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 store within the region will be discussed during the first interviews and generally work will take place within 100km of that store unless applying to stores outside the region after completing the program.

What Giant Tiger Brings:

• Competitive salary reflective of market rates

• Bonus Plan

• Comprehensive training and continuous learning

• Paid Vacation Time

• Flexible Health Benefits as of day 1

• Employee discount at Giant Tiger Stores

What you will be doing:

In-Class Learning:

Complete all training modules and assigned projects during the Franchisee in Training 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 Management

  • Staff Management

  • Administration and Reporting

  • Community Engagement

What Youll Bring:

• 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 tocoach 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

Assets You May Have:

• 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

Giant Tiger is proud to offer a Total Rewards package designed to support your financial security health and career growth. This includes competitive compensation for all employees as well as comprehensive well-being benefits.

Salary

What Giant Tiger Offers:
Competitive Compensation : The salary range for this position is listed above. Giant Tiger will consider factors such as experience skills and internal equity to ensure you are paid competitively.

FIT Bonus: Youre eligible for a bonus opportunity equal to 16% of your eligible earnings during the Franchisee-in-Training (FIT) program. There are no individual or business performance measures and payment is contingent on successful completion of all FIT program requirements.

Health Benefits and Paid Time Off : Access to our flexible cost-shared health and dental benefits (available on hire) and annual paid time off including personal and vacation days.

Career Growth : Giant Tiger is committed to developing our people. Through our Franchisee-in-Training program we provide the coaching training and support you need to build a long-term career all of our store leaders started right here. If youre looking for a place to grow and take on new challenges youve found it.

Job Requisition

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. If you are invited to participate in an interview and have accommodation needs please contact .

Giant Tiger does not sponsor work permits. Candidates must be legally authorized to work in Canada and maintain authorization for the duration of employment.