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Job Description:

Who We Are:

We are a Canadian owned and operated retailer (and proud of it!) with a strong commitment to the community and over 60 years of success. If you are looking for a challenging and dynamic career Giant Tiger may be right for you. We believe in opportunities for growth & development teamwork and engagement.

Workplace Arrangements:

This role will follow a hybrid remote/onsite schedule. Applicants for this role can expect to work from home Head Office and from stores. Travel to stores is a requirement of the role and there will be some after hours and weekend coverage should there be a store emergency.

The region for this role is Northern Ontario.

What Giant Tiger Brings;

• Work Your Way! Hybrid work arrangement;

• Annual Profit-Sharing Program & Incentive Plan

• Health/Dental/Vision Benefits as of day 1

• Store Discount

• Parental Top Up Program

• Employee Tuition Reimbursement Program;

• Bursary Program for children of employees;

• Onsite Perks: Free parking; Public Transit accessible; 24/7 access to onsite gym; full-service cafeteria

What Youll Be Doing:

• Lead and develop business plans in partnership with corporate stores focused on maximizing profitability to convert corporate stores to Franchise stores.

• Collaborates and coachs the store manager to identify local opportunities and develop action plans that support the locally owned franchise strategy creating wealth for franchise owners.

• Manages the operational plan for their market building Franchise development/growth through regional and local market assessments. Providing a view of business growth.

• Implement new programs built by Franchise Operations and Merchandising to improve profitability within their respective market. Ex. Partner with stores on Pet Expansion to identify and develop appropriate assortment plans to meet local market needs.

• Contributes in the feedback loop to HOFRs and HSFD to provide insight on the talent needs/gaps in their assigned market. Executes action plans associated with those insights. Anticipates future needs for store leaders.

• Ensure the culture of entrepreneurship and Merchant Mindset is executed with O/Ms (Owner/Managers) utilizing the Freedom within the Framework model. Empowered to course correct on non-negotiable elements of the framework.

• Act as the voice of the store within home office. Manage the communication feedback loop from Stores to Operations partners and cross functional teams (Merch IS) ensuring clear communication of the GT Way.

What Youll Bring:

• Bachelors degree in Business Administration Retail Management Operations Management or a related field

• 10 years of relevant multi unit retail and or business experience with in depth understanding of store operations supported by experience in Merchandising.

• Franchise experience is an asset

• Ability to understand performance trends identify improvement opportunities and actions to be executed within fiscal year.

• Establishes and report on Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) that support financial targets

• Able to effectively lead and implement projects

• Analytical and trouble shooting skills to resolve complex problems

• Strong communication skills with all levels of the organization

• MS Office proficiency

Assets You May Have

• Demonstrated ability in controlling operational costs including labor supply chain inventory and overhead costs to improve profitability.

• Proficiency in French (for Quebec Market mandatory other markets an asset)

• Store Management and/or franchise experience a large asset

• Profound AS400 system experience

• Experience with Analytics platforms (BI/Segment-Looker) an added bonus

• Six Sigma experience would be an asset

Travel Requirements

• Extended travel required.

Are you interested in this position but dont meet 100% of the criteria We want you to apply anyway!

During our recruitment process we are looking for an incumbent that will not only learn and grow in the role but also contribute to our diverse equal and inclusive culture.

Giant Tiger is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to fair employment practices. If you require accommodation during the recruitment process please use the contact information below to request accommodation. These accommodations are designed to remove obstacles without altering the evaluation of a candidates fit for the role allowing candidates to fully demonstrate their abilities. This information will be kept confidential and your right to privacy will be protected.

Thank you for your interest in Giant Tiger we look forward to reviewing your application!

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Job Requisition:

Giant Tiger is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to fair employment practices.

Are you interested in this position but dont yet meet all the criteria We want you to apply anyway!

During our recruitment process we are looking for an incumbent that will not only learn and grow in the role but also contribute to our diverse equal and inclusive culture.

If you require accommodation during your pursuit of a role at Giant Tiger please contact.