Category Assistant, Fresh

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. As part of our store support team your work directly impacts stores across the country and drives the value that our customers see on the shelves.

Were looking for people who are passionate about retail and motivated by meaningful work that makes a real impact. This posting represents a current contract opportunity at Giant Tiger.

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About This Role:

Workplace Arrangements:

This role will follow a hybrid remote/onsite schedule. Applicants for this role can expect to work on-site from our Ottawa Head Office on Walkley Road 2 days a week plus additional days as needed.

What Youll Be Doing:

• Coordinate and support product development and assortment activities of the Produce and Floral category team that align to category strategy contribute to driving traffic sales and margin and adhere to safety quality and regulatory standards

• Execute purchase activities and opportunities in accordance with approved product plans and strategy

• Support effective communications to all support teams relating to product and provide stores with relevant information needed to assist with purchasing decisions and quantification

• Support completion and production of sku and assortment related information per timelines and activities detailed in the Buying or Planogram Calendar to minimize disruptions

• Support strategic marketing activities for all commodities to ensure marketing objectives are accurately met

What Youll Bring:

• Business Management or equivalent experience

• 1-3 years related experience in retail category management (Grocery retail an asset)

• Ability to problem solve and make adjustment on simple issues

• Strong attention to detail and organizational skills

• Understanding of retail mathematics related to sales profitability/ inventory

• Great communicator verbally and in writing

• Time management organization and prioritization skills required

• Love for product and passion for the Giant Tiger Customer

• Strong knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite of products specifically Excel (intermediate-level experience)

Assets You May Have:

• Bilingual English and French

• Financial acumen

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Join Giant Tiger and gain meaningful work experience in a fun community-focused environment. Our temporary opportunities offer competitive pay and a chance to learn and grow with a proudly Canadian retailer.

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.

Career Growth: Giant Tiger is committed to developing our people. We promote from within and many of our leaders started right here. We provide the coaching training and support you need to build a long-term career. If youre looking for a place to grow and take on new challenges youve found it.

Extra Giant Tiger Perks:
Store Discount
Recognition program that celebrates great work with monetary rewards and other perks
Safety first environment.

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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.