Franchisee in Training - Southwestern Ontario Niagara

Who We Are

At Giant Tiger, our mission is simple: help Canadians save more every day. We’re 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.

We’re looking for friendly, driven leaders who love retail, enjoy developing people, and want to grow their careers beyond store management. This posting represents a current opportunity to join Giant Tiger as a Franchisee‑in‑Training.

We are seeking future franchise store owners who thrive in retail and want to lead their stores with passion and a vision. Our store owners shape their store’s identity, drive success, and positively impact their communities.

The 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 Southwestern Ontario (Guelph‑–London‑–Niagara) region, not limited to the exact cities listed in the title.

• 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 and 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 100 km of that store unless applying to stores outside the region after completing the program.

• 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

• 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.

• University or college certification in Business Administration, Retail Management, Operations Management, a related field or equivalent years of retail experience.
• Minimum of 3 years of experience in a retail environment with at least 1 year in a supervisory role.
• Ability to coach and lead teams, with flexibility to adapt leadership styles to meet diverse needs.
• Strong basic computer skills and willingness to learn new software and systems.
• Strong communication skills, including written and verbal.
• Excellent planning and organizational skills.
• Dedicated to community engagement, demonstrated by participation in non‑profit initiatives, sports teams, or local organizations.
• French 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.

Giant Tiger is proud to offer a Total Rewards package designed to support your financial security, health, and career growth. This includes competitive compensation, comprehensive well‑being benefits, flexible health and dental benefits (available on hire), annual paid time off, and career growth opportunities.

$74,500.00 - $

Eligible for a bonus equal to 16 % of eligible earnings during the Franchisee‑in‑Training program. Payment is contingent on successful completion of all program requirements.