Franchisee in Training- NS

Overview

Giant Tiger is a proudly Canadian‑owned retailer committed to being Canada's place to save more. We are seeking future franchise store owners who thrive in retail and want to lead their stores with passion and vision. 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.

As a Franchisee‑in‑Training, you will complete your training within the Halifax, NS region (not limited to specific cities). After successful completion, you will open and run your own franchise store.

• 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 location will be discussed during the first interviews and will generally be within 100 km of the assigned store.

• 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

• 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, 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.
• Strong basic computer skills and willingness to learn new software, systems, and adapt to GT procedures.
• Strong communication skills, including clear ideas, active listening, and fostering productive dialogue in both written and verbal forms.
• Excellent planning and organizational skills, with strong task, schedule, and project management.
• 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.

Salary
: $74,500.00 - $ per annum. Factors such as experience, skills, and internal equity will be considered to ensure a competitive offer.

FIT Bonus
:
Eligible for a bonus equal to 16% of eligible earnings during the FIT program. Payment is contingent on successful completion of all program requirements.

Health Benefits and Paid Time Off
:
Flexible, cost‑shared health and dental benefits (available on hire) and annual paid time off, including personal and vacation days.

Career Growth
:
Giant Tiger supports development through coaching, training, and support to build a long‑term career. All store leaders started in the FIT program.