Franchisee in Training - New Liskeard/Timmins Region

About Giant Tiger

Giant Tiger is a well-established Canadian retail company dedicated to helping Canadians save daily. With over 60 years of deep community roots and a commitment to excellent customer experiences, its store teams deliver quality products at competitive prices.

Role Overview

This Franchisee in Training opportunity is designed for passionate retail leaders aiming to own and operate their own franchise store. You will gain hands-on training from experienced operators, covering diverse markets within the New Liskeard-Timmins region, with the ultimate goal of managing your own store. This position requires entrepreneurial drive, community involvement, and mobility.

Workplace Details

• Working hours include evenings, weekends, and holidays as necessary.
• Regular travel within the assigned territory and occasional overnight trips to the Ottawa Home Office and other stores are expected.
• The exact store location within the region will be identified early in the interview process, typically within 100km of this location.

Training and Development

The program includes completion of educational modules, assigned projects, and a formal mentorship to build leadership and entrepreneurial skills. On-the-job training involves shadowing existing franchisees, engaging with store teams and customers, and gaining experience in areas like store and staff management, administrative duties, reporting, and community involvement.

Compensation and Benefits

• Competitive salary reflective of the retail market ($74,500 - $111,800 annually).
• Bonus plan offering 16% of eligible earnings upon successful program completion.
• Paid vacation and flexible health benefits from day one.
• Employee discount at Giant Tiger stores.
• Comprehensive career development support.

Candidate Profile

• Post-secondary education in Business Administration, Retail Management, Operations Management, or equivalent retail experience.
• A minimum of three years retail experience, including at least one year supervising staff.
• Strong leadership with the ability to coach diverse team members and adapt management styles.
• Proficient computer skills and quick adaptability to new systems and procedures.
• Excellent communication capabilities, both written and verbal.
• Strong organizational and planning skills to effectively manage multiple priorities.
• Active engagement in community activities or non-profit organizations.
• French language skills required in francophone regions.

Additional Desirable Skills

• Experience using sales data and customer feedback to guide business strategy.
• Knowledge of visual merchandising techniques.
• Familiarity with Workday or comparable workforce management software.
• Bilingual in French and English considered an asset.

Terms and Conditions

Giant Tiger is committed to fair employment practices and equal opportunity. Reasonable accommodations are available during the recruitment process upon request. Candidates must be legally authorized to work in Canada throughout employment duration. Work permits are not sponsored.