Category Assistant
Top Benefits
About the role
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. 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.
We’re looking for people who are passionate about retail and motivated by meaningful work that makes a real impact. This posting represents a current opportunity at Giant Tiger.
Job Title
Category Assistant
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 on Tuesdays and Thursdays.
What You'll Be Doing:
- Coordinate and support product development and assortment activities of the 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
- Commodities in this category:Beauty(cosmetics, skincare, suncare, fragrances, haircare and men's).
What You'll Bring:
- Business, Management, or equivalent experience
- 1-3 years related experience (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
Assets You May Have:
- Bilingual English and French
- Financial acumen
#LI-HYBRID
Giant Tiger is proud to offer a Total Rewards package designed to support your financial security, health, and career growth. This includes competitive compensation for all employees, as well as retirement savings support and comprehensive well-being benefits for our permanent team members.
Salary
$51,600.00 - $77,500.00
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.
**Retirement Support:**We contribute 6% of your annual base salary to a Deferred Profit Sharing Plan (DPSP) on your behalf, no employee contribution required.
Health Benefits and Paid Time Off: Access to our flexible, cost-shared health and dental benefits (available on hire) and annual paid time off, including personal and vacation days, plus additional paid holiday time between Christmas and New Year’s.
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 you're looking for a place to grow and take on new challenges, you've found it.
Extra Giant Tiger Perks:
- Store Discount,
- Parental leave salary top-up,
- Recognition program that celebrates great work with monetary rewards and other perks,
- Safety first environment.
Location
2480 Walkley Road, Ottawa, Ontario, K1G 6A9
Job Requisition
JR131323
Giant Tiger is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to fair employment practices.
Are you interested in this position but don’t 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.
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 careers@gianttiger.com.
Giant Tiger does not sponsor work permits. Candidates must be legally authorized to work in Canada and maintain authorization for the duration of employment.
Not the right fit? Search for Category Assistant jobs in Ottawa, ON
About Giant Tiger
At Giant Tiger, we're committed to delivering more than just great deals; we're dedicated to fostering a culture of affordability through our low prices, community support and empowering our local franchise partners.
Founded in 1961 in Ottawa’s Byward Market, we are a proudly Canadian, privately held company with over 270 stores across Canada, providing jobs for approximately 10,000 dedicated members of Team Tiger. What sets us apart is that each of our Giant Tiger stores is locally owned and operated by a franchise partner who not only understands but is deeply connected to the needs of their respective communities.
When you step into your local Giant Tiger store or explore our online offerings, you’re not just shopping; you’re joining a community where you can feel confident in our commitment to low prices on the products you want and need. To learn more, please visit https://www.gianttiger.com/
À Tigre Géant, nous nous engageons à offrir bien plus que de formidables aubaines ; notre mission consiste à favoriser une culture de l’accessibilité grâce à nos bas prix, au soutien à la collectivité et à notre volonté de renforcer les capacités de nos partenaires franchisés locaux.
Fondée en 1961 au Marché By d’Ottawa, Tigre Géant est une entreprise privée fièrement canadienne, comptant plus de 270 magasins au Canada et procurant des emplois à environ 10 000 membres dévoués de l’équipe du Tigre. Notre particularité réside dans le fait que chacun de nos magasins Tigre Géant est détenu et exploité localement par un partenaire franchisé qui, non seulement, comprend les besoins de sa propre communauté, mais qui y est profondément attaché.
Lorsque vous entrez dans votre magasin Tigre Géant local ou que vous explorez nos offres en ligne, vous ne faites pas que magasiner ; vous vous joignez à une collectivité où vous pouvez vous fier à notre engagement à offrir des bas prix sur les produits que vous voulez et dont vous avez besoin.
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Category Assistant
Top Benefits
About the role
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. 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.
We’re looking for people who are passionate about retail and motivated by meaningful work that makes a real impact. This posting represents a current opportunity at Giant Tiger.
Job Title
Category Assistant
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 on Tuesdays and Thursdays.
What You'll Be Doing:
- Coordinate and support product development and assortment activities of the 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
- Commodities in this category:Beauty(cosmetics, skincare, suncare, fragrances, haircare and men's).
What You'll Bring:
- Business, Management, or equivalent experience
- 1-3 years related experience (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
Assets You May Have:
- Bilingual English and French
- Financial acumen
#LI-HYBRID
Giant Tiger is proud to offer a Total Rewards package designed to support your financial security, health, and career growth. This includes competitive compensation for all employees, as well as retirement savings support and comprehensive well-being benefits for our permanent team members.
Salary
$51,600.00 - $77,500.00
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.
**Retirement Support:**We contribute 6% of your annual base salary to a Deferred Profit Sharing Plan (DPSP) on your behalf, no employee contribution required.
Health Benefits and Paid Time Off: Access to our flexible, cost-shared health and dental benefits (available on hire) and annual paid time off, including personal and vacation days, plus additional paid holiday time between Christmas and New Year’s.
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 you're looking for a place to grow and take on new challenges, you've found it.
Extra Giant Tiger Perks:
- Store Discount,
- Parental leave salary top-up,
- Recognition program that celebrates great work with monetary rewards and other perks,
- Safety first environment.
Location
2480 Walkley Road, Ottawa, Ontario, K1G 6A9
Job Requisition
JR131323
Giant Tiger is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to fair employment practices.
Are you interested in this position but don’t 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.
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 careers@gianttiger.com.
Giant Tiger does not sponsor work permits. Candidates must be legally authorized to work in Canada and maintain authorization for the duration of employment.
Not the right fit? Search for Category Assistant jobs in Ottawa, ON
About Giant Tiger
At Giant Tiger, we're committed to delivering more than just great deals; we're dedicated to fostering a culture of affordability through our low prices, community support and empowering our local franchise partners.
Founded in 1961 in Ottawa’s Byward Market, we are a proudly Canadian, privately held company with over 270 stores across Canada, providing jobs for approximately 10,000 dedicated members of Team Tiger. What sets us apart is that each of our Giant Tiger stores is locally owned and operated by a franchise partner who not only understands but is deeply connected to the needs of their respective communities.
When you step into your local Giant Tiger store or explore our online offerings, you’re not just shopping; you’re joining a community where you can feel confident in our commitment to low prices on the products you want and need. To learn more, please visit https://www.gianttiger.com/
À Tigre Géant, nous nous engageons à offrir bien plus que de formidables aubaines ; notre mission consiste à favoriser une culture de l’accessibilité grâce à nos bas prix, au soutien à la collectivité et à notre volonté de renforcer les capacités de nos partenaires franchisés locaux.
Fondée en 1961 au Marché By d’Ottawa, Tigre Géant est une entreprise privée fièrement canadienne, comptant plus de 270 magasins au Canada et procurant des emplois à environ 10 000 membres dévoués de l’équipe du Tigre. Notre particularité réside dans le fait que chacun de nos magasins Tigre Géant est détenu et exploité localement par un partenaire franchisé qui, non seulement, comprend les besoins de sa propre communauté, mais qui y est profondément attaché.
Lorsque vous entrez dans votre magasin Tigre Géant local ou que vous explorez nos offres en ligne, vous ne faites pas que magasiner ; vous vous joignez à une collectivité où vous pouvez vous fier à notre engagement à offrir des bas prix sur les produits que vous voulez et dont vous avez besoin.