Top Benefits
About the role
Compensation Grade Grade 1
Job Description Recognized as an Employer of Choice in the National Capital Region, Giant Tiger's Home Office provides a dynamic work environment with many opportunities for a fulfilling career. We are a Canadian owned and operated retailer (and proud of it!), with a strong commitment to the community, and over 50 years of success. If you are looking for a challenging and stimulating career, Giant Tiger may be right for you. We believe in opportunities for growth & development, teamwork, and engagement.
Giant Tiger Offers
- Work Your Way – onsite full time, hybrid onsite,
- Four-month, full-time, paid internship with vacation time included
- 24/7 access to onsite gym.
- Full-Service Cafeteria
This contract runs from the beginning of January to the end of April 2026. Giant Tiger is seeking a Winter 2026 Quality Assurance Intern from the following programs: Bachelor of Food Science and/or Nutrition.
As the Quality Assurance Intern, you will work alongside our Grocery Private Brand Quality and Compliance Manager and have the chance to develop transferable skills and experience for your resume at a top Canadian retailer. Your responsibilities will include sample testing, coordinating internal sensory panel, data analysis, collecting product specification, working towards the maintenance of brand integrity of our products, and all other fun stuff!
Quality Assurance Intern, Role Highlights
- Coordinate product testing with third party and/or suppliers to ensure all products meet our quality standards.
- Coordinates internal sensory panel testing of all products to ensure that all products meet our sensory standards and maintains the test kitchen.
- Coordinate first production samples and appropriate testing to ensure products meet expectations - sensory and quality.
- Support managing and maintaining processes to set up and actively track all products to ensure on time delivery. Establishes timelines and cross functional communication.
- Coordinate requirements related to the development of label copy and packaging design, and work cross functionally as required. (For example, CFIA requirements, nutritional fact information, FOP labelling information, third party certifications).
- Assists in reviewing/collecting product specifications from supplier to ensure compliance.
- Assists in maintaining current and accurate documentation for all private brand products.
- Handle processes and communications with vendors for non-compliance, artwork fees etc.
- Assist Private Brand Quality and Compliance Manager in day-to-day activates and as directed to support on-going projects.
Quality Assurance Intern, Candidate Requirements
- Currently enrolled in a Bachelor of Food Science and/or Nutrition program.
- Passion for food, branding and quality of food
- Intermediate MS Office skills
- Good interpersonal skills
- Eager to learn
- Good team player
Contract End Date 2026-04-30
Job Requisition JR129166
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.
If you require accommodation during your pursuit of a role at Giant Tiger please contact careers@gianttiger.com .
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.
Top Benefits
About the role
Compensation Grade Grade 1
Job Description Recognized as an Employer of Choice in the National Capital Region, Giant Tiger's Home Office provides a dynamic work environment with many opportunities for a fulfilling career. We are a Canadian owned and operated retailer (and proud of it!), with a strong commitment to the community, and over 50 years of success. If you are looking for a challenging and stimulating career, Giant Tiger may be right for you. We believe in opportunities for growth & development, teamwork, and engagement.
Giant Tiger Offers
- Work Your Way – onsite full time, hybrid onsite,
- Four-month, full-time, paid internship with vacation time included
- 24/7 access to onsite gym.
- Full-Service Cafeteria
This contract runs from the beginning of January to the end of April 2026. Giant Tiger is seeking a Winter 2026 Quality Assurance Intern from the following programs: Bachelor of Food Science and/or Nutrition.
As the Quality Assurance Intern, you will work alongside our Grocery Private Brand Quality and Compliance Manager and have the chance to develop transferable skills and experience for your resume at a top Canadian retailer. Your responsibilities will include sample testing, coordinating internal sensory panel, data analysis, collecting product specification, working towards the maintenance of brand integrity of our products, and all other fun stuff!
Quality Assurance Intern, Role Highlights
- Coordinate product testing with third party and/or suppliers to ensure all products meet our quality standards.
- Coordinates internal sensory panel testing of all products to ensure that all products meet our sensory standards and maintains the test kitchen.
- Coordinate first production samples and appropriate testing to ensure products meet expectations - sensory and quality.
- Support managing and maintaining processes to set up and actively track all products to ensure on time delivery. Establishes timelines and cross functional communication.
- Coordinate requirements related to the development of label copy and packaging design, and work cross functionally as required. (For example, CFIA requirements, nutritional fact information, FOP labelling information, third party certifications).
- Assists in reviewing/collecting product specifications from supplier to ensure compliance.
- Assists in maintaining current and accurate documentation for all private brand products.
- Handle processes and communications with vendors for non-compliance, artwork fees etc.
- Assist Private Brand Quality and Compliance Manager in day-to-day activates and as directed to support on-going projects.
Quality Assurance Intern, Candidate Requirements
- Currently enrolled in a Bachelor of Food Science and/or Nutrition program.
- Passion for food, branding and quality of food
- Intermediate MS Office skills
- Good interpersonal skills
- Eager to learn
- Good team player
Contract End Date 2026-04-30
Job Requisition JR129166
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.
If you require accommodation during your pursuit of a role at Giant Tiger please contact careers@gianttiger.com .
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.