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
Responsible Sourcing CoordinatorAbout 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 and could be asked to come onsite for additional days as per business needs.
Purpose: Giant Tiger's product assortment will adhere to our social compliance and product testing standards.
What You'll Be Doing:
Implement supplier social compliance and sourcing standards
Complete a review of product safety testing to support our sourcing requirements for softgoods (fashion) and hardgoods products
Complete product claim approvals
Provide information to the business (such as Category, Replenishment and Suppliers) on ways Giant Tiger can become more sustainable
Identify, implement testing procedures for Giant Tiger products and review results
What You'll Bring:
Degree in related field - science, engineering, business
1-2 years experience and understanding of various product quality standards and processes in hardgoods, softgoods, grocery retail or manufacturing and/or responsible sourcing programs
Excellent problem solving and analytical skills
Strong risk assessment skills
High level of attention to detail
Strong understanding of product quality testing methodologies, lab report interpretation
Experience liaising with external regulatory and government bodies
Strong written and verbal communication skills
Experience with evaluating and onboarding suppliers to comply with responsible sourcing programs.
Demonstrated experience us MS Office, including Excel
Assets You May Have:
Bilingual English and French
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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 - $77,500.00What 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 6A9Job Requisition
JR131168Giant 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.