Category Assistant (Home Decor)

Tigre Géant; Ottawa; On-site; CAD 52,000 - 78,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Store Discount

Parental leave salary top-up

Recognition program

Safety first environment

Job summary

Giant Tiger is seeking a Category Assistant for Home Decor to support assortment planning, reviews, and buying calendars. You will work hybrid from our Ottawa Head Office, collaborating with store teams across Canada to execute category plans and promotions.

The role emphasizes attention to detail, strong communication, and ability to manage multiple tasks in a fast-paced retail environment. Candidates with 1–3 years in category management or retail buying will fit well.

Qualifications

• 1-3 years related experience in assistant category management or retail buying.
• Strong problem-solving skills and ability to adjust on simple issues.
• Excellent attention to detail and organizational skills.
• Willingness to learn, take on challenges and work within a team.
• Understanding of retail mathematics related to sales, profitability and inventory.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office, especially Excel.

Responsibilities

• Provide administrative support for category planning activities including assortment prep and calendar administration.
• Coordinate promotional and merchandising administration and go-to-market activities.
• Prepare product documentation and share information with cross-functional partners.
• Prepare vendor information and ensure accurate product setup and packaging data.
• Coordinate product sample management and approvals for new or updated launches.
• Complete sales forecasts and maintain category data for reporting.

Skills

Retail buying

Category management

Attention to detail

Team player

Communication

Time management

Bilingual English & French

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Job description

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 (Home Decor)

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.

What You'll Be Doing:

• Execute administrative support for category planning activities, including assortment preparation, category reviews, and buying calendar administration, to support effective category plans.
• Categories are: Home Decor, Housewares, Storage, Furniture, Hardware.
• Execute promotional and merchandising administration, including go-to-market coordination, proofing, promotional entry, and supporting category marketing initiatives.
• Execute category administration by preparing product documentation and sharing product information with cross-functional partners to support effective execution of category plans.
• Prepare vendor information and documentation to enable accurate product setup and package requirements.
• Coordinate product sample management and product approval processes to support new or updated product launch timelines.
• Complete sales forecasts and maintain category and competitive market data to support category planning and business reporting.
• Coordinate the release and completion of package and return sheets to ensure required store information is received accurately and on time.

What You'll Bring:

• Business, Category Management, Buying, or Equivalent 1-3 years related experience assistant category management or retail buying
• Ability to problem solve and make adjustment on simple issues
• Strong attention to detail and organizational skills
• Willingness to learn, take on challenges and work within a team.
• 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 - specifically proficiency in Excel 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 automatically contribute 6% of your annual earnings to a Deferred Profit Sharing Plan account for you, fully funded by the company for all permanent, full-time employees.
• 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.

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 JR133769

Giant Tiger is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to fair employment practices. 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 [e-mail].

Giant Tiger does not sponsor work permits. Candidates must be legally authorized to work in Canada and maintain authorization for the duration of employment.

Are you looking for a career that will empower you to develop your skills, foster growth and encourage you to challenge yourself in a collaborative and inclusive environment? We are proud to be Canadian, proud to support the communities across Canada, and proud of our continued success for over 60 years. Check out our latest job openings and you'll see why joining Giant Tiger is exactly what you've been searching for!