Grocery Associate (Part-Time)

Giant Tiger; Cobourg; On-site; CAD 30,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

A leading Canadian retailer is seeking a part-time Grocery Associate in Cobourg. The role involves providing excellent customer service, accurately processing transactions, and maintaining product replenishment standards. Candidates should have strong customer service skills, the ability to work in a fast-paced environment, and attention to detail. The position offers an hourly pay of $17.60 along with benefits and a bonus plan based on store performance.

Benefits

Competitive pay

Health benefits and paid time off

Store discount

Annual bonus opportunity

Responsibilities

• Ensure a high level of customer service.
• Accurately record customer transactions in electronic cash register.
• Replenish merchandise around the checkout area.
• Follow up on hot selling items and complete markdowns.
• Maintain compliance with policies when selling Tobacco and Lottery.

Skills

Strong customer service skills

Ability to work independently and as part of a team

Ability to handle a variety of tasks in a fast‑paced environment

Attention to detail

Effective communication and interpersonal skills

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. Our store teams are the heart of our mission, making sure every customer has a great experience and finds the products they need at the right price. We’re looking for friendly, motivated people who enjoy helping people and being part of a team — this posting represents a current opportunity at Giant Tiger.

Job Title

Grocery Associate (Part-Time)

About This Role

What You’ll Be Doing:

• Ensuring a high level of customer service
• Accurately record customer transactions in electronic cash register, mainline and self checkouts (SCOs)
• Replenish merchandise around the checkout area
• Following up on hot selling items and completing markdowns and SKU changes when needed
• Maintaining planograms, labels, tickets and signing standards
• Performing cycle counts as required
• Ensuring compliance of all policies when selling Tobacco and Lottery
• Ensuring health and safety policies and guidelines are followed
• Ensuring the checkout work area is kept clean and organized
• Ensuring Loss prevention best practices are followed

What You’ll Bring:

• Strong customer service skills
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team
• Ability to handle a variety of tasks in a fast‑paced environment
• Attention to detail
• Effective communication and interpersonal skills

When You’ll Work

A typical full-time schedule will consist of day shifts, two evenings per week, and alternating weekends with a schedule of 35-40 hours weekly. A typical part‑time schedule will be a mix of days, evenings and weekends, up to 24 hours weekly.

Physical Demands of Position

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential job functions.

• Stand and/or walk
• Bend, twist, and squat
• Lift and/or move up to 18 kg (40 lbs.)
• Perform tasks involving firm grasping
• Perform repetitive tasks requiring a range of hand motions
• Reach above shoulder height and below waist level
• Operate equipment, including using a ladder

Hourly Rate

$17.60

Annual Bonus

Bonus - Store Bonus Plan, 3% Annual

What Giant Tiger Offers

Competitive Compensation

The expected pay rate for this position is listed above. Giant Tiger will consider factors such as experience, skills and internal equity to ensure you are paid competitively.

Profit Sharing

We provide an annual bonus opportunity equal to a percentage of your earnings, based on store performance. This percentage is listed above, under Annual Bonus.

Health Benefits and Paid Time Off

Access to our flexible, cost-shared health and dental benefits plan (available after 3 months of full-time work) and annual paid time off, including personal and vacation days.

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.

Store Discount

Enjoy savings at your Giant Tiger store with 20% off children’s, men’s, and ladies’ apparel and footwear and 10% off health and beauty, grocery, toys, housewares, and eCommerce purchases, applied at the point of sale.

Location

1111 Elgin Street West, Cobourg, Ontario, K9A 5H7

Job Requisition

JR127514

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 [e-mail].