Softgoods Supervisor (Full-Time/Temporary)

Giant Tiger; Windsor; On-site; CAD 25,000 - 32,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive Compensation

Career Growth

Store Discount

Job summary

Giant Tiger is hiring a Softgoods Supervisor in Windsor, Ontario. This full-time/temporary role involves leading a department, ensuring excellent customer service, and managing daily store operations and merchandising.

The position offers a competitive hourly rate and opportunities for growth within a proudly Canadian retailer. The role requires 1-3 years of retail management or equivalent experience as a keyholder, with strong leadership and communication skills.

Qualifications

• 1-3 years retail management experience or equivalent Giant Tiger experience as a keyholder.
• Proven motivator and team leader with strong interpersonal skills.
• Strong customer service, communication, and teamwork abilities.
• Effective planning and organizational skills.
• Solid merchandising and analytical capabilities.

Responsibilities

• Ensure high level of customer service for assigned departments.
• Oversee day-to-day store operations and scheduling.
• Train and communicate policies and procedures to department associates daily.
• Manage ordering and replenishment of merchandise and inventory cycles.
• Lead a team within departments and ensure cross-functional collaboration.

Skills

Team leadership

Customer service

Planning & organization

Merchandising & analytics

Independent & team work

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

Softgoods Supervisor (Full-Time/Temporary)

Contract End Date

2027-03-22

About This Role:

What You’ll Be Doing:

• Ensuring a high level of customer service, for assigned departments (cash, softgoods, hardgoods or grocery);
• Oversee the day-to-day operations;
• Training and Communicating policies and procedures to department Associates on a daily basis;
• E.g. SKU, pricing issues, printing signs, labels, operating the RF unit;
• Complete ordering and replenishment of merchandise;
• Supervising a team within the assigned departments while ensuring cross-functional collaboration;
• Ensuring execution of the GT System (policies, procedures, standards) by all Associates;
• Takes appropriate action and provides recommendations based on analysis of assigned area;
• Leads merchandising activities;
• Prepare and participating in inventory management activities (e.g. cycle counts);
• Provide input to the Store Owner/Manager into scheduling and quantification;
• Resolving customer complaints quickly and professionally;
• Opening and closing the store on a rotating basis;
• Actively involved and connected with the store’s local community;
• Supporting the store owner/manager on additional tasks and projects;
• 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;
• Ensuring compliance of all policies when selling Tobacco and Lottery.

What You’ll Bring:

• Proven motivator / team leader;
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team;
• Effective customer service, communication and interpersonal skills (with employees, customers, vendors, other third party);
• Exceptional planning and organizational skills;
• Strong merchandising and analytical skills;
• 1-3 years retail management experience or equivalent Giant Tiger experience as a keyholder.

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 accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential job functions.

While performing the duties of this job, you can expect to:

• 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.

Join Giant Tiger and gain meaningful work experience in a fun, community-focused environment. Our temporary opportunities offer competitive pay and a chance to learn and grow with a proudly Canadian retailer.

Hourly Rate

$20.60

What Giant Tiger Offers:

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

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

7650-7780 Tecumseh Road East, Windsor, Ontario, N8T 1E9

Job Requisition:

JR133340

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.

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