Store Associate (Temporary)

Giant Tiger Stores; Port Elgin; On-site; CAD 20,000 - 29,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Store Discount

Job summary

Giant Tiger Stores in Port Elgin, Ontario is seeking a temporary Store Associate. The role involves delivering excellent customer service, handling transactions, replenishing merchandise, and maintaining store standards. The position offers part-time or full-time shifts with a 35-40 hour weekly schedule option for full-time and weekend variability for part-time.

Hourly rate is $17.95. This temporary opportunity includes a store discount and career growth potential within a proudly Canadian

Qualifications

• Customer service experience a plus.
• Ability to work both independently and on a team.
• Comfortable in a fast-paced retail setting.
• Strong attention to detail and accuracy.
• Effective communication with customers and colleagues.

Responsibilities

• Provide high level customer service at checkout and throughout the store.
• Record transactions accurately on cash registers, mainline, and SCOs.
• Replenish merchandise around the checkout area and maintain displays.
• Execute markdowns and SKU changes as needed.
• Maintain planograms, labeling and signing standards.
• Perform periodic cycle counts as required.
• Ensure compliance with Tobacco and Lottery policies.
• Follow health and safety policies and keep the checkout area clean.
• Support loss prevention best practices and store operations.

Skills

Customer service

Teamwork

Fast-paced environment

Attention to detail

Communication

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: Store Associate (Temporary)

Contract End Date: 2026-12-31

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.

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
$17.95

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
216 Goderich Street, Port Elgin, Ontario, N0H 2C1

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.