Talent Acquisition Advisor

Compensation Grade

Grade 3

We are a proudly Canadian owned and operated retailer with a deep commitment to community and over 60 years of success. If you are looking for a challenging and dynamic career where you can make an immediate impact, Giant Tiger may be the right place for you. We value continuous growth, teamwork, and engagement—and we’re looking for someone who brings strong organization, communication, and urgency to their work.

This role will follow a hybrid remote/onsite schedule. Applicants for this role can expect to work on-site from our Ottawa Head Office, and our Johnstown and Brockville Distribution Centres on an as needed basis.

This is a full‑time, temporary opportunity with a contract end date of November 6, 2026.

• Work Your Way! Hybrid work arrangement
• Store Discount
• Onsite Perks:
  Free parking;
  Public Transit accessible; 24/7 access to onsite gym; full‑service cafeteria

The Talent Acquisition Advisor plays a key role in supporting high‑volume and corporate recruitment for both our Distribution Centres (order pickers, forklift operators, cell operators, dispatchers) and our Home Office (analysts, buyers, advisors, assistants, and more). Whether you have prior talent acquisition experience or are bringing transferrable skills from customer service, retail, hospitality, sales, or business development, you will receive the tools and support needed to be successful.

In this fast‑paced role, you will manage the full recruitment cycle with a strong sense of urgency, exceptional attention to detail, and proactive communication with candidates and stakeholders.

• Create strategic recruitment plans in collaboration with hiring managers and cross‑functional teams to ensure timely fulfillment of talent needs aligned with organizational goals
• Influence candidates and hiring managers through compelling communication and effective guidance, fostering trust and alignment with organizational goals to secure top‑tier talent and enhance recruitment outcomes
• Implement innovative recruitment strategies, collaborating with hiring managers and the HR team to attract top talent, enhance employer branding, and maintain competitiveness in the market
• Conduct targeted talent sourcing, engaging with hiring managers and external talent pools to build robust candidate pipelines and secure top‑tier candidates
• Provide training and support to hiring managers on recruitment tools, processes, and best practices, ensuring their effectiveness in managing the recruitment process
• Negotiate the offer details (base salary, bonuses, vacation, hybrid or remote work) with the candidate keeping Giant Tiger’s compensation philosophy, market data research, and equity top of mind. Manage offer negotiations between hiring managers and selected candidates, ensuring compliance with compensation framework. Maintain accurate documentation throughout the offer process and employ effective communication with all parties
• Proactively cultivate and maintain a pipeline of qualified candidates for future vacancies, leveraging networking opportunities and talent databases to support ongoing recruitment needs
• Act as a brand ambassador for Giant Tiger by promoting the organization’s value proposition and employee benefits to prospective candidates throughout the recruitment process
• Travel to client locations (stores, Giant Tiger Warehouses, Home Office, Buying Office) for quarterly satisfaction audits and learning opportunities
• Travel to and host job fairs with the goal of boosting Giant Tiger’s employer brand and building a strong talent pipeline

We welcome applicants with Talent Acquisition experience OR transferable experience from customer service, retail, hospitality, business development, sales, or other people‑focused industries.

• Minimum 2 years of experience in Talent Acquisition or related fields where strong communication, relationship‑building, and problem‑solving are key (business development, sales, customer service, retail, hospitality)
• Proficiency in using an ATS, HRIS (Workday), and online job boards (e.g., Linked In, Indeed)
• Strong interpersonal…