Quality Assurance Intern

Compensation Grade

Grade 1

Job Description

Recognized as an Employer of Choice in the National Capital Region, Giant Tiger's Home Office provides a dynamic work environment with many opportunities for a fulfilling career. We are a Canadian owned and operated retailer (and proud of it!), with a strong commitment to the community, and over 50 years of success. If you are looking for a challenging and stimulating career, Giant Tiger may be right for you. We believe in opportunities for growth & development, teamwork, and engagement.

Giant Tiger Offers

• Work Your Way – onsite full time, hybrid onsite,
• Four-month, full-time, paid internship with vacation time included
• 24/7 access to onsite gym.
• Full-Service Cafeteria
  
  

This contract runs from the beginning of January to the end of April 2026.

Giant Tiger is seeking a Winter 2026 Quality Assurance Intern from the following programs: Bachelor of Food Science and/or Nutrition.

As the Quality Assurance Intern, you will work alongside our Grocery Private Brand Quality and Compliance Manager and have the chance to develop transferable skills and experience for your resume at a top Canadian retailer. Your responsibilities will include sample testing, coordinating internal sensory panel, data analysis, collecting product specification, working towards the maintenance of brand integrity of our products, and all other fun stuff!

Quality Assurance Intern, Role Highlights

• Coordinate product testing with third party and/or suppliers to ensure all products meet our quality standards.
• Coordinates internal sensory panel testing of all products to ensure that all products meet our sensory standards and maintains the test kitchen.
• Coordinate first production samples and appropriate testing to ensure products meet expectations - sensory and quality.
• Support managing and maintaining processes to set up and actively track all products to ensure on time delivery. Establishes timelines and cross functional communication.
• Coordinate requirements related to the development of label copy and packaging design, and work cross functionally as required. (For example, CFIA requirements, nutritional fact information, FOP labelling information, third party certifications).
• Assists in reviewing/collecting product specifications from supplier to ensure compliance.
• Assists in maintaining current and accurate documentation for all private brand products.
• Handle processes and communications with vendors for non-compliance, artwork fees etc.
• Assist Private Brand Quality and Compliance Manager in day-to-day activates and as directed to support on-going projects.
  
  

Quality Assurance Intern, Candidate Requirements

• Currently enrolled in a Bachelor of Food Science and/or Nutrition program.
• Passion for food, branding and quality of food
• Intermediate MS Office skills
• Good interpersonal skills
• Eager to learn
• Good team player
  
  

Contract End Date

2026-04-30

Job Requisition

JR129166

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.

If you require accommodation during your pursuit of a role at Giant Tiger please contact [email protected].