frequently asked questions

Yes! We are excited to be building a talented and dedicated team in Canada. We have a wide range of career opportunities and a fun, energetic and inclusive work environment that rewards those who perform. You can find more information on current career opportunities at Target in our careers section.

We currently have openings in a number of areas. Visit our careers section to view more information on current available positions.

We’re hiring right now. We look forward to building a talented and dedicated team in Canada and we have already begun building our Canadian workforce. To see current positions available, please visit our careers section.

We will be holding hiring events for store team member positions, such as guest services and sales floor team members, beginning fall of 2012. Check back often if a store near you does not have any positions open at this time. Visit our stores section of the career site to find out more about available positions such as guest services and sales floor team members and apply.

Visit the careers section of this website, Target.ca/careers , to apply and submit your résumé.

Target.ca/careers is the one-stop resource for learning about career opportunities at Target in Canada. It includes information about Target’s history, mission and values, and provides insight into our fun, collaborative work environment.

Please check the site frequently as we plan to regularly post new job opportunities. For corporate or store management positions, you can also sign up to receive job alert emails .

All information will be available in both French and English.

Our application and interview process will give prospective team members an opportunity to learn about Target’s history and values as well as our fun and collaborative work environment.

If you’re interested in becoming a team member, please visit our careers section to explore current opportunities.

To apply for corporate or store management positions, such as Store Team Leader and Executive Team Leader, visit the corporate section of this website to apply and submit your résumé.

To apply for store retail team member positions such as guest services and sales floor team members, please visit our stores section of the career site to apply. Check back often if your store does not have any positions open at this time.

No. This is a real estate transaction only.

Target plans to work with Zellers employees to make it easy for them to apply for jobs at Target, and we encourage Zellers employees to attend Target job fairs, informational sessions and hiring events.

All Canadians, including current Zellers employees, are encouraged to visit our careers section to learn more about job opportunities and Target’s fun and collaborative work environment.

We plan to work with local Canadian suppliers across a broad spectrum of our business. We also recognize that there are strong Canadian retail brands in existence, and we’re excited to become part of the retail landscape in Canada.

And we look forward to being part of local Canadian communities. We will extend our commitment to community giving and volunteerism in Canada.

We are working to ensure the experience in Canada is as delightful and surprising as it is in the U.S. Target stores. We’re also aware that our Canadian guests are unique, so we’ll try to address the unique wants and needs of Canadians.

We are still working out what our Canadian stores will carry, but we can assure you that we will continue to deliver the Target promise of Expect More. Pay Less^®. Target plans to work with local Canadian suppliers as much as possible.

As product details become available we’ll share them on this site.

Great design is part of who we are, and we will offer great design in our products and shopping experience in Canada as well as in the U.S. Right now, we are still working out what our Canadian stores will carry. Check back often as we will announce product or designer lines on this site.

Yes! We are very excited to announce Target Canada’s partnership with Sobey’s. Sobey’s will supply food and grocery products for Target in Canada.

We are still working out what our Canadian stores will carry. Check back often, as we will announce developments on this site.

Target does plan to work with local Canadian suppliers. Our mission is to bring our guests high-quality products at competitive prices, and we continually evaluate product sourcing as a part of our overall business processes.

Our brand promise is Expect More. Pay Less^®. and we absolutely intend to have competitively priced products in Canada. However, we can’t comment on specific prices as we are still working through the details of our overall pricing for the Canadian market.

We’re just as excited as you are about our fashion lineup in Canada! Target is always looking for the right opportunities to work with talented designers from around the world. In fact, we attended Fashion Week in Montreal to learn more about Quebec’s unique fashion culture.

We’re still working through the specifics of our Canadian products and hope to share more details in the coming months. Check this site often for updates.

We’re still working through the specifics of a potential rewards program in Canada. Check this site frequently for announcements.

Our intent is to open general merchandise stores throughout Canada. We are still determining specific locations and details for our Canadian stores.

Target has acquired 189 Zellers sites across all 10 provinces, and we’re excited to say that 125-135 of these sites will become Target stores after extensive renovations. They will open beginning in 2013.

See the stores page to find a current list of locations in your area.

As other locations are added, we will announce them on Target.ca, so check back often to stay up-to-date.

We are currently starting the renovation process. We’re very excited to say that Target locations will begin to open in 2013.

To find out when your neighbourhood Target will open, check this website often as we will make announcements on Target.ca. Please be patient—many factors can affect renovations, so the projected dates may change, but we’re doing our best to open our doors as soon as possible.

Target analyzed extensive data on Canadian retail performance, demographics, competition and market potential to identify communities that would be well served by a Target store.

Each selected site is subleased to Zellers and will continue to operate as a Zellers store for some time.

As every Canadian knows, Canada is not the same as the U.S. We’d like to serve Canadian communities appropriately, and that means determining what each community needs. We are still working out the specifics of our community-relations programs in Canada.

Yes. Target works with the United Way to improve lives and build communities, in Canada as well as the United States.

Target has a long history of being a good corporate citizen and good neighbour. We also have a proud tradition of volunteering and teaming up with local organizations to help create stronger, healthier and safer communities. We are very excited to extend our legacy of being active, giving corporate citizens as we join Canadian communities.

And we know that taking care of the environment is part of our responsibility to our communities, so we’re committed to sustainability, not just in what we sell, but also in how we build and run our stores.

Learn more about our corporate responsibility

Yes. Since we opened our first store in 1962, Target has invested in the health and sustainability of our communities.

From how we build our stores to the products on our shelves, environmental sustainability at Target is integrated throughout our business.

Learn more about our sustainability practices

Target REDcard allows you to save even more at Target stores in Canada every day. REDcard includes the Target ^® Debit Card and Target ^® RBC‡ MasterCard^TM, and guests who use their REDcard for purchases at Target will save 5%* on nearly all purchases at Target, on top of Target’s already low prices. *Subject to REDcard application approval. Some restrictions apply. See program rules for more details.

Starting in February, 2013, you’ll be able to apply online at Target.ca/REDcard for the Target Debit Card and the Target RBC MasterCard. You’ll also be able to apply for the Target RBC MasterCard at your local RBC Royal Bank branch.

When the stores open starting in spring 2013, you’ll be able to apply at your local Target store as well.

The Target^® RBC^‡ MasterCard^® is a credit card issued by RBC Royal Bank of Canada. You can use it wherever MasterCard credit cards are accepted. Besides saving 5%* when you use it at Target stores in Canada, you will also earn Target GiftCard Rewards when using your Target RBC MasterCard outside of Target.

The Target Debit Card allows you to pay from your existing chequing account and can be used only when you shop at Target stores in Canada. Like the Target RBC MasterCard, you’ll save 5%* on our already low prices, but you can only use the Target Debit Card at Target stores in Canada**. The Target Debit Card is issued by Target Canada Co.

*Subject to REDcard application approval. Some restrictions apply. See program rules for details.

** The Target Debit Card cannot be used at some independent businesses in Target stores, such as the pharmacy.

No, the Target Debit Card and Target RBC MasterCard do not have an annual fee. There may be other fees, but each card will include terms and conditions that clearly explain fees and other terms.

Like a bank card, the Target Debit Card is convenient, but there are a few notable differences.

The Target Debit Card is issued by Target Canada Co. instead of a bank. You do not need to open a new chequing account. Using a pre-authorized debit process, you link the Target Debit card directly to your existing chequing account.

To use the Target Debit Card to make a purchase at Target, you will enter a PIN to authorize the purchase. The amount of the purchase will be deducted from your existing chequing account within a few business days.

You can only use the Target Debit Card at Target stores in Canada.**

** The Target Debit Card cannot be used at some independent businesses in Target stores, such as the pharmacy.

Unlike traditional bank-issued debit cards, the Target Debit Card does not process through the Interac system.

Target Debit Card holders will sign a Pre-Authorized Debit (PAD) agreement as part of their application. By signing the PAD when you apply, and then using the Target Debit Card, and a PIN to make a purchase at Target, you authorize Target to deduct the transaction amount from your chequing account using Automated Funds Transfer (AFT) processing.

Because these are pre-authorized debits, you are responsible for ensuring there are sufficient funds available in your chequing account. If a transaction is declined by your financial institution, we may require a $30 service charge.

No, the Target Debit Card can be used with your existing Canadian bank chequing account.

Target can only access from your chequing account for the purpose of processing transactions you made at Target with your Target Debit Card. On applying for the card, you’ll fill out a pre-authorized debit form which gives Target this access.

Target does not charge any fees for debit card transactions other than a service charge of $30 if your bank returns a non-payable transaction to us. Please contact your bank to inquire about any fees they may charge related to chequing account transactions processed by a pre-authorized debit agreement.

When a governmental agency announces a recall of a product that is believed to be defective or potentially harmful to consumers, or when Target is notified of a recall by a manufacturer or by a governmental agency, we take immediate action to initiate our rapid-response plan for handling recalled product. We immediately communicate a "stop sale" to prevent the impacted product from exiting distribution centres or being purchased at Target stores.

We have a formal response plan for handling the affected product. We immediately communicate a "stop sale" to prevent the impacted product from exiting distribution centres or being purchased at Target stores.

Only items sold in Target stores in Canada are posted on Target.ca. See the current recall list posted on Target.ca.

For a complete current listing of recalled products, please refer to the agency websites at:

• Health Canada
• Electrical Safety Authority (ESA)
• Canada Food Inspection Agency

Recall notices are typically posted on Target.ca for 240 days.

Recalls are indefinite; they do not expire. Regardless of when you learn about a product recall, you should confirm that you do indeed have a recalled product. Guests should refer to the appropriate agency website for current and historical recall information, and then follow the detailed instructions included in the recall notice.

Guests should follow the manufacturer’s directions outlined in the recall notice. Contact information for a manufacturer is typically provided within the recall notice. Additional information pertaining to a recall can generally be found by visiting the manufacturer’s website.

You can sign up to receive email alerts for recalled products directly from Health Canada or Canada Food Inspection Agency

Please note that by clicking on the link above, you will be accessing information from that agency’s website and will be subject to the policies of that site.

Information about recalled products sold at Target stores in Canada is available online on our product recalls page and in store recall binder located at the Guest Service area of our stores. Information regarding consumer product recalls can also be found online at Health Canada or Canada Food Inspection Agency.

Please note that by clicking on the link above, you will be accessing information from that agency’s website and will be subject to the policies of that site.

Specific questions may be directed to the manufacturer. However, if you have additional questions you may also contact Target Guest Relations at 1-800-440-0680.

No. When a recall is issued, it applies only to the specific product identified in the recall announcement, not to all products produced by that manufacturer. Recall announcements may only affect items produced during certain time periods, for certain model numbers or lot numbers. Please refer to the agency recall notice for detailed information.

Guests who wish to return recalled product to a Target store in Canada will be accommodated with a refund. A receipt or proof of purchase is not necessary to return a recalled product. There may be some exceptions to this policy.

You can purchase a Target GiftCard at any Target store in Canada.

You can spend your Target GiftCard at any Target store in Canada.

No, Target GiftCards purchased in Canada can only be redeemed at Target stores in Canada. Target GiftCards purchases in Canada cannot be redeemed at Target stores in the U.S or at Target.com. Target GiftCards purchased in the United States can only be redeemed at Target stores in the U.S. and at Target.com.

No, they don’t. They never expire, and there are never any fees.

No, there are no fees.

You can call 1-800-665-6578 to replace the remaining value with original purchase receipt.

You can check your balance at Target.ca/giftcardbalance or by calling 1-800-665-6578.

You can order Corporate GiftCards from Target.ca/corporategiftcards.

No, unfortunately Target GiftCards cannot be redeemed for prescription drugs, certain other pharmacist-dispensed items and purchases at Target Mobile.

Internet (print-at-home) coupons are savings from Target and manufacturers that you can access and print right from your home computer.

Your printed coupons will include an expiration date and are good through the end of the day specified.

If a Target Store didn’t accept your valid printed coupon, please contact us.

Coupons found on Target.ca are redeemable only in Canada Target stores.

Selecting and printing coupons from Target.com is easy. Just follow these steps:

• Make sure your default printer has paper and is ready to print.
• If this is your first time printing online coupons, you may be prompted to download a plug-in. The plug-in is provided by Oracle or Apple Inc. and you will be prompted to install this plug-in if your computer does not have Java installed or if your version of Java is outdated. Once installed, you can print future coupons without additional downloads (although you might be asked to re-grant permission if you’ve had browser updates, cleared cookies, etc).
• Look for the coupons you want, check the box below the coupon and then click the Print button.

Plug-ins are software programs that extend the capabilities of your browser and other applications. For example, plug-ins give you the ability to play audio files, see movies, view documents in a certain format, or print coupons from your personal computer.

A printer is required to print our internet (print-at-home) coupons.

Coupons are valuable; that’s why we require secure controls for distribution and printing of coupons. Java is a small browser plug-in that is used by thousands websites around the world. It has been tested and is released by Oracle Corporation or Apple Inc., for Mac computer users. Additionally, it enables high-quality coupon prints that will scan easily at checkout. Installation is quick and easy, simply follow the step-by-step instructions. Once installed, you can print future coupons without additional downloads (although you might be asked to re-grant permission if you’ve had browser updates, cleared cookies, etc).

We pride ourselves on providing a secure way to print coupons. In order to make sure that your computer is safe and secure, we recommend that you use the latest version of Java released by Oracle Corporation or Apple Inc.

Once you install Java on your computer through your browser, a small program, called an applet, is run in order to securely print your coupon. This applet is NOT installed on your computer. Instead, your browser allows this applet to run ONLY when printing coupons. This is necessary because coupons are valuable and secure distribution of these coupons is necessary. In addition, we want to make sure that your coupons print properly and our Java applet is the mechanism that allows this to happen. If you receive a message that asks you to ALLOW access to this applet while printing a coupon, you must click ALLOW to continue the printing process.

Yes. The print at home coupon Java plug-in has been engineered to run on both Windows and Mac computers. Our specific coupon applet which is loaded only during the print process and not installed on your computer is safe and has been tested thoroughly. You should not allow third party Java applets to run on your computer unless you know it is from a trusted source. Our coupon applet was designed specifically for the purpose of allowing you to print coupons.

No. However, installation is quick and easy. Simply follow the step-by-step instructions. Once installed, you can print future coupons without additional downloads.

If you’re having issues downloading or installing the Coupon Print Activator, it may be for one of the following reasons:

• You don’t have a supported operating system or browser. At this time, the Coupon Print Activator is supported by the following operating systems and browsers:
  • Windows XP, Windows Vista and Windows 7 when used with any of the following browsers: Internet Explorer 6.x and above, Chrome 21 and above and Firefox 14.x and above.
  • Windows 7 or above running a 64bit OS version may encounter issues printing as this is currently unsupported.
  • Mac OS X 10.5.8 and above when used with any of the following browsers: Safari 5.x and above, Firefox 14.x and above. Chrome 21.x or above will work on some Mac computers, however there is a known conflict on Mac OS X 10.7.5 and above that will not allow Java to be run in any version of the Chrome browser.
  • You are required to have Java installed on all of the above operating systems and Java enabled in all of the above browsers. It is highly recommended that the java version be updated to the most current version or recommended version from Apple.com or Oracle Corporation.
  • Coupon printing is not supported under Linux, Unix, mobile smartphones including iPhones, Android phones and tablets, Apple tablets, or Web TV platforms.

  Note:
  Java is updated from time to time by both Oracle Corporation and Apple, Inc. to meet newer OS and browser version. You should also make sure your computer has the most up to date software on it. You can learn more about this by visiting Java.com (owned and run by Oracle Corporation) or Apple.com (http://support.apple.com/downloads/). “Beta” operating systems and/or browsers are not supported.

  If you have a compatible operating system, you can download a supported browser from the following sites:

  • http://www.microsoft.com/windows/downloads/ie/getitnow.mspx
  • http://www.mozilla.com/en-US/firefox/firefox.html
  • https://www.google.com/chrome
  • http://support.apple.com/downloads
• If you’re using a supported browser and operating system, there are still a variety of other settings that may prevent you from downloading Java and printing coupons. Some of these conditions are:
  • You’re on a networked computer that doesn’t allow plug-in downloads (a corporate office environment).
  • You are on a computer where you are not allowed to install plugins or run applications or are not logged in as the administrator to your computer. If you have administration rights, please login as the administrator and follow the instructions for your particular browser and operating system.
  • If you’re running a firewall application on your computer such as Norton Personal Firewall or McAfee Personal Firewall, or any other virus/firewall protection program, the installation may not work. Please check the user guide for your anti-virus or firewall software to learn how to temporarily allow for browser plug-in installations and provide permission for the Coupon Print Activator to communicate over the Internet.
  • You have pop-up blocker on either your browser or separate security software that prevents you from seeing the browser pop-up to install the Coupon Print Activator plug-in.
  • You do not have the latest version of Java on your machine. Please visit Java.com or
  • http://support.apple.com/downloads
  to download the most up to date version of Java.

"Cookies" are small files saved to your computer by your browser. They enable us to recognize your computer without requiring you to login. Your browser enables you to fully control "cookies". Please refer to your browser’s help feature to learn more about "cookies". Many browsers offer the ability to accept or decline a cookie on a case-by-case basis. Please note that if "cookies" are turned off within your browser, you may not be able to benefit from all of the features on our site.

If you’re trying to access and download the Coupon Print Activator from a public computer, for example a machine in the county library, the security settings may be configured in such a way that does not allow you administrative rights. Check with the network administrator to see if the settings can be changed.

It’s common in many work places to not have administrative rights to your computer, check with your Network Administrator to see if you can be granted access to download the activator.

If the Coupon Print Activator software plug-in was installed properly, your operating system and browser are supported, and you have not exceeded the coupon print limit, but you were still unable to print coupons, check the following:

• Is Java enabled in your specific browser? Please check the help section or menu within your browser to find out where you can make sure Java is enabled in that browser.
• Is your printer turned on? Make sure your printer is on and try printing the coupon again.
• Is there sufficient paper? Double check your paper supply and try printing the coupon again.
• Is the printer properly connected to your computer? Check the cable connection between your computer and your printer, and try printing the coupon again.
• Is your default printer where you’re expecting your printed coupon? If you have multiple printers connected to your computer (for example, as part of network), check to see if your current default printer is the printer where you expected to get your coupon print out. You can check the setting in your Control Panel/Printers and Faxes on Windows computers, and in your System Preferences/Print Fax on Mac computers.
• Are the status lights on the printer indicating problems? Often, if your printer is experiencing problems, an error message or indicator light may be flashing on your printer. Please refer to your owner’s manual to fix the printer’s problem, and then try printing the coupon again.
• Are you printing to the right printer device setting? You may not print to fax machines or file-based print commands (i.e. Adobe Acrobat) or other programs that create PDFs or image files. Please check your printer setting to make sure your default printer is a regular printer. If you have a multifunction printer (fax, copy, print), please make sure that the printer is set as the default function on your computer.

Given that coupons are valuable, some offers have a limit as to how many times a coupon may be printed by the same guest/household, or total number of offers available in a promotion campaign. If you get an error message such as “you have exceeded your household limit” or “this coupon is no longer available”, it’s likely you’ve encountered such limit(s).