Reporting to the Manager, Solution Architect, the Retail Solution Architect will support hands-on technical solution design and delivery for Supply Chain & Logistics, Store Technology, Merchandising, and eCommerce/Digital lines of business.

Solution Design & Architecture
Define end-to-end solution architecture across retail domains (Supply Chain, Merchandising, Store Technology)
Translate business requirements into scalable, secure, and resilient solution designs
Create architecture artifacts (including Solution Diagrams, Design Patterns, data integrations and flows, APIs)

Business & Stakeholder Alignment
Collaborate with business stakeholders, product owners, and cross-functional teams to align on outcomes
Act as a bridge between business strategy and technical execution
Provide architectural guidance and influence decision-making

Domain Expertise
Supply Chain: forecasting, replenishment, inventory, fulfillment, logistics
Merchandising: assortment, pricing, promotions, product lifecycle
Retail: POS, store systems, associate tools, omnichannel experiences

Integration & Data Architecture
Design solutions across enterprise systems (Order Management, Warehouse Management, Transportation Management, Merchandising Management, POS, Digital Commerce)
Define integration patterns, APIs, event-driven architectures, and data flows
Ensure consistency across data models and business processes

Delivery Oversight
Partner with delivery teams to ensure solutions are implemented as designed
Support solution reviews, risk mitigation, and issue resolution




Ensure adherence to Enterprise architecture standards and best practices

Technology Strategy & Modernization
Contribute to technology roadmaps and modernization initiatives
Evaluate platforms, tools, and vendor solutions
Drive adoption of cloud, API-first, and AI-enabled capabilities

Requirements
8+ years of experience in Solution Architecture, Enterprise Architecture, or related technology leadership roles
Proven experience designing and delivering enterprise-scale solutions within the retail industry
Strong understanding of multiple business domains (Supply Chain, Merchandising, Retail)
Deep knowledge of cloud-driven solutions, particularly with Azure and Azure Kubernetes Services
Experience designing API-led architectures, event-driven architectures, microservices-based solutions, and enterprise integration patterns
Deep knowledge of enterprise platforms including Order Management, Warehouse Management, Transportation Management, Merchandising Management, POS, and Digital Commerce

Salary & Benefits
Broadband Salary Range: $90,000 – $131,000 per annum. Comprehensive benefits and retirement programs, performance incentives, continuing education, mental health benefits of $5,000/year, Canadian Tire Profit Sharing, store discounts, and growth opportunities opportunities.

8+ years in Solution Architecture or Enterprise Architecture; proven retail industry experience; expertise in Azure and Azure Kubernetes Services; proficiency in API-led, event-driven, and microservices architectures; deep knowledge of retail enterprise platforms including OMS, WMS, TMS, and POS systems

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📌 Solutions Architect (Ontario)
🏢 Canadian Tire Corporation
📍 Ontario