Category Business Analyst (Ontario)

Category Business Analyst (Ontario)

12 Aug
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Canadian Tire
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Ontario

12 Aug

Canadian Tire

Ontario

The Category Business Analyst, Christmas Indoor Décor plays a direct role in helping Canadians create meaningful moments during the holiday season by supporting one of the most dynamic, creatively driven, and fast‑paced categories at Canadian Tire.

As a key member of the buying team, you will be at the hub of our retail organization, supporting a Category Business Manager as we plan, build, and execute a best‑in‑class Christmas Indoor Décor assortment. This role balances strong analytical discipline with a focus on style, design, and emerging seasonal trends, helping ensure our assortments are both commercially sound and visually impactful.

What You’ll Do

Provide robust analysis and insights to support assortment decisions, financial targets, and category‑level objectives

Own the execution of key category processes, including line reviews, milestone tracking, and gate progression

Manage multiple quick‑moving workstreams simultaneously in a highly seasonal, deadline‑driven environment

Support vendor processes, line reviews, and product development – from early ideation through in‑store execution

Monitor emerging customer trends through data, social cues, and market insights, identifying opportunities early

Translate data into meaningful insights by highlighting key risks, wins, and opportunities to support decision‑making

Balance the art and science of the category by pairing creative product storytelling and design with disciplined analytics

Collaborate cross‑functionally and communicate effectively with partners at all levels of the organization

Support brand and executional excellence across samples, POP, product accuracy checks, and key presentations





What You Bring

An undergraduate and/or postgraduate degree in Business, Marketing, Commerce, Retail Management, or Data & Analytics; experience in retail in an analytical role is an asset. New graduates are welcome to apply.

Proven ability to stay highly organized and manage competing priorities in a fast‑paced, deadline‑driven environment

A natural ability to communicate clearly and confidently with a wide range of stakeholders, adapting style as needed

Demonstrated ability to collaborate, influence, problem‑solve, and negotiate with colleagues or more senior business members

Strong Excel skills and comfort working with data and multiple reporting tools

A strong interest in style, design, and seasonal trends, with curiosity for how customers shop and engage with product

A hands‑on mindset – comfortable getting into the details and supporting the business wherever needed

Enjoys working as part of a collaborative, supportive, and high‑performing team

Benefits

Broadband salary range: $53,000 – $88,000 (typical hiring range: $58,000 – $70,000)

Comprehensive benefits and retirement programs

Performance incentives and Continuing Education Programs

$5,000 per year in mental health benefits for eligible employees and families

Career growth opportunities and product discounts

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Undergraduate or postgraduate degree in Business, Marketing, Commerce, Retail Management, or Data & Analytics. Strong Excel skills, experience with data and reporting tools, ability to manage competing priorities in a fast‑paced environment. New graduates welcome.

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📌 Category Business Analyst (Ontario)
🏢 Canadian Tire
📍 Ontario

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