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 fast‑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
- Solid 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
- Canadian Tire Profit Sharing
- Triangle Learning Academy

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 (Toronto)
🏢 Canadian Tire
📍 Toronto