Canadian Tire Corporation is seeking a Data Analyst (12-month contract) to support store operations and merchandising teams in Toronto, Ontario. This is a hands‑on, technical role focused on building datasets, analyzing performance, and enabling better day‑to‑day decisions in stores.

Key Responsibilities

Extract and manipulate large datasets (sales, inventory, product, store performance) using SQL

Clean and validate data to ensure accuracy and consistency across reporting

Build and maintain datasets and data models to support reporting and analytics

Develop dashboards and reports (Power BI) to track store and merchandising performance

Support ad hoc analysis on assortment, pricing, promotions, and inventory movement

Identify trends, gaps, and opportunities in store execution and product performance

Work with stakeholders to translate business questions into data requirements and outputs

Troubleshoot data issues and support ongoing improvements in data quality and reporting processes

Contract Scope

Deliver clearly defined outputs (datasets, dashboards, analysis) within timelines

Ramp quickly on existing data models, tools, and business context

Operate independently on technical tasks with guidance from senior team members

Support short-term priorities such as reporting builds, data validation, and deep-dive analysis

What You Bring

Degree or certification in Data Analytics, Business, Computer Science,



or related field

1–2 years of analytics experience or relevant co‑op/internship

Strong SQL skills (joins, aggregations, data transformation)

Advanced Excel (data manipulation, pivot tables)

Experience with Power BI or similar BI tools for dashboarding

Ability to work with large, complex datasets and ensure data quality

Strong attention to detail and problem‑solving mindset

Explicit communication — able to explain outputs in simple business terms

Python for data processing or automation is an asset

Experience with cloud platforms (Azure, Databricks, Snowflake) is an asset

Exposure to retail, merchandising, or operations analytics is an asset

Understanding of basic data modelling concepts is an asset

Salary
Broadband salary range: $64,000 – $106,000. Typical hiring range: $64,000 – $85,000.

Benefits
Comprehensive benefits and retirement programs, performance incentives, continuing education programs, career growth opportunities, product discounts, mental health coverage of $5,000 per year, Canadian Tire Profit Sharing, and Triangle Learning Academy access.

Location: Toronto, Ontario (Hybrid: In-office 4 days a week)

Degree or certification in Data Analytics, Business, Computer Science, or related field; 1–2 years of analytics experience; strong SQL skills; advanced Excel; Power BI experience

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📌 Data Analyst – Store Operations & Merchandising (Ontario)
🏢 Canadian Tire Corporation
📍 Ontario