Canadian Tire Corporation is seeking a strategic, analytical, and execution-oriented

Associate Manager, Strategy Enablement to join the CTC Strategy Enablement team on an 18-month contract in Toronto, ON. This role plays an important part in translating strategic vision into actionable initiatives, driving cross-functional alignment, and ensuring successful execution of strategies for key customer Lighthouse occasions.

The Associate Manager will support the development and execution of the Customer Centric Growth (CCG) strategy by synthesizing customer insights, developing business recommendations, and partnering across the organization to bring strategies to life.

What You'll Do

Manage assigned Lighthouse (Occasions) workstreams from planning through execution, including critical path timelines, stakeholder coordination, and performance tracking

Coordinate cross-functional inputs, monitor progress, and proactively identify risks, dependencies, and mitigation plans

Facilitate working sessions and planning discussions to drive alignment and advance business priorities

Prepare status updates, recommendations, and reports for leadership stakeholders

Contribute to the development and refinement of Customer Centric growth strategies by leveraging customer research, market intelligence, competitive insights, and business performance data

Translate customer research into actionable recommendations that inform assortment and go-to-market strategies

Support COO and CCO stakeholders in evaluating opportunities, prioritizing initiatives, and making evidence-based business decisions

Develop strategic narratives, business cases, analyses, and executive-ready materials

Build strong relationships with merchandising,



marketing, digital, loyalty, store operations, and other cross-functional teams

Track business performance and customer outcomes to evaluate strategy effectiveness

Conduct post-Lighthouse reviews to identify learnings and opportunities for improvement

What You'll Bring

Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Commerce, Marketing, Strategy, Economics, or a related field

4–5 years of experience in strategy, consulting, customer insights, merchandising, marketing, project management, retail, or related business functions

Strong analytical skills with the ability to synthesize multiple sources of information into transparent insights and recommendations

Experience translating customer insights and business analysis into actionable strategies

Demonstrated ability to manage projects involving multiple stakeholders and competing priorities

Strong communication, storytelling, and presentation skills, including executive-ready materials

Proven ability to influence stakeholders and build alignment without direct authority

Advanced proficiency in PowerPoint and Excel

Compensation

Typical hiring range: $64,000–$106,000 CAD annually.

Target salary range: $85,000–$95,000 CAD annually.

Benefits

Store discounts, Triangle Learning Academy, Canadian Tire Profit Sharing, retirement and savings programs, and $5,000 per year in mental health benefits for eligible employees and their families.

Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Commerce, Marketing, Strategy, Economics, or related field; 4–5 years of experience in strategy, consulting, customer insights, merchandising, marketing, project management, or retail; advanced proficiency in PowerPoint and Excel

📌 Associate Manager, Strategy Enablement (18 Month Contract) (Winnipeg)
🏢 Canadian Tire Corporation
📍 Winnipeg