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 DoManage assigned Lighthouse (Occasions) workstreams from planning through execution, including critical path timelines, stakeholder coordination, and performance trackingCoordinate cross-functional inputs, monitor progress, and proactively identify risks, dependencies, and mitigation plansFacilitate working sessions and planning discussions to drive alignment and advance business prioritiesPrepare status updates, recommendations, and reports for leadership stakeholdersContribute to the development and refinement of Customer Centric growth strategies by leveraging customer research, market intelligence, competitive insights, and business performance dataTranslate customer research into actionable recommendations that inform assortment and go-to-market strategiesSupport COO and CCO stakeholders in evaluating opportunities, prioritizing initiatives, and making evidence-based business decisionsDevelop strategic narratives, business cases, analyses, and executive-ready materialsBuild strong relationships with merchandising,



marketing, digital, loyalty, store operations, and other cross-functional teamsTrack business performance and customer outcomes to evaluate strategy effectivenessConduct post-Lighthouse reviews to identify learnings and opportunities for improvementWhat You'll BringBachelor's degree in Business Administration, Commerce, Marketing, Strategy, Economics, or a related field4–5 years of experience in strategy, consulting, customer insights, merchandising, marketing, project management, retail, or related business functionsStrong analytical skills with the ability to synthesize multiple sources of information into explicit insights and recommendationsExperience translating customer insights and business analysis into actionable strategiesDemonstrated ability to manage projects involving multiple stakeholders and competing prioritiesStrong communication, storytelling, and presentation skills, including executive-ready materialsProven ability to influence stakeholders and build alignment without direct authorityAdvanced proficiency in PowerPoint and ExcelCompensationTypical hiring range: $64,000–$106,000 CAD annually. Target salary range: $85,000–$95,000 CAD annually.BenefitsStore 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 experiencein strategy, consulting, customer insights, merchandising, marketing, project management, or retail; advanced proficiency inPowerPoint and Excel

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