Reporting to the Manager, Solution Architect, the Retail Solution Architect will support hands-on technical solution design and delivery for Supply Chain & Logistics, Store Technology, Merchandising, and eCommerce/Digital lines of business.Solution Design & ArchitectureDefine end-to-end solution architecture across retail domains (Supply Chain, Merchandising, Store Technology)Translate business requirements into scalable, secure, and resilient solution designsCreate architecture artifacts (including Solution Diagrams, Design Patterns, data integrations and flows, APIs)Business & Stakeholder AlignmentCollaborate with business stakeholders, product owners, and cross-functional teams to align on outcomesAct as a bridge between business strategy and technical executionProvide architectural guidance and influence decision-makingDomain ExpertiseSupply Chain: forecasting, replenishment, inventory, fulfillment, logisticsMerchandising: assortment, pricing, promotions, product lifecycleRetail: POS, store systems, associate tools, omnichannel experiencesIntegration & Data ArchitectureDesign solutions across enterprise systems (Order Management, Warehouse Management, Transportation Management, Merchandising Management, POS, Digital Commerce)Define integration patterns, APIs, event-driven architectures, and data flowsEnsure consistency across data models and business processesDelivery OversightPartner with delivery teams to ensure solutions are implemented as designedSupport solution reviews, risk mitigation,



and issue resolutionEnsure adherence to Enterprise architecture standards and best practicesTechnology Strategy & ModernizationContribute to technology roadmaps and modernization initiativesEvaluate platforms, tools, and vendor solutionsDrive adoption of cloud, API-first, and AI-enabled capabilitiesRequirements8+ years of experience in Solution Architecture, Enterprise Architecture, or related technology leadership rolesProven experience designing and delivering enterprise-scale solutions within the retail industryStrong understanding of multiple business domains (Supply Chain, Merchandising, Retail)Deep knowledge of cloud-driven solutions, particularly with Azure and Azure Kubernetes ServicesExperience designing API-led architectures, event-driven architectures, microservices-based solutions, and enterprise integration patternsDeep knowledge of enterprise platforms including Order Management, Warehouse Management, Transportation Management, Merchandising Management, POS, and Digital CommerceSalary & BenefitsBroadband Salary Range: $90,000 – $131,000 per annum. Comprehensive advantages and retirement programs, performance incentives, continuing education, mental health benefits of $5,000/year, Canadian Tire Profit Sharing, store discounts, and career growth opportunities.8+ years in Solution Architecture or Enterprise Architecture; proven retail industry experience; expertise in Azure and Azure Kubernetes Services; proficiency in API-led,event-driven, and microservices architectures; deep knowledge of retail enterprise platforms including OMS, WMS, TMS, and POS systems

📌 Solutions Architect (Toronto)
🏢 Canadian Tire Corporation
📍 Toronto