New Graduate Program | Next Generation Talent

Our Commitment to Students

At Canadian Tire, we are committed to providing students with a supportive and collaborative environment that fosters knowledge sharing and offers key experiences to help them develop their capabilities through projects and objectives. We believe in setting specific and measurable goals that align with our business objectives to support learning and help students achieve their full potential. Our culture emphasizes learning from others, continuous improvement, agility, growth, and innovation, and we are invested in building a talented, diverse workforce for the future of Canada and Canadian Tire. Additionally, we are dedicated to building strong relationships with our student employees by engaging with them throughout their education and career pursuits and creating opportunities for ongoing communication and relationship building.

Our IT team plays a critical role in our evolution as we transition to an omni-retailer, where digital complements the physical. We are committed to being a world-class digital organization and leverage cutting-edge technologies to bring our digital strategy to life across various channels. This includes utilizing artificial intelligence technologies, such as machine learning and natural language processing, to enhance customer experiences and drive business growth. Our IT professionals are innovative, agile, and knowledgeable about the latest advancements in AI. They possess a strong understanding of the convergence of digital and physical retail and have proven their ability to leverage AI, augmented reality, IoT, and data analytics to boost customer loyalty, drive traffic, and improve overall business performance. With their expertise, we are able to provide seamless experiences for our customers both in-store, online, and on mobile devices, ultimately improving customer experiences, driving traffic, and boosting loyalty.

What You’ll Do

Canadian Tire’s Next Generation Talent Program is a new grad rotational program that provides a unique opportunity to develop broad technological expertise and a thorough understanding of core technology principles. You’ll learn to how to integrate agile methodologies, emerging technologies, and business processes that drive tangible results in digital innovation. You’ll also leverage technologies and solutions to work smarter and better connect with our current and future customers.

The program is designed to put you at the forefront of digital evolution in retail, building the next generation of technologists at Canadian Tire. The program is a two-year rotational program that consists of three progressive 8-month rotations within IT.

Rotational Options:

• Digital, eCommerce, mobile development, and Other Delivery
• Cloud Computing & Automation
• Supply Chain Technology
• Big Data, Data Technology & Data Science
• Information Technology Service Management (ITSM)
• Artificial Intelligence and Emerging Technology
• Cybersecurity Incident Response & Threat Intelligence
• Cybersecurity Project Delivery & DevSecOps
• Cybersecurity GRC (Governance, Risk, & Compliance)

Who You Are:

We are looking for students who have graduated in any time since December 2023 who are:

• Innovative, curious, proactive individuals who can learn and thrive in demanding and fast-paced situations.
• Familiarity with artificial intelligence technologies, such as machine learning and natural language processing, and a keen interest in exploring their applications in various industries
• passionate about technology and looking to fast track their career in IT
• problem solvers, with the ability to analyze, multi-task and prioritize to meet business objectives.
• agile and innovative IT professionals, who are able to manage in an environment of change and ambiguity with multiple stakeholders.
• strategic thinkers who take initiative and are capable of building, launching, and managing projects/programs that drive results for our customers and communicate results and requirements in business context.
• collaborative team players with superior communication and influencing skills.
• Ability to adapt to the evolving landscape of Artificial Intelligence and stay updated with the latest advancements, demonstrating a forward-thinking mindset in leveraging AI for innovation and problem-solving.

If you think big yet understand the details, can envision but also execute, and are passionate while being grounded – we are looking for you.

What You’ve Done

You are an upcoming undergraduate or post-graduate in Engineering, Computer Science, Computer Networking, Computer Systems Technology, Information Technology or Cybersecurity, with a demonstrated passion for digital and emerging technologies and experience working in a data-driven, analytical environment.

NOTE: Please ensure you attach your Unofficial Transcript with your application. This is a requirement for your application to be considered

Applications Open: August 21st, 2024

Application Close Date: September 4th, 2024

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About Us

Canadian Tire Corporation, Limited (“CTC”) is one of Canada’s most admired and trusted companies. With more than 90 Owned Brands, 1,700 retail locations, financial services, exemplary e-commerce capabilities, and exciting market-leading merchandising strategies. We dream big and work as one to innovate with purpose for our customers at every level of our business, investing in new technologies and products, and doubling down on top talent to drive the company forward. We offer competitive salaries and wages to CTC employees, as well as store discounts, supported learning through our Triangle Learning Academy, Canadian Tire Profit Sharing, and retirement and savings programs for eligible employees. As part of our enhanced flex benefits program, we offer mental health benefits in the amount of $5,000 per year for benefits-eligible employees and their families, including total well-being, and mental health tools and resources for all employees. Join us in helping to make life in Canada better through living and working our Core Values: we are innovators and entrepreneurs at our core, outcomes drive us, inclusion is a must, we are stronger together and we take personal responsibility. It is an especially exciting time to join CTC and its family of companies where career opportunities are wide-ranging! Join us, where there's a place for you here.

Our Commitment to Diversity, Inclusion and Belonging

We are committed to fostering an environment where belonging thrives, and diversity, inclusion and equity are infused into everything we do. We believe in building an organizational culture where people are consistently treated with dignity while respecting individual religion, nationality, gender, race, age, perceived ability, spoken language, sexual orientation, and identification. We are united in our purpose of being here to help make life in Canada better.

Accommodations

We stand firm in our Core Value that inclusion is a must. We welcome and encourage candidates from equity-seeking groups such as people who identify as racialized, Indigenous, 2SLGBTQIA+, women, people with disabilities, and beyond. Should you require any accommodation in applying for this role, or throughout the interview process, please make them known when contacted and we will work with you to help meet your needs.