Category Business Analyst – Canadian Tire – Toronto, ON

Canadian Tire is one of Canada’s most trusted retail institutions, and its buying team in Toronto is looking for a Category Business Analyst to support the Christmas Indoor Décor category. This is a role that sits right at the crossroads of retail analytics, creative product storytelling, and seasonal trend forecasting — a genuinely rare combination in the industry.

As part of the buying team, you’ll work closely with a Category Business Manager to plan, build, and execute a Christmas assortment that reaches millions of Canadian households. The role demands both sharp analytical instincts and a genuine appreciation for style, design, and how customers engage with seasonal products.

About the Role: Category Business Analyst

Day to day, this role is all about keeping a complex, high-velocity category running smoothly. You’ll be responsible for providing data-driven insights to inform assortment decisions, tracking category milestones, supporting vendor and line review processes, and translating raw data into meaningful stories that guide the team’s decision-making. The Christmas Indoor Décor category is fast-paced and deadline-driven by nature — no two weeks look the same.

Beyond the numbers, you’ll play an active role in supporting brand and executional excellence — from reviewing product samples and point-of-purchase materials to contributing to key presentations. Cross-functional collaboration is central to the position, requiring clear and confident communication with partners at all levels of the organization.

Benefits and Salary

Canadian Tire offers a broadband salary range of $53,000 to $88,000, with a typical hiring range of $58,000 to $70,000 based on experience, internal equity, and role-specific factors. Employees receive a comprehensive benefits and retirement program, performance incentives, continuing education programs, career growth opportunities, and product discounts. The company also offers an enhanced flex benefits program that includes $5,000 per year in mental health benefits for eligible employees and their families, along with access to well-being tools and resources. Additional perks include Canadian Tire Profit Sharing and support through the Triangle Learning Academy.

Responsibilities

This role covers a broad range of responsibilities that span analytical reporting, vendor coordination, and cross-functional collaboration. The work is highly seasonal and deadline-driven, meaning strong organizational skills and the ability to manage multiple workstreams simultaneously are essential to succeeding in this position.

• Provide robust analysis and insights to support assortment decisions, financial targets, and category-level objectives
• Own the execution of key category processes, including line reviews, milestone tracking, and gate progression
• Manage multiple workstreams simultaneously in a fast-moving, highly seasonal, deadline-driven environment
• Support vendor processes and product development from early ideation through to in-store execution
• Monitor emerging customer trends through data, social cues, and market insights to identify opportunities early
• Translate data into meaningful insights by highlighting key risks, wins, and opportunities to support decision-making
• Balance creative storytelling with disciplined analytics to bring the art and science of the category together
• Collaborate cross-functionally and communicate effectively with partners at all levels of the organization
• Support brand excellence across samples, POP materials, product accuracy checks, and key presentations

Requirements / Skills

Canadian Tire is looking for a candidate who combines analytical rigour with a genuine curiosity for retail and seasonal trends. New graduates are encouraged to apply, and prior experience in a retail analytical role is considered a strong asset. The ideal candidate thrives in fast-paced settings and brings both attention to detail and strong interpersonal skills to the table.

• Undergraduate or postgraduate degree in Business, Marketing, Commerce, Retail Management, or Data & Analytics
• Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage competing priorities in a deadline-driven environment
• Clear and confident communication with a wide range of stakeholders, adapting style as needed
• Demonstrated ability to collaborate, influence, problem-solve, and negotiate with colleagues at all levels
• Strong Excel skills and comfort working with data and multiple reporting tools
• Interest in style, design, and seasonal trends with curiosity for how customers shop and engage with products
• Hands-on mindset — comfortable getting into the details and supporting the business wherever needed

How to Apply

To apply, visit the official job posting using the link below. Make sure your resume is up to date and tailored to the role before submitting your application.

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