New Graduate Program – Data Science Associate, Finance Rotational Program – Canadian Tire – Calgary, AB

Canadian Tire Corporation is looking for analytically driven new graduates to join their Data Science Associate, Finance Rotational Program — a structured two-year development opportunity based out of Calgary, Alberta. With a 2027 start date, this program is designed for students expecting to graduate in December 2026 or Spring 2027 who want to launch a meaningful career in data science, business intelligence, and financial analytics at one of Canada’s most recognized retail companies.

This isn’t a typical entry-level position. The Data Science Associate (DSA) program consists of two progressive 12-month rotations within Finance Decision Support teams, giving you hands-on exposure across retail analytics, data engineering, and finance transformation. You’ll collaborate cross-functionally with Merchandising and Finance teams, contribute to real business problems, and build the kind of broad analytical foundation that sets you up for long-term success in analytics at Canadian Tire Corporation (CTC).

About the Role: Data Science Associate, Finance Rotational Program

Across your two rotations, you’ll be embedded in Decision Support teams that operate at the intersection of data and business strategy. Day-to-day, you might be building dashboards in Power BI or Tableau, writing complex SQL queries, developing Python-based data models, or partnering with Finance on transformation projects that modernize how CTC manages its data infrastructure. The program is structured to give you progressive responsibilities so that by the end of your second rotation, you’re operating as a well-rounded data science professional.

You’ll also be part of a broader new graduate community at Canadian Tire, with access to mentorship, continuing education programs, and a supportive culture that values learning, agility, and innovation. The role is primarily onsite in Calgary — four days per week in the office, with one day working from home.

Benefits and Salary

Canadian Tire offers a broadband salary range of $53,000 to $88,000, with a typical hiring range of $53,000 to $70,000. Final compensation depends on your experience, internal equity, and alignment with market conditions. Beyond salary, the company provides comprehensive benefits and retirement programs, performance incentives, continuing education programs, career growth opportunities, and employee product discounts. Benefits-eligible employees also receive up to $5,000 per year in mental health benefits, access to the Triangle Learning Academy, and participation in the Canadian Tire Profit Sharing plan.

Responsibilities

As a Data Science Associate in the Finance Rotational Program, your work will span several high-impact areas across two 12-month rotations. You’ll be expected to contribute meaningfully from day one while growing your capabilities with each new project and team. Here’s what that looks like in practice:

• Business Decision Support: provide subject-matter expertise, analytics, and insights that enable optimal business decisions and help resolve complex operational challenges
• Business Intelligence and Visualization: design and develop dashboards, reports, scorecards, and visualizations using tools like Power BI or Tableau to support data-driven decision-making
• Data Management and Analytics: apply a variety of data science techniques to build complex models, analyze processes, and develop data-driven solutions aligned with the business data strategy
• Finance Transformation: partner with Finance teams on projects that modernize data processes and reporting, and contribute to the design of new financial models
• AI Development: integrate AI into business processes, develop intelligent agents to automate workflows, surface insights, and communicate actionable recommendations with appropriate validation and oversight
• Cross-functional collaboration: work with internal and external teams across Merchandising and Finance, contributing to the overall goals of the Finance Decision Support group

Requirements / Skills

Canadian Tire is looking for graduating students who combine technical depth with strong communication skills and a genuine curiosity about solving business problems with data. The ideal candidate is both analytically rigorous and collaborative — someone who can work independently on complex models while also translating findings clearly for non-technical stakeholders.

• Expected graduation of December 2026 or Spring 2027, with an undergraduate degree in a quantitative or technical field such as Computer Science, Mathematics, Statistics, Data Analytics, Business Analytics, Financial Analytics, or Engineering
• Technical proficiency in SQL, Python (or other coding languages), and BI tools such as Power BI or Tableau
• Demonstrated knowledge in at least one of: BI development, data modelling, data engineering, business analytics, AI development, or process automation
• Nice-to-have: familiarity with Spark, Azure Cloud Tools, Databricks, Microsoft’s Power Platform, or Copilot Studio
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills with the ability to collaborate effectively in team environments and influence stakeholders across different groups
• Critical thinking and problem-solving ability, with comfort managing ambiguity and adapting in a fast-paced, evolving retail environment
• Project, academic, or work experience in finance, retail, or business is considered a strong asset
• Mandatory: an unofficial transcript must be attached to your application — applications without one will not be considered

How to Apply

To apply, use the link below to submit your application through Canadian Tire’s official careers portal. Make sure your resume is up to date and that you attach your unofficial transcript — this is a mandatory requirement for your application to be reviewed.

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