Manager, Network Analytics – Canadian Tire – Toronto, ON

Canadian Tire Corporation — one of Canada’s most recognized and trusted retailers — is looking for a Manager, Network Analytics to join their team in Toronto, Ontario. This is a leadership role sitting at the intersection of data, strategy, and delivery, where you’ll guide a team of analytics professionals in solving real business problems across retail and store operations.

In this role, you’ll serve as the critical bridge between senior business leaders and technical teams — translating ambiguous business challenges into structured data science, analytics, and AI-driven solutions. If you’re a seasoned analytics leader with strong project management instincts and a passion for driving measurable business impact, this is a role worth exploring.

About the Role: Manager, Network Analytics

As the Manager, Network Analytics, you’ll own end-to-end delivery of analytics and AI initiatives — from intake through to execution and release. You’ll lead a team of data analysts, BI developers, data scientists, and data engineers, setting the technical direction while keeping the team focused on delivering high-quality, actionable insights tied directly to business outcomes.

This is a people-first leadership role that requires strong stakeholder communication, delivery management across multiple concurrent initiatives, and the ability to establish analytical standards and data quality practices. You’ll work closely with senior leaders, remove blockers for your team, and ensure all solutions are maintainable and aligned with Canadian Tire’s enterprise data and AI standards.

Benefits and Salary

Canadian Tire offers a broadband salary range of $79,000 – $131,000 CAD annually, with a typical hiring range between $90,000 – $130,000 CAD per annum depending on experience, skills, and other factors. Beyond competitive pay, employees enjoy career growth opportunities, product discounts, Canadian Tire Profit Sharing, retirement and savings programs, and an enhanced flex benefits package that includes $5,000 per year in mental health benefits for eligible employees and their families. Learning and development is supported through the Triangle Learning Academy.

Responsibilities

As Manager, Network Analytics, your day-to-day work spans people leadership, project delivery, stakeholder communication, and technical oversight. You’ll be expected to set a clear direction for your team while staying closely connected to business priorities and ensuring every deliverable has a measurable impact.

• Lead and develop a team of data analysts, BI developers, data scientists, and data engineers — creating clarity around priorities, expectations, and career growth
• Act as the primary translator between business stakeholders and technical teams, ensuring shared understanding of goals, constraints, and outcomes
• Translate business questions into structured data, analytics, or AI approaches, selecting the right methodology for the problem at hand
• Own end-to-end delivery of analytics and AI initiatives, managing timelines, dependencies, and resourcing across multiple concurrent projects
• Partner with senior business leaders to understand strategic objectives and operational challenges, communicating progress, risks, and trade-offs clearly
• Set technical standards for analytical rigour, data quality, and solution design — reviewing approaches without needing to be a hands-on builder
• Ensure solutions are maintainable, well-documented, and aligned with enterprise data and AI standards
• Proactively identify risks and course-correct to keep work on track and aligned to business priorities

Requirements / Skills

The ideal candidate is an experienced analytics or data science leader with a background in retail or field-based operations, strong delivery management capabilities, and the communication skills to influence both technical and non-technical audiences. Canadian Tire values people who can operate confidently in a fast-paced, matrixed environment.

• 2+ years of experience leading and managing an analytics or data science team
• 2+ years supporting retail, store operations, or field-based organizations; prior hands-on analytics or data science experience is preferred
• Strong project and delivery management skills with a track record of meeting timelines across multiple concurrent initiatives
• Excellent communication skills with the ability to influence and align both technical and non-technical stakeholders
• Demonstrated ability to translate ambiguous business questions into clear data or AI approaches
• Experience with analytics and data platforms, with exposure to AI-driven use cases and advanced analytics in a business environment
• Ability to research new technologies and onboard team members effectively
• SAFe certification is considered an asset

How to Apply

To apply for this Manager, Network Analytics position at Canadian Tire, use the link below to access the official job posting. Make sure your resume is up to date and tailored to the requirements outlined above before submitting your application.

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