Team Lead, Technology Representative Systems – Canadian Tire – Brampton, ON

Canadian Tire Corporation is one of Canada’s most recognized retail and technology enterprises, and their Brampton headquarters is home to a growing IT team with a strong focus on supply chain innovation. This Team Lead, Technology Representative Systems role sits at the intersection of technical leadership and enterprise delivery — ideal for a seasoned technologist ready to guide cross-functional teams and drive meaningful outcomes across complex systems.

In this position, you’ll oversee a team of Senior Programmers, Programmer Analysts, and Business Analysts, steering end-to-end project delivery from initial intake through full implementation. If you thrive managing competing priorities, mentoring technical talent, and bridging the gap between IT and Supply Chain operations, this is a role worth exploring.

About the Role: Team Lead, Technology Representative Systems

As a Team Lead within Canadian Tire’s Enterprise Technology group, you’ll lead the design and delivery of applications and systems that support Supply Chain and retail operations. You’ll develop and recommend technical solution options — including data and system architecture — while ensuring all deliverables align with cost, quality, and timeline expectations. Your work will have direct impact on how the organization manages its technology infrastructure and enterprise-wide initiatives.

Beyond the technical side, this role demands strong stakeholder communication and relationship management. You’ll liaise with external partners and vendors, provide regular updates to leadership on risk and progress, and support your team through performance feedback and development. The ability to balance long-term strategic direction with day-to-day operational demands is essential here.

Benefits and Salary

Canadian Tire offers a competitive salary with a typical hiring range of $64,000 to $85,000 annually, depending on experience, qualifications, and internal equity. Beyond pay, employees receive comprehensive benefits and retirement programs, performance incentives, continuing education programs, and career growth opportunities. The company also provides product discounts, Canadian Tire Profit Sharing for eligible employees, and an enhanced flex benefits program that includes $5,000 per year in mental health support for benefits-eligible employees and their families. Additional well-being tools and resources are available to all employees.

Responsibilities

This role carries broad accountability across team leadership, technical delivery, and stakeholder engagement. From coaching direct reports and managing project intake to designing system architecture and escalating technical issues, the Team Lead serves as the central point of coordination for technology initiatives within the Supply Chain domain.

• Lead and coach Senior Programmers, Programmer Analysts, and Business Analysts to support professional development and delivery excellence
• Manage end-to-end delivery of technology projects, from requirements intake and planning through to implementation
• Develop and recommend technical solution options, including data and system architecture, for new applications and business processes
• Coordinate and review team deliverables to ensure alignment with cost, quality, and timeline expectations
• Communicate proactively with IT, Supply Chain, and business stakeholders to deliver defined project outcomes
• Provide second-level escalation support for technical issues as required
• Act as primary liaison with external partners and vendors on corporately sponsored initiatives
• Support performance management through feedback cycles and the annual review process
• Identify and report risks to Manager and Leadership with recommended mitigation actions

Requirements / Skills

Canadian Tire is looking for a candidate who combines technical depth with leadership maturity. The ideal applicant brings hands-on development experience alongside a demonstrated track record of managing teams and delivering complex technology projects within retail or supply chain environments.

• Post-secondary degree in Computer Science, Industrial Engineering, or a related discipline
• 4–10 years of experience in technology development and delivery
• Minimum 3 years of leadership or team management experience
• Proven SDLC experience covering design, development, testing, and implementation
• Strong Supply Chain and retail operations knowledge to inform scalable technology solutions
• Proficiency in core technologies including C#, ASP.NET Core, SQL/T-SQL, Oracle, Microsoft SQL Server, and Microsoft Azure
• Experience with DevOps tools such as Git, Jira, Confluence, and Jenkins
• Excellent communication skills across all organizational levels, with the ability to manage stakeholder relationships effectively
• Experience with Data Warehouse environments, Power BI, Databricks, or enterprise systems like Manhattan, JDA, or SAP considered an asset

How to Apply

To apply for this position, use the link below to access the official Canadian Tire job posting. Ensure your resume is up to date and reflects your relevant technical and leadership experience before submitting.

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