Associate Manager, Strategy Enablement (18 Month Contract)

Canadian Tire Corporation; Toronto; On-site; CAD 64,000 - 106,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Store discounts

Triangle Learning Academy

Profit Sharing

Retirement and savings programs

Mental health benefits (CAD 5,000/yr)

Job summary

Canadian Tire Corporation is seeking an Associate Manager, Strategy Enablement on an 18-month contract in Toronto, ON. The role translates strategic vision into actionable initiatives, drives cross-functional alignment, and ensures execution of strategies for Lighthouse occasions.

Responsibilities include coordinating Lighthouse workstreams, synthesizing customer insights, and developing executive-ready materials to support COO/CCO decisions, with a focus on Customer Centric Growth and

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Commerce, Marketing, Strategy, Economics, or related field
• 4–5 years of experience in strategy, consulting, customer insights, merchandising, marketing, project management, retail, or related business functions
• Strong analytical and synthesis skills with ability to translate insights into recommendations
• Experience turning customer insights and analysis into actionable strategies
• Proven ability to manage projects with multiple stakeholders and priorities
• Strong communication, storytelling, and executive-ready presentation skills
• Ability to influence stakeholders and build alignment without direct authority
• Advanced proficiency in PowerPoint and Excel

Responsibilities

• Translate strategic visions into actionable initiatives and drive cross-functional alignment
• Manage Lighthouse (Occasions) workstreams from planning through execution and track timelines
• Coordinate inputs, monitor progress, identify risks and mitigation plans
• Facilitate workshops and planning discussions to advance priorities
• Prepare status updates and executive-ready recommendations
• Develop strategic narratives, analyses, and business cases
• Collaborate with merchandising, marketing, digital, loyalty, and store operations teams
• Track performance and learnings from Lighthouse reviews for improvement

Skills

Analytical skills

Presentation skills

Stakeholder influence

Cross-functional collaboration

Project management

PowerPoint

Excel

Education

Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Commerce, Marketing, Strategy, Economics, or related field

Tools

PowerPoint

Excel

Job description

Canadian Tire Corporation is seeking a strategic, analytical, and execution-oriented Associate Manager, Strategy Enablement to join the CTC Strategy Enablement team on an 18-month contract in Toronto, ON. This role plays an important part in translating strategic vision into actionable initiatives, driving cross-functional alignment, and ensuring successful execution of strategies for key customer Lighthouse occasions.

The Associate Manager will support the development and execution of the Customer Centric Growth (CCG) strategy by synthesizing customer insights, developing business recommendations, and partnering across the organization to bring strategies to life.

What You'll Do

• Manage assigned Lighthouse (Occasions) workstreams from planning through execution, including critical path timelines, stakeholder coordination, and performance tracking
• Coordinate cross-functional inputs, monitor progress, and proactively identify risks, dependencies, and mitigation plans
• Facilitate working sessions and planning discussions to drive alignment and advance business priorities
• Prepare status updates, recommendations, and reports for leadership stakeholders
• Contribute to the development and refinement of Customer Centric growth strategies by leveraging customer research, market intelligence, competitive insights, and business performance data
• Translate customer research into actionable recommendations that inform assortment and go-to-market strategies
• Support COO and CCO stakeholders in evaluating opportunities, prioritizing initiatives, and making evidence-based business decisions
• Develop strategic narratives, business cases, analyses, and executive-ready materials
• Build strong relationships with merchandising, marketing, digital, loyalty, store operations, and other cross-functional teams
• Track business performance and customer outcomes to evaluate strategy effectiveness
• Conduct post-Lighthouse reviews to identify learnings and opportunities for improvement

What You'll Bring

• Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Commerce, Marketing, Strategy, Economics, or a related field
• 4–5 years of experience in strategy, consulting, customer insights, merchandising, marketing, project management, retail, or related business functions
• Strong analytical skills with the ability to synthesize multiple sources of information into clear insights and recommendations
• Experience translating customer insights and business analysis into actionable strategies
• Demonstrated ability to manage projects involving multiple stakeholders and competing priorities
• Strong communication, storytelling, and presentation skills, including executive-ready materials
• Proven ability to influence stakeholders and build alignment without direct authority
• Advanced proficiency in PowerPoint and Excel

Compensation

Typical hiring range: $64,000–$106,000 CAD annually. Target salary range: $85,000–$95,000 CAD annually.

Benefits

Store discounts, Triangle Learning Academy, Canadian Tire Profit Sharing, retirement and savings programs, and $5,000 per year in mental health benefits for eligible employees and their families.

Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Commerce, Marketing, Strategy, Economics, or related field; 4–5 years of experience in strategy, consulting, customer insights, merchandising, marketing, project management, or retail; advanced proficiency in PowerPoint and Excel