Category Business Analyst

Canadian Tire; Toronto; On-site; CAD 53,000 - 88,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive benefits and retirement programs

Performance incentives

$5,000 mental health benefits

Career growth opportunities

Product discounts

Profit sharing

Triangle Learning Academy

Job summary

Canadian Tire is seeking a Category Business Analyst for their Christmas Indoor Décor team in Toronto. You will play a key role in supporting assortment decisions and executing category processes in a dynamic retail environment. Ideal candidates are highly organized with a strong analytical background. New graduates with relevant degrees in Business or Marketing are encouraged to apply. The position offers a competitive salary range and comprehensive benefits.

Qualifications

• Recent graduates are welcome to apply.
• Proven ability to manage competing priorities in a fast-paced environment.
• Comfortable working with data.

Responsibilities

• Provide analysis and insights for assortment decisions.
• Own execution of category processes and manage workstreams.
• Support vendor processes and product development.

Skills

Organizational skills

Excel proficiency

Analytical thinking

Communication skills

Collaborative mindset

Curiosity for design and trends

Education

Undergraduate or postgraduate degree in Business, Marketing, Commerce, Retail Management, or Data & Analytics

Tools

Reporting tools

Job description

The Category Business Analyst, Christmas Indoor Décor plays a direct role in helping Canadians create meaningful moments during the holiday season by supporting one of the most dynamic, creatively driven, and fast‑paced categories at Canadian Tire.

As a key member of the buying team, you will be at the hub of our retail organization, supporting a Category Business Manager as we plan, build, and execute a best‑in‑class Christmas Indoor Décor assortment. This role balances strong analytical discipline with a focus on style, design, and emerging seasonal trends, helping ensure our assortments are both commercially sound and visually impactful.

What You’ll Do

• 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 fast‑moving workstreams simultaneously in a highly seasonal, deadline‑driven environment
• Support vendor processes, line reviews, and product development – from early ideation through in‑store execution
• Monitor emerging customer trends through data, social cues, and market insights, identifying opportunities early
• Translate data into meaningful insights by highlighting key risks, wins, and opportunities to support decision‑making
• Balance the art and science of the category by pairing creative product storytelling and design with disciplined analytics
• Collaborate cross‑functionally and communicate effectively with partners at all levels of the organization
• Support brand and executional excellence across samples, POP, product accuracy checks, and key presentations

What You Bring

• An undergraduate and/or postgraduate degree in Business, Marketing, Commerce, Retail Management, or Data & Analytics; experience in retail in an analytical role is an asset. New graduates are welcome to apply.
• Proven ability to stay highly organized and manage competing priorities in a fast‑paced, deadline‑driven environment
• A natural ability to communicate clearly and confidently with a wide range of stakeholders, adapting style as needed
• Demonstrated ability to collaborate, influence, problem‑solve, and negotiate with colleagues or more senior business members
• Strong Excel skills and comfort working with data and multiple reporting tools
• A strong interest in style, design, and seasonal trends, with curiosity for how customers shop and engage with product
• A hands‑on mindset – comfortable getting into the details and supporting the business wherever needed
• Enjoys working as part of a collaborative, supportive, and high‑performing team

Benefits

• Broadband salary range: $53,000 – $88,000 (typical hiring range: $58,000 – $70,000)
• Comprehensive benefits and retirement programs
• Performance incentives and Continuing Education Programs
• $5,000 per year in mental health benefits for eligible employees and families
• Career growth opportunities and product discounts
• Canadian Tire Profit Sharing
• Triangle Learning Academy

Undergraduate or postgraduate degree in Business, Marketing, Commerce, Retail Management, or Data & Analytics. Strong Excel skills, experience with data and reporting tools, ability to manage competing priorities in a fast‑paced environment. New graduates welcome.