Data Scientist

Sportchek; Calgary; On-site; CAD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

SportChek is seeking a Data Scientist to lead store labour planning and provide analytics support for strategic initiatives and operational efficiencies. You will present relevant analysis and prepare reports for store managers up to senior executives, leveraging large data sets for forecasting, budgeting, and planning within FP&A.

The role involves collaboration with Store Operations leadership across SportChek and Mark’s, and opportunities to apply machine learning and automation to finance

Qualifications

• Minimum of 2 years in a business, analytics, or finance role.
• CPA/CA/CGA/CMA designation and/or MMA/MBA/analytics master's is considered an asset.
• Ability to clearly and confidently communicate to both technical and non-technical audiences.
• Ability to manage multiple projects, driving key business results under tight deadlines.
• Strong problem solving, analytical, and strategic thinking skills; able to see the “big picture” in a complex business environment.
• Working knowledge of BI tools such as PowerBI, Tableau is an asset.
• Knowledge of database management, information management, and data marts with hands-on experience using Knime or Alteryx is an asset.
• Working knowledge of Python, SQL or other coding languages and experience with Azure Synapse and/or Databricks.
• Prior experience in machine learning or predictive analytics would be an asset.

Responsibilities

• Lead store labour planning and analytical support for FP&A initiatives.
• Present analysis and prepare reports for store managers to senior executives.
• Support forecasting, budgeting, and planning activities within FP&A.
• Collaborate with Store Operations leadership teams across SportChek and Mark’s.
• Develop self-serve analytics to drive value across 550+ stores.
• Oversee analytical processes leveraging store financial data.

Skills

Business analytics

Financial analysis

Communication

Project management

Problem solving

BI tools

Database knowledge

Python

SQL

Education

CPA/CA/CGA/CMA

MMA/MBA/Analytics Master’s

Tools

PowerBI

Tableau

Knime

Alteryx

Python

SQL

Azure Synapse

Databricks

Job description

What you bring

This Data Scientist role is an exciting interdisciplinary role where you will be responsible for store labour planning, as well as providing analytical support for strategic initiatives and operational efficiencies. The incumbent will present relevant analysis and prepare reports that support various levels of the organization from store managers to senior executives. The ideal candidate should be comfortable working with large sets of data and possess familiarity with forecasting, budgeting, and planning activities within a typical FP&A role. This position will frequently collaborate with the Store Operations leadership teams in SportChek and Mark’s. It provides opportunities to gain insights into advanced analytics, machine learning, and automation as applied to finance and store operations processes. Play a key role in managing the Store Payroll spend at SportChek and Mark’s Identify areas or opportunities within the business for operational efficiencies and/or revenue growth, analyzing and implementing changes that will influence store operations strategy and drive improved profitability. Lead compensation plan model design target setting to drive performance of strategic metrics and meet financial targets. Lead and participate in planning meetings to support ongoing business initiatives. Collaborate with many teams to unlock new analytics that drive common objectives. Be an Automation Champion – develop self-serve analytics to drive value generating activities in our 550+ stores across Mark’s and SportChek Oversee analytical processes leveraging store financial data including income statement data.

What you bring

• Minimum of 2 years of experience in a business, analytics, or finance role
• Professional accounting designation (CPA, CA, CGA, CMA) and/or master’s degree in MMA, MBA, or analytics is considered an asset.
• Ability to clearly and confidently, communicate to both technical and non-technical audiences.
• Ability to manage multiple projects, driving key business results under tight deadlines.
• Strong problem solving, analytical, and strategic thinking skills; able to see the “big picture” in a complex business environment.
• Working Knowledge or interest in BI tools such as PowerBI, and/or Tableau is an asset.
• Knowledge of database management, information management, and data mart design along with hands-on experience using data analysis / workflow tools such as Knime or Alteryx is an asset.
• Working knowledge of Python, SQL or other coding languages and experience with Azure Synapse and/or Databricks.
• Prior experience in machine learning or predictive analytics would be an asset.

This posting represents an existing vacancy within our organization.

About Us

Canadian Tire Corporation, Limited (“CTC”) is one of Canada’s most admired and trusted companies. With more than 90 Owned Brands, over 1,600 retail locations, financial services, exemplary e-commerce capabilities, and exciting market-leading merchandising strategies. We dream big and work as one to innovate with purpose for our customers at every level of our business, investing in new technologies and products, and doubling down on top talent to drive the company forward. We offer competitive salaries and wages to CTC employees, as well as store discounts, supported learning through our Triangle Learning Academy, Canadian Tire Profit Sharing, and retirement and savings programs for eligible employees. As part of our enhanced flex benefits program, we offer mental health benefits in the amount of $5,000 per year for benefits-eligible employees and their families, including total well-being, and mental health tools and resources for all employees.

Core Values:

we are innovators and entrepreneurs at our core, outcomes drive us, inclusion is a must, we are stronger together and we take personal responsibility. It is an especially exciting time to join CTC and its family of companies where career opportunities are wide-ranging! Join us, where there's a place for you here.

Our Commitment to Diversity, Inclusion and Belonging

We are committed to fostering an environment where belonging thrives, and diversity, inclusion and equity are infused into everything we do. We believe in building an organizational culture where people are consistently treated with dignity while respecting individual religion, nationality, gender, race, age, perceived ability, spoken language, sexual orientation, and identification. We are united in our purpose of being here to help make life in Canada better.

Accommodations

We stand firm in our Core Value that inclusion is a must. We welcome and encourage candidates from equity-seeking groups such as people who identify as racialized, Indigenous, 2SLGBTQIA+, women, people with disabilities, and beyond. Should you require any accommodation in applying for this role, or throughout the interview process, please make them known when contacted and we will work with you to help meet your needs.