Integrated Planning & Communications Student (4 months) - Winter 2027

Canadian Tire Corporation; Calgary; On-site; CAD 32,000 - 51,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Career growth

Product discounts

Job summary

Sport Chek, a banner of Canadian Tire Corporation, is seeking student-focused support in operations and communications. You will coordinate calendars, assist with major store and community initiatives, and help create engaging store communications and materials.

Ideal candidates are pursuing a post-secondary degree in business/communications or related fields, with strong organizational and communication skills.

Qualifications

• Strong organizational and project coordination skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills with an eye for clear content.
• Analytical mindset with ability to interpret data, identify insights and make recommendations.
• Proficiency with Microsoft 365 applications (Excel, PowerPoint, Teams, SharePoint) and eagerness to learn new tools.
• Collaborative, proactive, and detail-oriented approach with passion for community engagement and retail operations.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate and maintain annual workload and event calendars across multiple teams.
• Support planning and execution of store and community initiatives.
• Create, publish and maintain store communications and resources.
• Manage project activities including meetings, action-item tracking and stakeholder communication.
• Analyze store feedback and data to identify trends and improvements.
• Develop presentations and communication plans to drive execution across stores and partners.
• Gain exposure to enterprise-wide retail operations and store communications.
• Work on high-profile national events and initiatives.
• Partner with leaders across Operations, Marketing, Merchandising, and Community teams.

Skills

Organization & coordination

Communication

Analytical thinking

MS 365 proficiency

Team collaboration

Education

Post-secondary degree in Business/Communications/Marketing/Operations/PM

Job description

Our Commitment to Students

At Canadian Tire, we are committed to providing students with a supportive and collaborative environment that fosters knowledge sharing and offers key experiences to help them develop their capabilities through projects and objectives. We believe in setting specific and measurable goals that align with our business objectives to support learning and help students achieve their full potential. Our culture emphasizes learning from others, continuous improvement, agility, growth, and innovation, and we are invested in building a talented, diverse workforce for the future of Canada and Canadian Tire. Additionally, we are dedicated to building strong relationships with our student employees by engaging with them throughout their education and career pursuits and creating opportunities for ongoing communication and relationship building.

What You’ll Do:

• Coordinate and maintain annual workload and event calendars, ensuring alignment across Operations, Marketing, Merchandising, Visual, Loss Prevention, and Allocation teams.
• Support the planning and execution of major store and community initiatives, including Mother’s Day Run, Pedal for Kids, SGMC, and Jumpstart programs.
• Create, publish, and maintain store communications, content, and resources through Zipline, ensuring information is accurate, organized, and engaging.
• Manage project activities including meeting coordination, action-item tracking, stakeholder communication, and program administration.
• Analyze store feedback, engagement metrics, and operational data to identify trends and support continuous improvement opportunities.
• Develop presentations, communication plans, event briefs, and other materials that help drive execution across stores and business partners.
• Gain exposure to enterprise-wide retail operations and store communications.
• Work on high-profile national events and community initiatives
• Partner with leaders across Operations, Marketing, Merchandising, and Community teams.

What you bring:

• Currently pursuing a post-secondary degree or diploma in Business, Communications, Marketing, Operations, Project Management, or a related field.
• Strong organizational and project coordination skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with an eye for creating clear and effective content.
• Strong analytical mindset with the ability to interpret data, identify insights, and make recommendations.
• Proficiency with Microsoft 365 applications (Excel, PowerPoint, Teams, SharePoint) and an eagerness to learn new digital tools and platforms.
• A collaborative, proactive, and detail-oriented approach, coupled with a passion for community engagement, retail operations, and continuous improvement.

We’re always looking for great talent! In addition to competitive pay, we offer:

• Career growth opportunities and product discounts

Broadband Salary Range: $23.00 - $37.00 CAD hourly

Our typical hiring range is between $23.00 and $30.00 hourly. Salary decisions are also dependent on other factors such as your experience, industry benchmarks, internal equity and other role-specific requirements. We’re committed to attracting top talent. For critical roles, the compensation offering will be reviewed to ensure alignment with market rate and conditions and the unique value you bring to the role.

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We may use artificial intelligence tools as part of our recruitment process to assist in the initial screening of resumes. All hiring decisions, including candidate evaluation, selection, and disposition, are made by human recruiters.

About Us

At Sport Chek, we want to find what moves you, and help build your career from there. As Canada’s destination for footwear, apparel, and sporting goods; we believe that sport and activity has the power to help shape your style, your relationships, and your mind. Along with colleagues across the Canadian Tire family of companies, you’ll be a part of a collaborative network of like-minded individuals who draw on their collective experience to best serve customers across all banners from coast-to-coast. 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.