Manager, Data Strategy & Intelligence

Canadian Tire Corporation; Toronto; On-site; CAD 79,000 - 131,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Product discounts

Competitive pay

Career growth opportunities

Job summary

Canadian Tire Corporation is seeking a Manager, Data Strategy & Intelligence to lead Jumpstart’s enterprise data strategy and governance, turning data into practical insights for decision-making and impact. You will align data platforms, analytics, and partnerships to improve efficiency and community outcomes.

The role requires building organizational data literacy, mentoring analytics teams, and partnering with internal and external stakeholders to advance data-driven initiatives across sport

Qualifications

• Strong interest in using data, evidence, and technology to create positive social impact.
• Experience in nonprofit or public sector environments is a plus.
• Ability to translate complex data into clear insights for varied audiences.
• Proven track record leading enterprise data strategy and governance.
• Experience collaborating with vendors, consultants, and partners.

Responsibilities

• Lead the development and execution of Jumpstart's enterprise data strategy and roadmap.
• Establish data governance standards, policies, and practices for data quality, security, and privacy.
• Advise leadership on analytics, AI, and opportunities to improve organizational effectiveness.
• Partner with IT, Privacy, Cyber Security, and business units to deploy data solutions.
• Build tools and frameworks for evidence-informed decision-making across the organisatie.
• Lead cross-functional projects involving technology, operations, and stakeholders.

Skills

Data Strategy

Governance

Stakeholder Engagement

Leadership

Analytics

Communication

Education

Undergraduate degree in Data Analytics/Information Systems/Computer Science

Tools

Power BI

SQL

Azure/AWS

Job description

What You'll Do

The Manager, Data Strategy & Intelligence will lead Jumpstart’s enterprise data strategy and help turn data into practical insights that strengthen decision-making, improve operations, and increase community impact. This is a strategic, cross‑functional role for a data leader who can connect business needs, technology solutions, analytics, and social impact.

Enterprise Data Strategy & Governance

• Lead the development and execution of Jumpstart's enterprise data strategy and roadmap.
• Establish data governance standards, policies, and practices that ensure data quality, security, privacy, and accessibility.
• Advise leadership on emerging technologies, analytics, AI, and opportunities to improve organizational effectiveness through data.
• Identify opportunities to streamline processes, improve decision‑making, and increase operational efficiency.

Data Platforms, Systems & Innovation

• Lead the assessment, implementation, optimization, and evaluation of enterprise data platforms, reporting tools, and digital products.
• Serve as Jumpstart's primary business lead for data‑related initiatives involving internal technology teams and external vendors.
• Partner with IT, Privacy, Cyber Security, and operational teams to ensure successful deployment and adoption of technology solutions.
• Evaluate and recommend new systems, software, and technologies that improve organizational performance.

Analytics, Intelligence & Decision Support

• Transform organizational data into actionable insights that inform planning, investment, and performance management.
• Develop tools and frameworks that support evidence‑informed decision‑making across the organization.
• Translate complex data into clear recommendations for leadership, staff, funders, and external partners.
• Support the measurement, communication, and continuous improvement of organizational impact.

Partnerships, Innovation & Sector Leadership

• Lead the development, deployment, and evaluation of data‑related initiatives, products and future innovation opportunities.
• Manage relationships with vendors, consultants, and technology partners.
• Represent Jumpstart in conversations related to data strategy, analytics, and evidence‑informed decision‑making.
• Support sector‑wide initiatives that strengthen data infrastructure, intelligence, and collaboration across sport and recreation.

Team Leadership & Capacity Building

• Build organizational data literacy and strengthen staff capacity to use data effectively.
• Provide leadership and mentorship to team members responsible for analytics, evaluation, and learning functions.
• Foster a culture of continuous learning, innovation, and evidence‑informed decision‑making.
• Ensure organizational learning and impact measurement activities align with enterprise data strategy.

What You Bring

• Strong interest in using data, evidence, and technology to create positive social impact for children, youth, and communities.
• Experience in nonprofit, philanthropic, public sector, social impact, consulting, technology, corporate, or other complex stakeholder environments. Experience in sport, recreation, physical activity, or child and youth wellbeing is considered a strong asset.
• Exceptional ability to translate complex data, analytics, technical concepts, and emerging technologies into clear, practical insights for a wide variety of audiences.
• Proven ability to build organizational understanding, confidence, and capacity to use data in support of decision‑making, performance improvement, and impact measurement.
• Undergraduate degree in Data Analytics, Information Systems, Business Intelligence, Computer Science, Statistics, or a related field.
• Progressive experience leading or supporting enterprise data strategy, analytics, data governance, business intelligence, data products, or technology‑enabled transformation initiatives.
• Experience working with data platforms, reporting tools, data integrations, cloud‑based technologies, digital products, or similar systems.
• Working knowledge of data governance, privacy, cybersecurity considerations, artificial intelligence, automation, and emerging technologies, with the judgment to partner with subject matter experts when deeper technical expertise is required.
• Demonstrated experience leading cross‑functional projects involving technology, operations, and business stakeholders.
• Proven ability to assess and implement technology solutions that improve organizational effectiveness and support strategic objectives.
• Experience managing vendors, consultants, research partners, and strategic relationships.
• Experience coaching, mentoring, or leading others through direct people leadership, project leadership, or cross‑functional influence.
• Strong communication, facilitation, relationship management, and stakeholder engagement skills.
• Valid driver’s license and ability to travel for work purposes as required.
• Bilingualism (French) is an asset.

Benefits & Compensation

• Competitive pay; salary range 79,000.00 – 131,000.00 CAD annually.
• Typical hiring range 110,000.00 – 118,000.00 CAD per annum, adjusted for experience, skills, and market benchmarks.
• Career growth opportunities and product discounts.
• Broadband salary range and benefits aligned with organizational priorities.

Equal Opportunity Statement

Canadian Tire is an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to a diverse and inclusive workplace for all. We recognize that our future success depends on the perspectives and contributions of all our employees— their diverse backgrounds, abilities and experiences make our business stronger. If you are contacted for a job opportunity, please advise us of any accommodations needed to ensure fair and equitable access throughout the recruitment and selection process. All accommodation information provided will be treated as confidential and used only for the purpose of providing an accessible candidate experience.

This posting represents an existing vacancy within our organization. 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.