Market & Geographical Information System (GIS) Analyst

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

Job summary

Canadian Tire Corporation, Limited is seeking a Market and GIS Analyst to support the Real Estate and GIS Decision Support team in Toronto. You will develop market analyses, forecast sales, cannibalization estimates, and demographic insights to inform capital investment decisions.

You will work with Esri GIS products, PowerBI, and Python automation to create actionable maps and dashboards for regional development teams and stakeholders across the organization.

Qualifications

• Undergraduate GIS/Geography degree required.
• 1–3 years experience in sales forecasts and market analysis for retailers or consultancies.
• Experience with Esri GIS products to create informative maps.
• Data preparation, analysis, and statistical tools experience.
• Familiarity with Knime, PowerBI, Python automation, and Azure Synapse is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Develop market and location analyses with detailed sales forecasts, cannibalization estimates, competitor analysis, and demographic analysis.
• Assist in the creation of long-term real estate strategies by incorporating store performance, demographics and macro forecasts.
• Assess historical project performance vs. plan and post-audit analyses to improve accuracy and efficiencies.
• Prepare content and visuals to explain sales forecasts and related analysis for monthly Real Estate meeting cycles.
• Look for opportunities to enhance the current process through new geospatial datasets, products, and self-serve applications.

Skills

Geospatial analysis

Data analysis

Statistical tools

Education

Undergraduate degree in GIS or Geography

Tools

ArcGIS Enterprise

ArcGIS Online

ArcGIS Desktop

ArcGIS Mobile GIS

Knime

PowerBI

Python

Azure Synapse

Job description

Market and Geographical Information System (GIS) Analyst

The Real Estate and GIS Decision Support team supports the decision-making process across CTC by providing geospatial data, analytics, insights, and GIS expertise.

The team is looking for a Market & GIS Analyst to support the Real Estate group by providing sales forecast s , cannibalization estimates, long term market plans, and demographic analysis to support the capital inv estment decision-making process . Reporting to the Manager of the Real Estate and GIS Decision Support team , the GIS Analyst will provide support to regional development teams as required, while also working collaboratively with other members of the team to develop new tools in support of the above functions.

What you'll do:

• Develop market and location analyses which include detailed sales forecasts, cannibalization estimates, competitor analysis, and demographic analysis
• Assist in the creation of long-term real estate strategies by incorporating current and future store performance, long-term demographic and macro-economic forecasts, future residential development, and changes to the physical retail landscape
• Assess historical project performance vs. plan and post-audit previous analysis to uncover opportunities to increase accuracy and efficiencies
• Prepare content and visuals to explain sales forecasts and related analysis for monthly Real Estate m eeting cycles
• Look for opportunities to enhance the current process through the integration of new geospatial datasets , products, and developing applications to further enable self-serve
• Present reports and analysis to the Manager, RE & GIS Decision Support; AVP, Retail & Real Estate Decision Support; and various stakeholders around the organisation

What you'll bring:

• A minimum of an undergraduate degree in geographic information systems, geography, or a closely related field that required equivalent coursework in geographic information systems
• 1-3 years experience providing sales forecasts, cannibalization estimates, market plans/network strategies, or customer analytics for a major retailers or consultancy group
• Experience with Esri 's suite of GIS products, including ArcGIS Enterprise, Online, Desktop, and mobile GIS ; along with the a bility to produce informative maps that follow cartographic standard s
• Knowledge and experience in data preparation, data analysis, and statistical tool sets
• Working knowledge of Knime , PowerBI , automation with Python , and Azure Synapse considered an asset

Our typical hiring range is between $53,000.00 and $88,000.00 CAD Annual. The target salary range is between $60,000 and $70,000.00 CAD Annual. Salary decisions are also dependent on other factors such as your experience, job-related knowledge, skills and competencies, market location, industry benchmarks, internal equity and other role-specific requirements.

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

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.

• 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.

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,