Market & Geographical Information System (GIS) Analyst

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

Job summary

Canadian Tire Corporation in Toronto is seeking a Market and Geographical Information System (GIS) Analyst to support Real Estate decision making with sales forecasts, cannibalization estimates, and demographic analysis.

You will develop market analyses, assist in long-term real estate strategies, and present insights to regional development teams, AVP, and stakeholders, using Esri GIS tools and data analytics.

Qualifications

• Undergraduate degree in GIS, geography, or related field.
• 1–3 years experience in sales forecasts, cannibalization, market plans, or customer analytics for major retailer or consultancy.
• Experience with Esri GIS products and ability to produce maps following cartographic standards.
• Knowledge of data preparation, data analysis, and statistical tools.

Responsibilities

• Develop market and location analyses including sales forecasts and demographic analysis.
• Assist in creating long-term real estate strategies using store performance and demographic forecasts.
• Assess historical project performance vs. plan and post-audit analyses.
• Prepare visuals to explain forecasts for monthly Real Estate meetings.
• Explore integrating new geospatial datasets and developing self-serve tools.
• Present reports to the Manager, RE & GIS Decision Support, AVP, Retail & Real Estate Decision Support, and stakeholders.

Skills

Sales forecasts

Cannibalization estimates

Market plans

Demographic analysis

Data preparation

Data analysis

Statistical tools

Education

Undergraduate degree in geographic information systems, geography, or closely related field

Tools

ArcGIS Enterprise

ArcGIS Online

ArcGIS Desktop

ArcGIS Mobile GIS

Knime

PowerBI

Python automation

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 forecasts, cannibalization estimates, long term market plans, and demographic analysis to support the capital investment 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 meeting 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 ability to produce informative maps that follow cartographic standards
• 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.

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.

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. Join us in helping to make life in Canada better through living and working our 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.