Specialist, Merch Data Governance

Canadian Tire Corporation; Front of Yonge; Hybrid; CAD 32,000 - 51,000; Full time

Job summary

Canadian Tire Corporation in Toronto, Ontario is seeking a Specialist, Merch Data Governance for a 6-month contract. You will manage daily database operations, data extracts, and the team mailbox, while helping modernize product data platforms.

You will run nightly and daily data processes, investigate issues, and present observations to support business decisions. The role blends hands-on execution with analysis and cross-banner collaboration.

Qualifications

• Hands-on proficiency in Excel and data manipulation.
• Experience writing SQL queries and using Access.
• Familiar with merchandising or master data systems (IMS, MDM, Syndigo, Stibo STEP, iHub).

Responsibilities

• Run daily operations – execute scheduled database processes, data extracts and uploads across systems, and flag opportunities to improve them.
• Own the team mailbox – monitor, prioritize, assign and respond to a high volume of requests, escalating complex items using documented scenarios.
• Investigate and resolve – triage data and process issues using logical if/else steps, isolate problems in databases, identify root causes, and raise tickets to IT when needed.
• Pull and present data – query source systems and turn results into clear observations and summaries that support decisions.
• Support modernization – help transition processes and knowledge into new product data platforms.

Skills

Analytical mindset

Problem-solving

Follow documented procedures

Cross-banner coordination

Tools

Excel

SQL

Access

Copilot AI

Power Automate

PowerApps

IMS

MDM

Syndigo

Stibo STEP

iHub Asset

Job description

What You’ll Do

In this 6-month contract, as the Specialist, Merch Data Governance, you will help ensure product data remains accurate and flows reliably across critical business systems. You will manage daily operations, database runs, reporting, and the team mailbox while building the technical skills to investigate issues and support the modernization of our product data platforms. This hands-on role provides a clear path from operational execution to analysis.

Run daily operations – execute scheduled database processes, data extracts and uploads across systems, and flag opportunities to improve them.

Own the team mailbox – monitor, prioritize, assign and respond to a high volume of requests, escalating complex items using documented scenarios.

Investigate and resolve – triage data and process issues using logical if/else steps, isolate problems in databases, identify root causes, and raise tickets to IT when needed.

Pull and present data – query source systems and turn results into clear observations and summaries that support decisions.

Support modernization – help transition processes and knowledge into new product data platforms.

What You Bring

A technical inclination – you are comfortable with basic logic (if/else conditions) and enjoy figuring out how systems and data connect. Hands-on proficiency in Excel and data manipulation is required. Comfort using AI tools such as Microsoft Copilot to make sense of legacy databases, processes and documentation. Proven ability to juggle competing priorities, follow documented procedures precisely, and coordinate across cross-banner teams (CTR / FGL / Mark’s). A problem-solver who stays flexible in the face of change and ambiguity. Experience writing SQL queries and working with Microsoft Access databases is an asset. Exposure to merchandising or master data systems such as IMS, MDM / Syndigo / Stibo STEP, or iHub (Asset) Familiarity with workflow automation tools such as Power Automate or PowerApps. (Asset)

Why this role

Broad exposure – you will work across merchandising, IT and multiple banners.

Room to grow – the role is built to evolve from operational execution into analysis and project work as your skills develop.

Real modernization work – you will help shape the platforms and processes the business will rely on next.

Location

Toronto, Ontario (Hybrid: In-office 4 days a week)

Salary & Benefits

In addition to competitive pay, we offer:

• Career growth opportunities and product discounts
• Broadband Salary Range: $23/hr – $37/hr
• Our typical hiring range is between $23/hr and $30/hr. Salary decisions are also dependent on other factors such as your experience, industry benchmarks, internal equity and other role-specific requirements. 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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• 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.