Specialist, Merch Data Governance

Canadian Tire Financial Services; Toronto; Hybrid; CAD 32,000 - 51,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Career growth opportunities

Product discounts

Job summary

Canadian Tire Financial Services is seeking a Specialist, Merch Data Governance for a 6-month contract in Toronto. You will ensure product data accuracy and reliable data flows across critical business systems, with hands-on operations, reporting, and daily database runs.

This role provides a path from operational execution to analysis as you partner with merchandising, IT and banners. You will monitor the team mailbox, triage data issues, and contribute to modernizing product data platforms.

Qualifications

• Experience with data governance and product data quality.
• Proficient in SQL and data extraction/manipulation.
• Familiarity with Access databases and merchandising/master data systems.

Responsibilities

• Run daily operations and scheduled data processes.
• Own the team mailbox, triage and respond to requests.
• Investigate data/process issues and escalate when needed.
• Pull and present observations from source systems to support decisions.
• Assist modernization efforts for product data platforms.

Skills

Data governance

SQL queries

Excel

Data analysis

Cross-functional coordination

Problem solving

Tools

Microsoft Access

IMS

MDM / Syndigo / Stibo STEP

iHub

Power Automate

PowerApps

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)We’re always looking for great talent! 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.