Data Science Associate, Finance Rotational Program; New Graduate Program

Canadian Tire's Data Science Associate Rotational Program provides an opportunity to develop broad analytical expertise, work cross-functionally with internal and external teams, and be a key member of the data analytics team within Finance Decision Support. This development program is designed to be a strong foundation for a successful analytics career within Finance and other analytics teams across CTC.

The program consists of two progressive 12-month rotations in Decision Support teams that work with Merchandising and Finance in domains such as retail analytics, business intelligence, and data engineering.

• Business Decision Support: Provide subject-matter expertise, analytics, and insights to recommend actions that will enable optimal business decisions and resolve complex business problems.
• Business Intelligence and Visualization: Design and develop complex reports, dashboards, visualizations, and scorecards to support business needs and self-serve capabilities.
• Data Management and Data Analytics: Analyze approaches, processes, and tools to support the business data strategy. Apply a variety of data science techniques to build complex models.
• Finance Transformation: Partner with Finance teams on ongoing transformation projects involving modernizing data processes and reporting, and participating in the design of new financial models.
• AI Development: Integrate AI into business processes and develop intelligent agents that automate workflows, surface insights, and communicate actionable recommendations.

• Expected graduation of December 2026 or Spring 2027
• Undergraduate degree in Computer Science, Mathematics, Engineering, Statistics, Data Analytics, Business Analytics, Financial Analytics, or a related quantitative field
• Demonstrated knowledge in BI development, data modelling, data engineering, business analytics, AI development, or process automation
• Technical proficiency in SQL, Python (or other coding languages), and BI tools such as Power BI or Tableau
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Nice-to-haves:
  Spark, Azure Cloud Tools, Databricks, Microsoft Power Platform, Copilot Studio
• Experience in finance, retail, or business is an asset
• Unofficial transcript is mandatory with application

• Salary range: $53,000 – $88,000 (typical hiring range: $53,000 – $70,000)
• Comprehensive benefits and retirement programs
• Performance incentives and continuing education programs
• $5,000 per year in mental health benefits for eligible employees
• Canadian Tire Profit Sharing
• Career growth opportunities and product discounts

Office

Location:

Calgary, AB. Onsite Requirement:
Four days on-site per week, one day from home.

Undergraduate degree in a quantitative or technical discipline (Computer Science, Mathematics, Engineering, Statistics, Data Analytics, Business Analytics, Financial Analytics or related field). Expected graduation December 2026 or Spring 2027. Proficiency in SQL, Python, and BI tools such as Power BI or Tableau. Unofficial transcript required with application.