Job Description & How to Apply Below
Our Commitment to Students
At Canadian Tire, we are committed to providing students with a supportive and collaborative environment that fosters knowledge sharing and offers key experiences to help them develop their capabilities through projects and objectives. We believe in setting specific and measurable goals that align with our business objectives to support learning and help students achieve their full potential. Our culture emphasizes learning from others, continuous improvement, agility, growth, and innovation, and we are invested in building a talented, diverse workforce for the future of Canada and Canadian Tire.
Additionally, we are dedicated to building strong relationships with our student employees by engaging with them throughout their education and career pursuits and creating opportunities for ongoing communication and relationship building.
Key Responsibilities
Support hands‑on laboratory testing such as wash testing, material performance testing, and comparative evaluations
Assist with sample tracking, test setup, data collection, and organizing test results
Help maintain testing documentation, checklists, and internal records to improve consistency and reduce manual rework
Support innovation lab workflows, including basic equipment setup, testing queues, and upkeep of shared lab tools
Assist team analysts with data entry, report formatting, and summary preparation
Support process improvement initiatives related to testing templates, lab organization, and standard work
Collaborate with cross‑functional partners (Product Development, Design, QA) as needed for testing support
Qualifications
Currently enrolled in a co‑op or internship program in Textile Science, Materials Science, Design Technology, or a related field
Strong attention to detail and ability to follow test protocols and procedures
Comfortable working hands‑on with physical samples, lab equipment, and data
Ability to organize information clearly and manage multiple tasks
Comfortable working in Excel and basic data tracking tools
Curious, proactive, and willing to ask questions
Nice to Have
Previous lab, testing, or technical co‑op experience
Interest in apparel, footwear, or material performance
Exposure to product development or quality testing environments
What The Student Will Gain
Hands‑on experience with real product testing and innovation work used in live assortments
Exposure to textile and material performance testing in a retail environment
Experience working cross‑functionally with Product Development, QA, and Innovation teams
A strong foundation in testing standards, documentation, and lab processes
We’re always looking for great talent! In addition to competitive pay, we offer:
Career growth opportunities and product discounts
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, 2
SLGBTQIA+, 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.
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