Specialist, Merch Data Governance

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.

• 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 Power Apps. (Asset)

• 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.

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

$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.

Canadian Tire Corporation, Limited ("CTC") is one of Canada's most admired and trusted companies.

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