Team Lead, Technology Representative Systems

Key Responsibilities:

• Provide leadership, coaching, and development support to Senior Programmers, Programmer Analysts, and Business Analysts

• Lead end-to-end delivery of processes and technology projects, from intake through implementation

• Develop and recommend technical solution options, including data and system architecture, to support new applications and business processes

• Coordinate, track, and review team deliverables to ensure alignment with cost, quality, and timeline expectations

• Manage intake of requests, formalize requirements, and define structured plans of action

• Provide system design and development expertise to support creation and enhancement of applications

• Support and contribute to Corporate IT initiatives and enterprise-wide projects

• Ensure systems and technologies remain current and compliant with Corporate IT standards

• Communicate effectively with IT, Supply Chain, and business stakeholders to deliver defined outcomes

• Provide regular updates to Manager and Leadership, including risk identification and recommended mitigation actions

• Support performance management through feedback and the annual review process

• Act as primary technical liaison with external partners and vendors on corporately sponsored initiatives

• Leverage cross-functional Supply Chain and CTR knowledge to deliver effective, scalable technology solutions

• Provide second-level escalation support for technical issues as required

• Prioritize and manage competing demands while maintaining alignment with long-term strategic objectives

Qualifications:

• Post-secondary degree in Computer Science, Industrial Engineering, or a related discipline

• Strong understanding of Supply Chain processes and retail operations

• 4–10 years of experience in technology development and delivery

• Minimum 3 years of leadership or team management experience

• Proven experience with SDLC processes, including design, development, testing, and implementation

• Demonstrated ability to lead cross-functional system and application development projects

• Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines

• Excellent communication skills across all levels of the organization

• Proven ability to build and maintain strong relationships with business and IT stakeholders

• Self-motivated, collaborative team player with a continuous learning mindset

• Experience with Data Warehouse environments considered an asset

• Experience with Business Intelligence tools and processes (e.g., Power BI)

Technical Competencies:

Infrastructure & Cloud Platforms

• Microsoft Server (2016+), Microsoft Azure, Google Cloud Platform

Data & Database Technologies

• Oracle, Microsoft SQL Server, Netezza

Development & Programming

• C#, ASP.NET Core, SQL, T-SQL

• JavaScript, PowerShell, HTML, XML

DevOps & Delivery Tools

• Git, Jira, Confluence, Jenkins

Productivity & Business Tools

• Microsoft Office Suite: Excel, Access, Word, PowerPoint, Project, Visio

Advanced Analytics & AI (Asset)

• Databricks, Azure Synapse, PySpark

Enterprise & Supply Chain Systems (Asset)

• Warehouse/ERP systems such as Manhattan, JDA, SAP

We’re always looking for great talent! In addition to competitive pay, we offer:

• Comprehensive benefits and retirement programs

• Performance incentives, Continuing Education Programs

• Other perks to support your well-being

• Career growth opportunities and product discounts

Our typical hiring range is between $64,000 and $85,000. Salary decisions are also dependent on other factors such as your experience, job-related knowledge, industry benchmarks, internal equity and other role-specific requirements.

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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.