What you’ll doYou will lead high-impact statistical modelling work that helps shape decisions across retail, customer, and loyalty. This role is ideal for someone who enjoys solving complex business problems with rigorous quantitative methods and translating that work into real business action.In this role, you will:Lead the design and development of advanced statistical and quantitative models using retail, customer, and loyalty dataApply methods such as forecasting, causal inference, experimentation, predictive modelling, segmentation, optimization, and statistical learning to solve important business problemsPartner closely with business leaders to identify where modelling can most improve decision-making, customer outcomes, and financial performanceBuild models and analytical frameworks that are practical, scalable, and decision-orientedEstablish strong standards for model design, validation, monitoring, and measurementTranslate complex quantitative work into clear recommendations for senior leadersHelp shape the future of modelling and experimentation within the broader analytics organizationCoach and develop a team of analysts and data scientists, while remaining close to the work and setting a high bar for technical qualityWhy this role is interestingThis is not a generic data science role. It is an opportunity to work on meaningful modelling problems with direct impact on:Customer growth and retentionLoyalty performancePromotional effectivenessForecasting and demand signalsMeasurement of business initiativesStrategic retail decision-makingYou’ll have the chance to work with large, complex datasets and influence decisions that matter across the enterprise.Who you areYou are a strong statistical thinker who enjoys applying quantitative methods to real business problems. You are comfortable moving between technical depth and executive discussion, and you know how to build confidence in your work through rigor, clarity, and practical impact.You likely bring:Deep curiosity and strong problem-solving abilityA strong foundation in statistics, probability, and quantitative modellingExperience working through ambiguity and turning open-ended questions into structured analytical approachesThe ability to balance hands-on technical work, coaching, and stakeholder influenceStrong judgment on when to use the right level of complexity for the problemWhat you bringGraduate degree in Statistics, Mathematics, Econometrics, Economics, Data Science, Computer Science, or another quantitative fieldPhD is welcome, but not requiredSignificant experience in statistical modelling, advanced analytics, or quantitative decision supportStrong command of methods such as:Regression and classificationForecasting / time seriesExperimental design and measurementCausal inferenceStatistical learningModel validation and performance assessmentStrong coding experience in PythonExperience working with large datasets using SQL, Spark, or similar toolsExperience in modern data environments such as Databricks, cloud platforms, or distributed computing frameworksStrong communication skills, with the ability to explain technical work clearly to non-technical audiencesExperience leading projects, influencing senior stakeholders, and helping others raise the quality of their workNice to haveExperience in retail, loyalty, consumer, pricing, marketing, or customer analyticsExperience with experimentation platforms, uplift modelling, optimization, or decision scienceExperience building modelling workflows that move beyond analysis into operational useWe’re always looking for great talent! In addition to competitive pay, we offer:Comprehensive benefits and retirement programsPerformance incentives, Continuing Education ProgramsOther perks to support your well-beingCareer growth opportunities and product discountsOur typical hiring range is between $90,000.00 and $145,000,00 per annum. Salary decisions are also dependent on other factors such as your experience, job-related knowledge, skills and competencies, market location, industry benchmarks, internal equity and other role-specific requirements. We're committed to attracting top talent. 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.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 UsCanadian Tire Corporation, Limited (“CTC”) is one of Canada’s most admired and trusted companies. With more than 90 Owned Brands, 1,700 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 BelongingWe 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.AccommodationsWe 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.
