Canadian Tire Corporation

2026 New Grad Rotational Program - Next Generation Talent, Technology Associate

Toronto, ON Full time

Technology Associate 
Next Generation Talent Program (June 2026 Start) 

To support Canadian Tire’s long-term technology talent strategy, the Next Generation Talent (NGT) Program is a rotational program designed for new graduates. Through three progressive rotations, Technology Associates gain hands-on experience across a variety of roles, technologies, and delivery teams, accelerating their growth into well-rounded technology professionals. 

What You’ll Do 

As a Technology Associate in Canadian Tire’s Next Generation Talent Program, you’ll build broad technical expertise and a strong foundation in core technology principles. You’ll work alongside experienced professionals to apply agile methodologies, leverage emerging technologies, and support business processes that drive meaningful digital innovation. 

Throughout the program, you’ll contribute to initiatives that help teams work smarter and improve how we serve and connect with our customers. This program is designed to place you at the forefront of digital evolution in retail while preparing you for long-term career growth within Canadian Tire’s technology organization. 

 

Technology rotations: 

All rotations fall within the IT function, with opportunities to gain experience and exposure in areas such as: 

  • Digital, eCommerce, Merchandising, Supply Chain, Banking, and other Business Platforms
  • AI & Technology Platforms including Cloud Computing, Automation and Data Technology 
  • Development and Quality Engineering 
  • Automation & Machine Learning 
  • Cyber Security 
  • Technology Governance 

 

Who You Are: 

We’re looking for students who have graduated in Fall 2025 or expect to graduate by Spring 2026 and are excited to start full-time in June 2026. You are someone who is: 

  • Innovative, curious, and proactive, with the ability to learn quickly in a fast-paced environment 
  • Passionate about technology and motivated to accelerate your career in IT 
  • Excited and energized about AI and its potential to transform how we work and the technology solutions we create 
  • A strong problem solver who can analyze information, multitask, and prioritize effectively 
  • Comfortable working in agile environments with change, ambiguity, and multiple stakeholders 
  • A strategic thinker who can balance big-picture thinking with execution 
  • A collaborative team player with strong communication and influencing skills 

 

What You’ve Done: 

  • You are completing or have completed an undergraduate or post-graduate degree in Engineering, Computer Science, Computer Networking, Computer Systems Technology, Information Technology, or a related field. 
  • Candidates from nontechnical programs are also encouraged to apply if they have a demonstrated interest in AI, technology, or digital innovation and are eager to build technical knowledge. 
  • You bring a demonstrated interest in digital and emerging technologies such as AI and are comfortable working in data-driven or analytical environments. 

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 $53,000 and $88,000. 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.

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This posting represents an existing vacancy within our organization.

About Us

Canadian 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 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.