We are seeking a an experienced data science leader to lead a team of talented data scientists and statisticians within CTC’s Advanced Analytics, Modelling, and Experimentation function. The primary focus of this team will be to develop machine learning and other mathematical models and solutions in support of our merchandising, pricing, promotional, customer engagement, loyalty, and marketing programs. Your team will also deliver analytical measurement frameworks, construct advanced statistical models, build causal inference models, and perform customer and program analytics. This role is critical to the execution of our bold true North strategy.
This role reports to the AVP, Advanced Analytics, Modelling & Experimentation. In order to achieve the desired business outcomes, the successful candidate is expected to work closely with a wide variety of colleagues and partners within the broader Customer Analytics and Predictive Modelling team, as well as across Pricing and Promotion, Customer Strategy and Enablement, Enterprise Retail Planning, Triangle Loyalty, Marketing and Digital, Technology and all of our retail business teams.
What You’ll Do
Develop a deep understanding of our Retail businesses and Loyalty Program. Establish the credibility required to influence business decisions which rely on data science and modelling.
Lead the development of advanced quantitative and statistical models on retail, customer and loyalty data to build solutions and generate timely insights with the purpose of executing on business strategic objectives and improving existing business processes.
Establish robust modelling practices as well as experimental and measurement frameworks utilizing latest technologies and advancements in statistics and machine learning.
Build and deploy Machine Learning/Deep Learning models which can adapt to constantly evolving data and problem sets.
Seek out opportunities to infuse statistical learning to support the decision-making process for clients, strategic initiatives and key business stakeholders.
Provide creative solutions, recommendations and timely advice that synthesize business needs and analytical/modelling concepts.
Build a knowledgeable, engaged, and aligned data science and modelling team.
Foster the development of talent and establish systems to ensure career progression within your team, Advanced Analytics, Modelling & Experimentation, and the larger analytics community within CTC.
Act as an active contributor to the analytics strategy within the Advanced Analytics team.
Who You Are
We are looking for high performing individuals who are:
Strategically minded data science and modelling professionals, who can navigate within an environment of change and ambiguity.
Motivated problem solver who works well within a fast-paced environment. Capable of overseeing multiple complex modelling efforts at the same time, while meeting the demands of clients and senior business leaders.
Creative thinkers who take initiative and are capable of building, launching, and managing projects/programs that drive results for our business partners.
Inclusive leaders who build and develop a team that effectively anticipates and responds to disruption, while consistently delivering strong performance.
If you’re curious, ready to take on new challenges and open to doing things differently to help us evolve rapidly, then Canadian Tire is the place for you!
What You Bring
Post-secondary (Graduate-level) education, preferably PhD, in Statistics/Math/Economics/Data Science/Computer Science or a related quantitative discipline
4+ years experience leading analytical functions within large organizations within the areas of advanced analytics, machine learning and statistical/mathematical modelling.
Deep understanding of a variety of mathematical statistics, graduate-level probability & statistics and stochastic processes, causal modelling and advanced hypothesis testing.
Strong quantitative and statistical skills (regression/prediction, ML/DL techniques, statistical learning, model inference, model validation, etc.)
4+ years working experience with Python as an analytical tools and programming language.
4+ years of experience querying and analyzing large datasets with tools such as SQL, Spark, etc.
Experience working in BigData environments (Hadoop, Databricks, etc), as well as cloud environments (Azure, AWS, etc).
4+ years interpreting, synthesizing, and presenting complex models and analysis to non-technical senior business leaders.
Excellent communication skills, with the ability to communicate both technical and business concepts, as well as strong presentation skills.
Demonstrated confidence, leadership presence and clear presentation style.
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 $80,000.00 and $131,000,00 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.
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.