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About the Role

Provides day-to-day leadership, guidance, and technical support to a team of Space Planning Specialists throughout the planogram (POG) build process. Accountable for the timely delivery of POGs that support category strategies and deliver customer-focused programs.

Responsibilities

Provide day-to-day leadership, guidance, and technical support to Space Planning Specialists, managing POG production and proactively addressing issues to ensure accurate and on-time delivery.
Lead the POG quality control process, maintaining high standards for visual merchandising and data integrity to support effective store execution.
Analyze key POG and sales metrics to identify opportunities and support Space Planning recommendations.
Drive process improvements and operational efficiencies, develop and deliver team training, and support the adoption of new tools and AI capabilities by building team knowledge and encouraging effective use of AI.
Lead Space Planning projects and contribute to the development of prototypical floorplans, store concepts, and new merchandising programs.
Support Pre-planning and Kick-off meetings, ensuring timelines are met, appropriate cross functional teams are engaged, and key actions are tracked.
Partner with Fixture and POP teams to coordinate requirements that support business strategies, category priorities, and successful in store execution.
Support Space Planning Specialists in resolving store inquiries, including complex issues, and ensure required POG and floorplan corrections are completed.
Use feedback from Field Merchandisers, Associate Dealers, and internal partners to improve POG quality and the customer experience.
Conduct post mortems with Merchandising teams to identify improvements for future Line Review execution.
Stay informed on retail trends, consumer insights, and industry best practices to support effective Space Planning decisions.
Ensure Retail Floor standards are maintained, Line Review rooms are organized, and Space Planning Specialists follow sample management processes.

Requirements

Post-secondary education in a relevant field, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
2-3 years of Space Planning or relevant retail merchandising experience, with demonstrated ability to manage multiple priorities and deliverables.
Demonstrated leadership, collaboration, and coaching skills, with the ability to provide guidance, share expertise, and support the development of others.
Strong proficiency with Microsoft 365, particularly Excel and PowerPoint, and practical knowledge of AI tools.
Experience developing effective AI prompts and supporting others in the use of AI is preferred.
Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to present effectively, build collaborative relationships, and influence decisions across teams and organizational levels.
Knowledge of Canadian Tire merchandising philosophies and Associate Dealer best practices is considered a strong asset.
Experience with JDA Space Planning is considered a strong asset.
Ability to occasionally support the physical setup of fixtures and POGs.

Skills

Microsoft 365
Excel
PowerPoint
AI tools
AI prompt development
Communication
Interpersonal skills
Presentation skills
Relationship building
Influencing decisions
JDA Space Planning

Location

Canada

Work Type

Full-time

Experience Level

2-3 years

Education Level

Post-secondary education

Salary/Compensations

$64,000.00 - $104,000.00 CAD Annual
$70,000.00 - $72,000.00 CAD Annual

Benefits

Comprehensive benefits and retirement programs
Performance incentives
Continuing Education Programs
Other perks to support your well-being
Store discounts
Supported learning through our Triangle Learning Academy
Canadian Tire Profit Sharing
Retirement and savings programs for eligible employees
Mental health benefits in the amount of $5,000 per year for benefits-eligible employees and their families
Total well-being
Mental health tools and resources for all employees

About the Company

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.

Equal Opportunity

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.
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.