Senior Data Analyst – Center of Excellence & Data Analytics

What you’ll do

We are seeking a highly skilled and motivated individual for the position of Senior Data Analyst at our organization. In this role, you will be responsible for driving advancements in data analytics, automation, and generative AI within our internal audit function. 

• Support and drive strategic initiatives focused on data analytics, automation, and GenAI integration.

• Develop and implement automation solutions to improve audit processes and operational efficiency, leveraging tools such as Power Automate and KNIME.

• Support the development of reusable analytics assets and automation workflows to streamline audit procedures.

• Utilize SQL, Python, and Azure Synapse to extract, transform, and analyze large datasets for audit and risk assessment purposes.

• Design and maintain interactive dashboards and visualizations using PowerBI to communicate findings to stakeholders.

• Apply Generative AI techniques to enhance audit insights, reporting, and decision-making capabilities.

• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to identify opportunities for process improvement and risk mitigation through advanced analytics and AI technologies.

• Stay current with emerging technologies and best practices in GenAI to continuously enhance internal audit capabilities. E.g. utilizing AI Agent to generate risk and control matrix.

What you bring 

• Post-secondary education in Statistics, Mathematics, Computer Science, Engineering, or related field.

• Strong proficiency in SQL, Python, PowerBI, Azure Synapse, Power Automate, and KNIME.

• Experience with Generative AI models and frameworks, including prompt engineering and integration into business processes.

• 3+ years of experience in data analytics, internal audit, or related fields with a focus on automation and AI.

• Familiarity with auditing standards (e.g., COSO), risk management frameworks (e.g., ISO 31000), and regulatory requirements (e.g., SOX).

• Excellent communication skills with the ability to convey complex concepts to both technical and non-technical stakeholders.

• Strong analytical mindset with the ability to think critically and solve problems using data-driven approaches.

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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 $64,000.00 and $106,000.00 CAD Annual. 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.

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.