What you'll do

Reporting to the AVP, Advanced Analytics and AI, the Manager, Applied AI will lead the AI Community of Practice, spearhead the delivery of AI projects, and support the growth and development of our machine learning and data science resources. The Manager, Applied AI will work with executive customer stakeholders to define use cases, translate use cases into specifications, quantify and track the business value, provide oversight to technical resources and data scientists to drive measurable business outcomes, and work across business and technical teams to promote AI solutions across the enterprise.

• Lead and manage a multi-disciplinary team of specialists in AI, machine learning, data engineering, automation, and solution design

• Provide strategic direction, mentorship, and support to team members to ensure successful delivery of AI projects

• Foster a collaborative and innovative team culture focused on continuous improvement and excellence

• Partner with various business units to identify opportunities where AI can add significant value. Develop use cases by understanding business needs and translating them into technical requirements and specifications

• Validate the feasibility of use cases through prototyping, pilot phases and scale successful initiatives

• Maintain strong relationships with stakeholders to ensure alignment and effective communication throughout project lifecycles

• Establish and run a robust Community of Practice for AI aimed at fostering sharing, collaboration, and advocacy within the organization

What you bring

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, Statistics, Mathematics, Operations Research, Data Science, Machine Learning, Engineering, or similar field; Advanced Engineering degree or MBA preferred

• 5+ years of experience leading projects with substantial exposure and involvement with AI, Machine Learning, data science & analytics using Cloud technologies (Azure, Databricks preferred) and in an Agile environment (preferably SAFe)

• Deep understanding of fundamental AI/Machine Learning concepts with exposure to cloud technologies for same (preferably Azure, Databricks)

• Ability to translate complex technical concepts to senior executives. Excellent storytelling, presentation & communication skills with keen attention to detail

• Knowledgeable of industry standards & best practices

Hybrid

We value flexibility. We have adopted a hybrid work model whereby employees use a combination of working in office and virtually in service of outcomes. Each leader is empowered to decide what work is best achieved in person based on the unique needs of their team.

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.