Business Analyst Student, Transportation Analytics (12 months) – Fall 2024

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At Canadian Tire, we are committed to providing students with a supportive and collaborative environment that fosters knowledge sharing and offers key experiences to help them develop their capabilities through projects and objectives. We believe in setting specific and measurable goals that align with our business objectives to support learning and help students achieve their full potential. Our culture emphasizes learning from others, continuous improvement, agility, growth, and innovation, and we are invested in building a talented, diverse workforce for the future of Canada and Canadian Tire. Additionally, we are dedicated to building strong relationships with our student employees by engaging with them throughout their education and career pursuits, and creating opportunities for ongoing communication and relationship building.

 

What you’ll do:

 

The Transportation Operational Analysis Team supports the efficient and effective movement of freight throughout CTC’s delivery network.  This support is provided in a number of forms, including research and data analysis, process improvement projects, carrier rate / contract negotiations support and reporting.  The team works closely with the Canadian Dispatch and Carrier Support Team, Direct Ship, Fleet Services, the Transportation Development & Support Team and the Visibility Team, but also has frequent involvement with Planning, Logistics, Distribution, International Transportation, Marketing, Finance and IT.

  • Perform in depth analysis of data, turn large sets of data into meaningful information, and develop viable conclusions within the framework of the project.
  • Obtain project relevant information from internal and external sources.
  • Interpret the analysis and present findings to leadership.
  • Document processes and assist in developing training material.
  • Run and validate reports to gather shipment and forecast data from various sources.
  • Process automation, current process mapping, determine alternative methods, create simulation models to test alternatives and make recommendations.

 

What you bring:

  • Currently enrolled in a post-secondary program in Mathematics, Statistics, Business Analytics, Industrial Engineering, or a related discipline
  • Ability to analyze data, create reports and present findings
  • Excellent interpersonal skills with the ability and confidence to interact with various levels of the organization
  • Strong Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and Microsoft Access
  • Proficiency in data reporting and visualization tools (i.e. Power BI, Tableau)
  • Experience working with data in Relational Databases (i.e. proficiency in SQL, Microsoft Access)
  • Ability to handle multiple tasks under tight deadlines and work both independently and within a group

 

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.

 

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