What you’ll do
We are seeking an experienced, strategic and delivery-focused Assistant Vice President (AVP) to oversee our Finance and HR Platforms. This role reports into the VP, Value Enablement – Merchandising, Finance and HR Platforms. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in both finance and human resources systems, with a proven track record of managing complex projects, driving innovation, and delivering results. This role requires strategic vision, technical and delivery expertise, and excellent leadership skills.
Strategic Leadership & Platform Management
Owns a multi‑year, enterprise‑scale technology portfolio roadmap supporting Finance and HR across all banners.
Accountable for measurable enterprise outcomes across Finance and HR, including platform stability, modernization, value realization, and business adoption, aligned to Canadian Tire’s strategy and must win goals.
Ideate, maintain, and deliver the AI-driven roadmap in partnership with key stakeholders and in line with business priorities.
Proactively identify potential risks associated with platform operations and develop mitigation strategies.
Delivery Excellence
Ensure programs are delivered on time, on budget, and with clear business value.
Manage multiple projects simultaneously, ensuring they are delivered on time, within scope, and within budget.
Leverage best practices in agile and hybrid delivery models to drive transparency, velocity, and continuous improvement.
Monitor and manage program KPIs, health metrics, and risks, escalating proactively where needed.
Ensure all Finance and HR platforms comply with relevant regulations, standards, and best practices.
Team Leadership & Vendor Management
Lead, mentor, and develop a high-performing team of senior technology leaders/managers responsible for managing the Finance and HR platforms.
Foster a collaborative and innovative team culture that encourages continuous learning and development and is accountable for succession and talent health.
Establish and maintain relationships with key vendors and service providers.
Negotiate contracts and manage vendor performance to ensure high-quality service delivery.
What you bring
Bachelor’s degree in Business, Information Technology, or a related field required; MBA or advanced degree an asset.
10+ years of experience with Finance and HR platforms with at least 5 years in a leadership role.
Senior technology leadership experience driving large‑scale enterprise platforms, with significant depth in Finance systems (ERP, Finance operations, controls, reporting, analytics).
Demonstrated experience leading Finance Transformation initiatives, including platform modernization and value‑based delivery.
Strong understanding of AI, automation, and data capabilities applied to Finance and enterprise platforms.
Experience overseeing Finance/HR platforms (e.g., Workday) within a complex, multi‑business environment.
Proven ability to partner with executive stakeholders and lead complex vendor ecosystems.
Strong financial acumen, governance mindset, and experience managing large technology portfolios and operating budgets.
#LI-GT1
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.
