Team Lead, Technology Representative Systems

Canadian Tire Corporation is seeking a Team Lead, Technology Representative Systems based in Brampton, ON. This role provides leadership, coaching, and development support to Senior Programmers, Programmer Analysts, and Business Analysts, and leads end-to-end delivery of technology projects from intake through implementation.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide leadership, coaching, and development support to Senior Programmers, Programmer Analysts, and Business Analysts
• Lead end-to-end delivery of processes and technology projects, from intake through implementation
• Develop and recommend technical solution options, including data and system architecture, to support new applications and business processes
• Coordinate, track, and review team deliverables to ensure alignment with cost, quality, and timeline expectations
• Manage intake of requests, formalize requirements, and define structured plans of action
• Provide system design and development expertise to support creation and enhancement of applications
• Support and contribute to Corporate IT initiatives and enterprise-wide projects
• Ensure systems and technologies remain current and compliant with Corporate IT standards
• Communicate effectively with IT, Supply Chain, and business stakeholders to deliver defined outcomes
• Provide regular updates to Manager and Leadership, including risk identification and recommended mitigation actions
• Support performance management through feedback and the annual review process
• Act as primary technical liaison with external partners and vendors on corporately sponsored initiatives
• Leverage cross-functional Supply Chain and CTR knowledge to deliver effective, scalable technology solutions
• Provide second-level escalation support for technical issues as required
• Prioritize and manage competing demands while maintaining alignment with long-term strategic objectives

Qualifications

• Post-secondary degree in Computer Science, Industrial Engineering, or a related discipline
• Strong understanding of Supply Chain processes and retail operations
• 4–10 years of experience in technology development and delivery
• Minimum 3 years of leadership or team management experience
• Proven experience with SDLC processes, including design, development, testing, and implementation
• Demonstrated ability to lead cross-functional system and application development projects
• Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines
• Excellent communication skills across all levels of the organization
• Proven ability to build and maintain strong relationships with business and IT stakeholders
• Self‑motivated, collaborative team player with a continuous learning mindset
• Experience with Data Warehouse environments considered an asset
• Experience with Business Intelligence tools and processes (e.g., Power BI)

Technical Competencies

• Infrastructure & Cloud: Microsoft Server (2016+), Microsoft Azure, Google Cloud Platform
• Data & Databases: Oracle, Microsoft SQL Server, Netezza
• Development: C#, ASP.NET Core, SQL, T‑SQL, JavaScript, PowerShell, HTML, XML
• DevOps Tools: Git, Jira, Confluence, Jenkins
• Productivity Tools: Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, Access, Word, PowerPoint, Project, Visio)
• Advanced Analytics (Asset): Databricks, Azure Synapse, PySpark
• Enterprise Systems (Asset): Manhattan, JDA, SAP

Compensation & Benefits

Typical hiring range is $64,000–$85,000 annually. Benefits include comprehensive benefits and retirement programs, performance incentives, continuing education programs, career growth opportunities, product discounts, Canadian Tire Profit Sharing, and $5,000 per year in mental health benefits for eligible employees and their families.

Post-secondary degree in Computer Science, Industrial Engineering, or a related discipline; 4–10 years of technology development and delivery experience; minimum 3 years of leadership or team management experience; proven SDLC expertise; strong Supply Chain and retail operations knowledge.