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Canadian Tire AI and Emerging Technology(ET) Researcher in Toronto, Ontario
What you’ll do
We are seeking a passionate, tech-savvy, and detail-oriented AI and Emerging Technology Researcher to join the AI and Emerging Technology team at Canadian Tire Corporation. This role is pivotal in helping our organization stay ahead of technological advancements and competitive activities in the retail sector. The ideal candidate will be responsible for researching emerging technologies, analyzing their potential impact on our business, and providing insights to guide strategic investment and decision-making. This role requires a keen understanding of technology trends, strong analytical skills, and the ability to communicate complex concepts to diverse stakeholders.
Conduct in-depth research on emerging technologies with the potential to disrupt the retail market.
Cultivate multiple information sources across industry and academia to ensure you are current with the bleeding edge of key technologies like artificial intelligence, web3, quantum computing, and robotics.
Help foster strategic partnerships with academic institutions, industry experts, technology vendors, and startups to gain access to cutting-edge research and innovation.
Track competitor activities and benchmark their technology adoption and innovation strategies.
Evaluate the potential business impact and value of new technologies. Assess the timing for technology adoption and its alignment with the organization's strategic goals. Prepare detailed reports, whitepapers, and presentations to support investment and strategic decisions.
Synthesize complex research findings into clear, concise, and actionable insights for various stakeholder groups, including executives, managers, and technical teams. Prepare detailed reports, whitepapers, and presentations to support investment and strategic decisions.
Participate in the formulation of emerging technology roadmaps and investment plans. Collaborate with business stakeholder to align innovation investments with business objectives.
Provide actionable recommendations for incorporating emerging technologies into existing business models and practices, or for the development of new revenue streams.
What you bring
Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in a STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering or Math) field preferred, or equivalent experience.
Advanced degrees or certifications in AI, machine learning, or emerging technologies are highly desirable.
Minimum 3-5 years experience in professional, technology-focussed research and innovation.
Excellent analytical skills with the ability to synthesize complex information into actionable insights and recommendations
Strong knowledge of current technological trends and developments
Experience with technology evaluation frameworks and methodologies
Familiarity with experimental design, data analysis, and statistical methods
Excellent communication and storytelling skills, both verbal and written, to effectively convey research findings to both technical and non-technical stakeholder audiences
Ability to work independently as well as collaboratively within cross-functional teams
Strong time management skills to handle multiple research projects simultaneously
Curiosity and a passion for continuous learning and staying updated with technological advancements.
Proven experience of research excellence with article publications and conference presentations an asset.
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.
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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.