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Canadian Tire AI & Emerging Technology (ET) Transformation Lead in Toronto, Ontario
What you’ll do
We are seeking a strategic and visionary AI and Emerging Technology Transformation Lead to join our AI and Emerging Technology team. This role is critical in driving the enterprise-wide adoption of new technologies and processes at CTC, with a particular focus on managing change and fostering a culture of innovation. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in change management, a deep understanding of AI and emerging technologies, and a passion for leading cultural transformation.
Develop and execute product marketing strategies to promote the adoption of AI tools and services within the enterprise.
Create educational materials, user guides, and training resources to support the use of enterprise AI and emerging tools for personal productivity, process optimization, and product development.
Conduct workshops, webinars, and training sessions to demonstrate the value and functionality of AI and emerging tools to various stakeholder groups.
Gather feedback from users to share with AI product owners to continuously improve AI tools and related training programs.
Engage with key stakeholders, including executives, managers, and employees, to build support for AI and other transformation initiatives.
Develop and implement comprehensive change management strategies to support the adoption of new technologies and processes.
Identify potential barriers to change and develop mitigation strategies to address them.
Conduct impact assessments to understand the effects of new technologies and processes on the organization.
Communicate the vision, benefits, and progress of transformation efforts to all levels of the organization.
Coordinate with business units and teams to ensure alignment and integration of change initiatives.
Facilitate collaboration and buy-in from diverse stakeholder groups to ensure successful implementation of new technologies.
Design and lead initiatives to foster a culture of innovation, continuous improvement, learning and adaptability within the organization.
Develop and execute programs to enhance AI literacy and knowledge of emerging technology and trends among employees.
Design and deliver training programs to equip employees with the skills and knowledge needed to thrive in an AI-driven environment.
Collaborate with HR and Learning & Development teams to integrate AI and innovation training into existing development programs.
Define and track key performance metrics to measure the success of transformation initiatives.
Analyze data to identify trends, opportunities, and areas for improvement.
Capture and document lessons learned from transformation initiatives to inform future projects.
Stay current with industry trends, best practices, and emerging technologies to drive continuous improvement.
What you bring
Bachelor's or Master’s degree in Business, Organizational Development, Change Management, or a related field, or the equivalent professional experience.
5-7 years of experience in enterprise transformation and change management, with a focus on technology and innovation.
Proven track record of successfully leading enterprise-wide change initiatives.
Strong understanding of AI, machine learning, and emerging technologies.
Proficiency with organizational development and culture transformation practices.
Excellent change planning, execution, and monitoring skills. Proficient with change management tools and methodologies.
Strong leadership and team-building skills, with the ability to motivate and guide cross-functional teams.
Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to build and maintain effective working relationships.
Exceptional written and verbal communication skills.
Ability to present complex information in a clear and compelling manner.
Passion for innovation and emerging technologies.
Strong analytical and strategic thinking abilities.
High ethical standards and integrity in managing transformation initiatives and stakeholder relationships.
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.