2026 New Grad Rotational Program - Next Generation Talent, Technology Associate
Technology Associate
Next Generation Talent Program (June 2026 Start)
To support Canadian Tire’s long-term technology talent strategy, the Next Generation Talent (NGT) Program is a rotational program designed for new graduates. Through three progressive rotations, Technology Associates gain hands-on experience across a variety of roles, technologies, and delivery teams, accelerating their growth into well-rounded technology professionals.
What You’ll Do
As a Technology Associate in Canadian Tire’s Next Generation Talent Program, you’ll build broad technical expertise and a strong foundation in core technology principles. You’ll work alongside experienced professionals to apply agile methodologies, leverage emerging technologies, and support business processes that drive meaningful digital innovation.
Throughout the program, you’ll contribute to initiatives that help teams work smarter and improve how we serve and connect with our customers. This program is designed to place you at the forefront of digital evolution in retail while preparing you for long-term career growth within Canadian Tire’s technology organization.
Technology rotations:
All rotations fall within the IT function, with opportunities to gain experience and exposure in areas such as:
- Digital, eCommerce, Merchandising, Supply Chain, Banking, and other Business Platforms
- AI & Technology Platforms including Cloud Computing, Automation and Data Technology
- Development and Quality Engineering
- Automation & Machine Learning
- Cyber Security
- Technology Governance
Who You Are:
We’re looking for students who have graduated in Fall 2025 or expect to graduate by Spring 2026 and are excited to start full-time in June 2026. You are someone who is:
- Innovative, curious, and proactive, with the ability to learn quickly in a fast-paced environment
- Passionate about technology and motivated to accelerate your career in IT
- Excited and energized about AI and its potential to transform how we work and the technology solutions we create
- A strong problem solver who can analyze information, multitask, and prioritize effectively
- Comfortable working in agile environments with change, ambiguity, and multiple stakeholders
- A strategic thinker who can balance big-picture thinking with execution
- A collaborative team player with strong communication and influencing skills
What You’ve Done:
- You are completing or have completed an undergraduate or post-graduate degree in Engineering, Computer Science, Computer Networking, Computer Systems Technology, Information Technology, or a related field.
- Candidates from nontechnical programs are also encouraged to apply if they have a demonstrated interest in AI, technology, or digital innovation and are eager to build technical knowledge.
- You bring a demonstrated interest in digital and emerging technologies such as AI and are comfortable working in data-driven or analytical environments.
We’re always looking for great talent! In addition to competitive pay, we offer:
Comprehensive benefits and retirement programs
Performance incentives, Continuing Education Programs
Other perks to support your well-being
Career growth opportunities and product discounts
Our typical hiring range is between $53,000 and $88,000. Salary decisions are also dependent on other factors such as your experience, job-related knowledge, skills and competencies, market location, industry benchmarks, internal equity and other role-specific requirements.
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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.
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What We Do
Canadian Tire Corporation, Limited (“CTC”) is one of Canada’s most admired and trusted companies. With world-class owned brands and exciting market-leading merchandising strategies, we are continually innovating with purpose: to be there for Canadians from coast-to-coast. We are a group of companies that includes a retail segment, a financial services division and CT REIT. Our retail business is led by Canadian Tire, which was founded in 1922 and provides Canadians with products for life in Canada across its Living, Playing, Fixing, Automotive and Seasonal & Gardening categories. Party City, PartSource and Gas+ are key parts of the Canadian Tire network. Our retail segment also includes Mark's, a leading source for casual and industrial wear, Pro Hockey Life, a hockey speciality store catering to elite athletes, and SportChek, Hockey Experts, Sports Experts, and Atmosphere, which offer the best active wear brands. Our 1,700 retail and gasoline outlets are supported and strengthened by our Financial Services division and the tens of thousands of people employed across the country by our Company, local Dealers, franchisees and petroleum retailers. In addition, CTC owns and operates Helly Hansen, a leading technical outdoor brand based in Oslo, Norway. CTC is an integral part of the communities in which we operate and our legacy of community support, through national and local programs, is initiated and executed by our Corporation, Dealers, franchisees, store operators and employees. Since 2005, our Canadian Tire Jumpstart Charities has been helping kids overcome financial and accessibility barriers to sport and recreation in an effort to provide inclusive play for all kids of all abilities. For more information, visit corp.canadiantire.ca.
