Job Description

Help us boldly shape retail in Canada

Canadian Tire Corporation\xe2\x80\x99s (CTC) rich heritage of serving Canadians from coast-to-coast dates back to 1922. Our vision is to become the #1 retail brand in Canada and we are focused on innovating and making important investments in our business, especially when it comes to our people. To reach our goal, we need the best talent to help us evolve and drive change across the business \xe2\x80\x93 and boldly help shape Canada\xe2\x80\x99s retail industry. As we strive to be at the forefront of a complex and vastly changing retail industry, it is an exciting time to join the Canadian Tire family of companies.

We are seeking an experienced and dynamic AVP of Architecture to join our team in the role of Legacy Modernization. This position will report to the VP of Legacy Modernization. The successful candidate will be responsible for overseeing the development and implementation of architectural solutions to support legacy modernization initiatives across the organization. This role requires a strong leader with technical expertise, excellent communication skills, and the ability to build and mentor teams.

As a strong leader, you will be responsible for managing and growing our team to achieve our organizational goals. You will be expected to create a culture of trust, respect, and open communication, where team members feel empowered to take ownership and drive their growth. You will provide guidance and support to the team, encouraging innovation, and embracing change to achieve success. The ideal candidate will have a proven track record of building and managing high-performing teams, excellent communication and interpersonal skills, and a passion for driving growth and success.

At Canadian Tire we work flexibility embracing \xe2\x80\x98Hybrid\xe2\x80\x99 whereby individuals utilize a combination of working at a CTC campus and or virtually in service of outcomes. Determined by managers, decisions around work location will be made based on business and team needs and grounded in a desire to support individual well-being and personal needs. Our goal is to empower teams and individuals to make the right decisions for them, and we expect that to look different for everyone.

What you\xe2\x80\x99ll do

Define and implement architectural strategies and standards to support legacy modernization initiatives.

Validate solutions are in compliance with our enterprise standards

Provide technical leadership and guidance to project teams, ensuring the development of high-quality solutions.

Collaborate with cross-functional teams to define and design modernization roadmaps and execute plans to deliver them.

Develop and maintain architecture artifacts, including reference architectures, design patterns, and solution blueprints.

Drive the adoption of modern technology stacks and practices, ensuring alignment with business goals and objectives.

Lead the evaluation and selection of tools and technologies to support modernization initiatives.

Identify and manage technical risks and issues, working closely with project teams to resolve them.

Build and mentor a high-performing architecture team, providing guidance and support to help team members grow and develop in their roles.

Work closely with various IT VP\'s and AVPs across IT to ensure alignment with organizational goals and objectives.

Manage stakeholders, building and maintaining strong relationships to ensure successful project delivery.

Stay current with industry trends and emerging technologies, ensuring that architecture strategies and standards are up-to-date.

What you bring

Bachelor\'s or Master\'s degree in Computer Science, Engineering or a related field.

Proven experience in a leadership role within software architecture and legacy modernization.

Strong understanding of modern software architecture patterns, practices, and principles.

Excellent communication, leadership, and problem-solving skills.

Experience in developing and implementing modernization roadmaps and executing plans to deliver them.

Strong experience in evaluating and selecting tools and technologies to support modernization initiatives.

Experience in managing technical risks and issues.

Ability to build and mentor a high-performing architecture team.

Ability to work collaboratively with various IT VP\'s and AVPs across IT.

Ability to manage stakeholders and build and maintain strong relationships.

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Canadian Tire and its family of companies are boldly shaping retail in Canada and we continue to deliver a positive experience for our customers. As one of the most trusted brands in Canada, our employees take pride in the work we do across the country. It\xe2\x80\x99s more than the iconic triangle that keeps our employees around. From benefits and perks, to learning and development opportunities, to our commitment to Jumpstart \xe2\x80\x93 these are some of the many reasons why Canadian Tire Corporation is one of .

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Canadian Tire is an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to a diverse and inclusive workplace for all. We recognize that our future success depends on the perspectives and contributions of all our employees -- their diverse backgrounds, abilities and experiences make our business stronger. If you are contacted for a job opportunity, please advise us of any accommodations needed to ensure fair and equitable access throughout the recruitment and selection process. All accommodation information provided will be treated as confidential and used only for the purpose of providing an accessible candidate experience.

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