Location: Calgary, AB (Hybrid, 4 days onsite per week) or Toronto, ON (Hybrid, 4 days onsite per week with periodic travel to Calgary)

Language: Excellent written and verbal English communication skills

Duration: 18-Month Contract

Background Check Requirement: Yes

About the Opportunity
We are partnering with a well-established Canadian organization to recruit a Production Operations & Systems Specialist for an exciting 18-month contract opportunity. This role sits at the intersection of production operations, technology, and process improvement, supporting teams that bring products and initiatives to market through effective planning, collaboration, and operational excellence.

In this highly visible role, you will work closely with cross-functional leaders, business stakeholders, and technology partners to ensure teams have the tools, information, and workflows they need to succeed. This is an opportunity for a proactive professional who enjoys solving complex operational challenges, driving process improvements, and becoming a trusted subject matter expert within a fast-paced environment.

What’s In It for You
• Opportunity to make a meaningful impact on business operations and process improvement initiatives
• Exposure to senior leaders and cross-functional teams across the organization
• A collaborative environment that values innovation, continuous improvement, and knowledge sharing
• The chance to become a key systems expert and influence future operational practices
• Potential opportunity for long-term career growth, including consideration for future permanent opportunities

Your Responsibilities
• You'll drive and maintain multiple seasonal production calendars, ensuring key milestones and deliverables remain on track
• You'll proactively identify timeline risks, recommend solutions, and help teams navigate changing priorities
• You'll serve as the subject matter expert for the organization's PLM platform, supporting optimization, adoption, and ongoing enhancements
• You'll lead data governance initiatives and help establish best practices related to system usage and reporting
• You'll coordinate onboarding, training, and learning initiatives for PLM and other business-critical software tools
• You'll partner with IT teams, business leaders, and stakeholders to gather requirements and implement process improvements
• You'll provide regular updates, recommendations, and operational insights to leadership and key stakeholders

Skills and Qualifications
• 5–8 years of progressive experience in production operations, product development operations, production planning, or a related function
• Strong production calendar management experience with the ability to manage multiple timelines and priorities simultaneously
• Demonstrated experience working with PLM systems, preferably Flex PLM or similar product lifecycle management platforms
• Strong technical aptitude with the ability to quickly learn, administer, and support business software applications
• Experience leading process improvement initiatives and identifying operational efficiencies
• Excellent stakeholder management and relationship-building skills, with experience supporting senior leaders and cross-functional teams
• Highly self-motivated, adaptable, and comfortable working independently with minimal oversight

About Canadian Tire Corporation
Canadian Tire Corporation, Limited (CTC) is one of Canada’s most trusted companies, with 90+ Owned Brands, 1,700 retail locations, and leading e-commerce and financial services. They innovate with purpose, investing in technology, products, and talent to drive the business forward. CTC offers competitive pay, benefits, learning opportunities, and mental health support. Guided by their Core Values of inclusion, innovation, outcomes, collaboration, and personal responsibility, they aim to make life in Canada better. With wide-ranging career opportunities, there is a place for you at CTC.

Commitment to Diversity, Inclusion and Belonging
CTC is committed to fostering a culture of belonging where diversity, inclusion, and equity are valued, all individuals are treated with dignity and respect, and they work together to make life in Canada better.

Accommodations

CTC is committed to inclusion and welcoming candidates from equity-seeking groups, providing accommodations throughout the application and interview process to support your needs.

Why Partner with Altis

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We appreciate the time and effort all applicants invest in their submissions. Please note that only candidates shortlisted for this role will be contacted directly. However, your profile will remain under consideration for future opportunities that align with your experience and career goals. All qualified applicants will receive fair consideration for employment. We welcome individuals of all backgrounds, experiences, and identities including those who identify as women, members of racialized groups, Indigenous Peoples, persons with disabilities, and 2SLGBTQIA+ communities. If you require an accommodation, please review our accessibility policy and reach out to our accessibility officer with any questions. Our human recruiters review all applications and always make the final hiring decision. On occasion, we also use AI-assisted tools to help review applications.