What you’ll do 

At Canadian Tire, we’re dedicated to delivering high-quality products and exceptional customer experiences. As part of our Owned Brand Product Development team, the Packaging department plays a critical role in ensuring our Owned Brand products stand out on the shelves. We are responsible for the development of Packaging files across over 30 Owned Brands, across more than 100 product categories at Canadian Tire Retail. We're looking for innovative, forward-thinking individuals to join us in modernizing our packaging processes to better serve our customers and improve our operational efficiency.

We are seeking an experienced and visionary Senior Packaging Developer to join our team. This role is critical in driving innovation and efficiency within our packaging operations. As the subject matter expert (SME) in packaging processes, you will collaborate closely with the Product Development Process Modernization Lead to explore and implement cutting-edge methodologies, shaping the future of our process redesign initiatives.

In addition to your SME responsibilities, you will also serve as the Packaging Developer, coordinating Owned Brand packaging projects from start to finish. You will steer these retail packaging projects from inception through completion, managing the approval process, and proactively identifying and resolving issues as they arise. Your insights and leadership will be instrumental in both streamlining current operations and pioneering new approaches.

Expertise Leadership: Serve as the primary authority on packaging processes, leveraging your extensive knowledge to guide best practices and ensure excellence throughout the process redesign.

Collaboration & Innovation: Partner with the Product Development Process Modernization Lead to test and evaluate new working methods, contributing valuable input for process enhancement.

Strategic Process Redesign: Drive and oversee new process initiatives, providing strategic direction and leadership to cross-functional teams.

Documentation & Analysis: Meticulously document findings from process tests, generating comprehensive reports that highlight key insights and outcomes.

Stakeholder Communication: Prepare and deliver compelling presentations that convey project results and perspectives, influencing decision-makers and shaping the direction of process redesign efforts.

Developing and Implementing SOPs: Create and refine Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) for new packaging processes, ensuring they are comprehensive and clear. Lead training sessions for all relevant stakeholders, both within the packaging team and across other departments, to ensure seamless adoption and understanding of new procedures.

Continuous Improvement: Champion a culture of continuous improvement, identifying opportunities for optimization and implementing solutions that enhance efficiency and effectiveness.

Project Management: Oversee the entire packaging development and approval process from kick-off to pre-press and printing, ensuring all deliverables meet prescribed timelines. Coordinate with cross-functional teams and third parties to track progress and follow up on outstanding tasks.

Content & Design Oversight: Edit and re-write supplied packaging copy, providing art direction to ensure designs are compelling, brand-consistent, relevant, and regulatory compliant. Ensure all content aligns with marketing objectives, brand guidelines, and legal requirements.

Compliance & Research: Maintain thorough knowledge of Canadian packaging and product regulations, ensuring all packaging adheres to these standards. Conduct research on competitive products to ensure our packaging is effective and "best in class."

What you bring 

Proven experience in a role focused on packaging processes within a fast-paced industry.

Knowledge in what it takes to modernize packaging development workflows and eagerness to implement innovative process solutions.

Minimum 5 years of experience in a packaging role.

Exceptional analytical skills with a track record of documenting findings and translating them into actionable recommendations.

Proficiency in preparing impactful presentations and communicating complex information clearly to diverse stakeholders.

Demonstrated ability to lead cross-functional teams, manage projects effectively, and drive organizational change.

A proactive mindset with a passion for staying ahead of industry trends and advancements.

A self-starter who is able to multi-task; adapt to changing priorities; and work within tight deadlines.

Advanced project management skills – with proven experience coordinating teams or projects.

Strong attention to detail and oral/written communication skills.

Expert in retail packaging, brand execution and production art rules and best practices.

Leader in packaging development process and its components.

Advanced problem-solving, planning, organizational and interpersonal skills.

Advanced skill in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint) with ability to learn new skills and software.

Technical knowledge of dielines, pre-press and print considered an asset.

Copy writing experience and/or graphic design experience is considered an asset.

Post-secondary Education in graphic design or print production is considered an asset.

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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.