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Canadian Tire

Sells automotive, home, sporting and apparel products

Information Security Specialist

Full-TimePosted on 10/20/2026Deadline 11/3/26
$53k - $95k+ Performance incentives
Mid, Senior
Toronto, ON, Canada
In Person
CybersecuritySecurity Governance, Risk & Compliance

About the job

Requirements
  • Four to six years of technical experience in a large enterprise environment, with demonstrated ability to analyze complex security vulnerabilities and penetration-testing results.
  • Knowledge of Power BI and Power Automate.
  • Experience with or exposure to application security best practices, including secure coding and security testing techniques.
  • A solid understanding of Active Directory infrastructure, deployment services, Windows operating systems, UNIX environments, and other infrastructure services.
  • Knowledge of network technologies, including firewalls, routers, and switches.
  • Experience with vulnerability and patch management processes and vulnerability scoring systems such as CVSS and CMSS.
  • Knowledge of application, network, and platform security practices.
  • Strong writing and presentation skills to communicate vulnerabilities, priorities, and escalation points to stakeholders.
  • Ability to quickly learn and adapt to new technologies in a rapidly changing operations environment.
  • A detail-oriented, organized, methodical, and analytical approach.
  • Project management experience and skills are an asset.
Responsibilities
  • Develop comprehensive test plans and strategies that define the scope, approach, resources, and schedule for testing activities.
  • Analyze software application requirements and specifications to determine testing scope.
  • Design, write, and maintain detailed, structured test cases based on requirements and functional specifications.
  • Perform manual and automated software application testing, including functional, regression, integration, performance, and user acceptance testing.
  • Identify, document, and track defects or issues using bug-tracking tools, and collaborate with developers to resolve them.
  • Develop and maintain automated test scripts to streamline testing processes and improve test coverage.
  • Prepare detailed test reports summarizing testing findings, including test coverage, defect density, and pass/fail rates.
  • Work with developers, business analysts, product managers, risk assessors, and other stakeholders to understand requirements and integrate testing into project workflows.
  • Ensure testing processes comply with industry standards, regulatory requirements, and company policies, including PCI and GRC.
  • Identify opportunities to improve testing processes and practices using feedback, best practices, and new tools or methodologies.
Desired Qualifications
  • A security certification, such as CISSP or CEH.

About the company

Canadian Tire is a Canadian retail and services group serving households, drivers and people taking part in sport and outdoor activities. Its stores and online shops sell automotive supplies, tools, home and garden products, sporting goods and clothing, with vehicle maintenance available through its automotive service network. The wider group includes banners such as SportChek, Mark's and PartSource, alongside financial services and commercial real estate operations that support the retail network. It combines national retail brands with local dealers and franchise operators to reach customers across Canada. Founded in 1922, Canadian Tire is headquartered in Toronto, Ontario, Canada.

Company Size

10,001+

Company Stage

N/A

Total Funding

N/A

Headquarters

Toronto, Canada

Founded

1922

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What believers are saying

  • Mental health coverage has a stated allowance: eligible employees and their families receive $5,000 annually under enhanced flex benefits.
  • Learning has dedicated platforms: corporate training includes Triangle Learning Academy and the technology-focused Agile Academy.
  • Distribution profit-sharing awards support savings: eligible employees choose cash, TFSA, DPSP or group RRSP payments.

What critics are saying

  • Hybrid work includes campus attendance: corporate teams meet in person for key projects and collaboration.
  • Order-support work carries daily incident duties: the Toronto superuser role requires error management and exception analysis.
  • Procurement leaders face external shocks: the director role must mitigate tariffs, commodity movements and geopolitical sourcing risks.

What makes Canadian Tire unique

  • The portfolio includes proprietary products: its current corporate vacancy describes more than 90 owned brands.
  • Loyalty spans the shopping journey: Triangle Rewards lets customers collect and redeem Canadian Tire Money.
  • Distribution uses automation: its centres combine automated material handling with dedicated maintenance operations and safety systems.

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