Consultant Dealer Changeover - Canadian Tire, Mobile

Position summary

Dealer Mobility is a key concept providing each Associate Dealer of Canadian Tire Retail Stores the opportunity to progress into different stores across the country according to their ability and desires through the Dealer Changeover process. This administration process provides for the orderly and equitable sale of a store's inventory and assets, and the transfer of business operations from an outgoing Associate Dealer to an incoming Associate Dealer. Ensuring consistency, accuracy, and impartiality is the cornerstone of the changeover process throughout our network of stores. We are seeking a highly motivated individual to join our field team for this 18-month contract role.

Your impact

As a Consultant for Dealer Changeover, you will be responsible for planning and consulting on policy and procedures to ensure the entire changeover process meets high standards of accuracy and fairness, ensuring all parties understand and accept their responsibilities.

• Plan, facilitate, and support Associate Dealers and their store staff in preparation for the changeover process to maximize the level of accuracy and efficiency in the evaluation of inventory and fixed assets.
• Demonstrate a strong understanding of asset management and the ability to validate and ascertain the appropriate depreciation category.
• Ensure the integrity of the inventory count by providing guidance to store staff using procedures designed to produce the highest level of accuracy possible.
• Provide coaching to ensure that both the incoming Associate Dealer and outgoing Associate Dealer, store staff, and designated third parties comply with processes and practices outlined in the Changeover Policy.
• Develop a store-specific critical path including actions, people, and timeline for all aspects of the changeover process and work with others to actively problem solve.
• Prepare financial documentation related to assets to inform the transaction and finalization process.
• Work collaboratively to continuously identify and implement process improvements required to increase efficiency, consistency, accuracy, and quality of work.

Who we're looking for

• Ability to travel throughout the country on a weekly or bi-weekly basis, for a maximum of 40 weeks per year.
• Post-secondary education in business, accounting, or a related field of study is an asset.
• Strong preference for candidates with 3+ years of retail management experience, with Canadian Tire store experience being an asset.
• Bilingual in French and English in spoken and written is an asset but not required.
• Demonstrated critical thinking, curiosity, influencing, and conflict resolution skills.
• Strong attention to detail and the ability to organize both time and information.
• Effective communication skills with the ability to collaborate cross-functionally.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel, Outlook, and SharePoint.
• Ability to work autonomously and as part of a field team.
• A valid driver's license is required.
• Ability to work remotely when required.