What you will do:
- Prepare multi-stage construction estimates (conceptual, elemental, and detailed) in accordance with corporate estimating standards.
- Develop project-specific cost estimates to support Real Estate Committee approvals and Capital Expenditure submissions.
- Update and maintain standard model estimates and renewal cost benchmarks.
- Build, maintain, and continuously improve cost models, templates, and benchmarking tools.
- Analyze historical project data to identify cost drivers, trends, and opportunities for optimization.
- Perform comparative analysis for alternative design options and support value engineering initiatives
- Ensure accurate allocation of base building and leasehold costs across all tenders and estimates.
- Support tendering activities, including bid analysis, scope leveling, and subcontractor coordination.
- Assist Project Managers with subcontractor negotiations and construction management processes.
- Review, evaluate, and support validation of change orders.
- Conduct post-project cost analysis comparing actual vs. planned costs; document and report insights.
- Maintain and enhance cost databases and historical project records.
- Provide ad hoc costing support for prototype design changes and planning initiatives.
- Support strategic planning with current market pricing, escalation trends, and cost intelligence.
- Contribute to improving cost tracking systems, reporting tools, and analytics capabilities.
- Assist in determining replacement values for insurance and asset management purposes.
- Occasional travel may be required
What you bring:
- Strong ability to read and interpret construction drawings, specifications, and project documentation
- Demonstrated experience in construction project development methodologies.
- Proven ability to prepare conceptual and elemental estimates with limited design information.
- Advanced Excel skills (e.g., complex formulas, data modeling, Power Query; VBA an asset).
- Strong data analytics mindset with the ability to structure, interpret, and present large datasets.
- Naturally inquisitive — challenges assumptions and seeks continuous improvement.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite; estimating software experience is an asset
- Strong written and verbal communication skills to effectively engage cross-functional teams.
- Self-motivated, highly organized, and able to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
- 2–5 years of experience in quantity surveying, construction estimating, or cost planning.
- Degree or diploma in Quantity Surveying, Construction Management, Engineering, Architecture, or Building Sciences
- Membership or progress toward CIQS, RICS , or a comparable professional designation.
- Exposure to commercial or retail construction
We’re always looking for great talent! In addition to competitive pay, we offer:
Broadband Salary Range: 53,000.00 - 88,000.00 CAD Annual CAD Annual
Our typical hiring range is between 65,000 and 85,000 CAD Annual. Salary decisions are also dependent on other factors such as your experience, industry benchmarks, internal equity and other role-specific requirements. We're committed to attracting top talent. For critical roles, the compensation offering will be reviewed to ensure alignment with market rate and conditions and the unique value you bring to the role.
This posting represents an existing vacancy within our organization.
We may use artificial intelligence tools as part of our recruitment process to assist in the initial screening of resumes. All hiring decisions, including candidate evaluation, selection, and disposition, are made by human recruiters.
About Us
Canadian Tire Corporation, Limited (“CTC”) is one of Canada’s most admired and trusted companies. With more than 90 Owned Brands, over 1,600 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.
