Overview
Canadian Tire Corporation, Limited and our network of Associate Dealers form one of Canada's best-known and most shopped retailers, offering customers the convenience of three specialty categories under one roof — Automotive, Sports and Leisure, and Home Products.
Since our founding in 1922, Canadian Tire has existed to serve and enrich the lives of our customers, our shareholders, our team and our communities. We have a proud history and a promising future, led by the Canadian Tire Way.
VISION:
We are a growing, innovative network of interrelated businesses, achieving extraordinary results through extraordinary people. We touch the lives of more people in more ways every day.
TEAM VALUES:
Since our founding in 1922, Canadian Tire has existed to serve and enrich the lives of our customers, our shareholders, our team and our communities. We have a proud history and a promising future, led by the Canadian Tire Way.
VISION:
We are a growing, innovative network of interrelated businesses, achieving extraordinary results through extraordinary people. We touch the lives of more people in more ways every day.
TEAM VALUES:
- We are learners... who thrive in a challenging and fast-paced environment.
- We are committed... to operate with honesty, integrity and respect.
- We are owners... with a passion to continuously improve.
- We are driven... to help customers achieve their goals.
- We are accountable... to ourselves and each other.
- We are leaders... who perform with heart.
Products & Services
Canadian Tire Corporation, Limited is a growing network of interrelated businesses, engaged in retail, financial services and petroleum.
These businesses offer a unique mix of products and services that leverage Canadian Tire's core capabilities and exemplify our vision to be a growing, innovative network of businesses, achieving extraordinary results through extraordinary people. We touch more people, in more ways, every day.
Canadian Tire is a proud Canadian family and our purpose is to serve and enrich the lives of our customers, our shareholders, our team and our communities. 48,000 Canadians work across the Canadian Tire organization from coast-to-coast in the corporation's retail, financial services, petroleum and apparel businesses.
Sports & Rec
Camping
GPS & Compasses
Bikes & Accessories
House & Home
Heating & Air Conditioning
Lighting
Furniture
Auto
Tires & Rims
Auto Custom & Performance
Pressure Washers & Accessories
Tools
Compressors & Air Tools
Portable Power Tools
Stationary Power Tools
Kitchen & Bath
Appliances
Plumbing
Electronics
Audio Equipment
TVs & Accessories
DVD Players & VCRs
Research Centre
Auto Service
Auto Buying Guides
Home Buying Guides
These businesses offer a unique mix of products and services that leverage Canadian Tire's core capabilities and exemplify our vision to be a growing, innovative network of businesses, achieving extraordinary results through extraordinary people. We touch more people, in more ways, every day.
Canadian Tire is a proud Canadian family and our purpose is to serve and enrich the lives of our customers, our shareholders, our team and our communities. 48,000 Canadians work across the Canadian Tire organization from coast-to-coast in the corporation's retail, financial services, petroleum and apparel businesses.
Sports & Rec
Camping
GPS & Compasses
Bikes & Accessories
House & Home
Heating & Air Conditioning
Lighting
Furniture
Auto
Tires & Rims
Auto Custom & Performance
Pressure Washers & Accessories
Tools
Compressors & Air Tools
Portable Power Tools
Stationary Power Tools
Kitchen & Bath
Appliances
Plumbing
Electronics
Audio Equipment
TVs & Accessories
DVD Players & VCRs
Research Centre
Auto Service
Auto Buying Guides
Home Buying Guides
Training & Support
Training
Building a team of great Associate Dealers involves more than finding the right candidates. Canadian Tire recognizes the necessity of providing a comprehensive training program to ensure new Associate Dealers are prepared to run an efficient and profitable business and lead their teams in the Canadian Tire Way.
We recognize that our Associate Dealers come from a range of backgrounds, and bring with them a variety of skills, knowledge and experience. As such, we offer our candidates an extensive four- to twelve-month training program, customized to meet their individual learning needs. Learning takes place in certified learning stores, in classroom settings, through the Internet, and through collaboration with peers and mentors. A candidate's progress through the program is closely monitored and adjustments to learning paths are made as required.
Store Placement
Once your training is complete, you will be placed at your first store upon availability, usually for about a two-year period. This entry-level store will be selected by Canadian Tire, with consideration given to your geographic preference. If performance expectations are met, you may qualify under the Mobility System terms and be offered a larger volume store. You are free to accept or decline the offer and can remain in your current store.
Building a team of great Associate Dealers involves more than finding the right candidates. Canadian Tire recognizes the necessity of providing a comprehensive training program to ensure new Associate Dealers are prepared to run an efficient and profitable business and lead their teams in the Canadian Tire Way.
We recognize that our Associate Dealers come from a range of backgrounds, and bring with them a variety of skills, knowledge and experience. As such, we offer our candidates an extensive four- to twelve-month training program, customized to meet their individual learning needs. Learning takes place in certified learning stores, in classroom settings, through the Internet, and through collaboration with peers and mentors. A candidate's progress through the program is closely monitored and adjustments to learning paths are made as required.
Store Placement
Once your training is complete, you will be placed at your first store upon availability, usually for about a two-year period. This entry-level store will be selected by Canadian Tire, with consideration given to your geographic preference. If performance expectations are met, you may qualify under the Mobility System terms and be offered a larger volume store. You are free to accept or decline the offer and can remain in your current store.
Why Canadian Tire?
Investment Confidence
Take comfort in knowing your business is part of a financially secure and progressive retailing organization with more than 80 years of experience in the marketplace.
Proven Business Systems
Receive access to our retail inventory and management systems.
Central Purchasing and Distribution of Merchandise
Central purchasing allows you to benefit from lower prices because of the large volumes of merchandise bought by the company.
Marketing and Promotion
Canadian Tire coordinates and shares in the cost of national promotions and advertising for the retail network. You can also engage in local promotions, subject to Canadian Tire standards and pricing requirements.
Ongoing Dealer Development
Keep your skills and knowledge sharp with a variety of development and training programs.
Take comfort in knowing your business is part of a financially secure and progressive retailing organization with more than 80 years of experience in the marketplace.
Proven Business Systems
Receive access to our retail inventory and management systems.
Central Purchasing and Distribution of Merchandise
Central purchasing allows you to benefit from lower prices because of the large volumes of merchandise bought by the company.
Marketing and Promotion
Canadian Tire coordinates and shares in the cost of national promotions and advertising for the retail network. You can also engage in local promotions, subject to Canadian Tire standards and pricing requirements.
Ongoing Dealer Development
Keep your skills and knowledge sharp with a variety of development and training programs.
Are You a Good Fit for Canadian Tire?
Your Qualifications
While successful Associate Dealers come from a variety of backgrounds, there are a number of characteristics that they share. Our selection process is designed to identify these qualities.
The candidates we are looking for are well-rounded individuals who have a positive attitude for success and the passion and dedication necessary to excel. Self-motivation is key. It means you are ready to commit, to be proactive, to deliver results, and to continue learning and growing. While we ask that you demonstrate a degree of financial acumen, specific retail experience is not essential. We look at the skills and knowledge you've gained in other industries and see how they can be transferred to retail.
Your Investment
Along with a good mix of experience and personal characteristics, we are seeking candidates willing to make a personal and financial investment. You will need a minimum of $125,000 of accessible capital to become an Associate Dealer. In addition, as a successful dealer candidate, you will be charged a Dealer Training and Development Fee of $100,000 upon receiving your first store. This non-refundable fixed fee can be financed.
While successful Associate Dealers come from a variety of backgrounds, there are a number of characteristics that they share. Our selection process is designed to identify these qualities.
The candidates we are looking for are well-rounded individuals who have a positive attitude for success and the passion and dedication necessary to excel. Self-motivation is key. It means you are ready to commit, to be proactive, to deliver results, and to continue learning and growing. While we ask that you demonstrate a degree of financial acumen, specific retail experience is not essential. We look at the skills and knowledge you've gained in other industries and see how they can be transferred to retail.
Your Investment
Along with a good mix of experience and personal characteristics, we are seeking candidates willing to make a personal and financial investment. You will need a minimum of $125,000 of accessible capital to become an Associate Dealer. In addition, as a successful dealer candidate, you will be charged a Dealer Training and Development Fee of $100,000 upon receiving your first store. This non-refundable fixed fee can be financed.
