Innovation & Testing Student (4 months) - Fall 2026

Canadian Tire Corporation • Calgary, AB

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About The Position

This is a 4-month student position for Fall 2026. At Canadian Tire, we are committed to providing students with a supportive and collaborative environment that fosters knowledge sharing and offers key experiences to help them develop their capabilities through projects and objectives. We believe in setting specific and measurable goals that align with our business objectives to support learning and help students achieve their full potential. Our culture emphasizes learning from others, continuous improvement, agility, growth, and innovation, and we are invested in building a talented, diverse workforce for the future of Canada and Canadian Tire. Additionally, we are dedicated to building strong relationships with our student employees by engaging with them throughout their education and career pursuits and creating opportunities for ongoing communication and relationship building.

Requirements

• Currently enrolled in a co‑op or internship program in Textile Science, Materials Science, Design Technology, or a related field
• Strong attention to detail and ability to follow test protocols and procedures
• Comfortable working hands‑on with physical samples, lab equipment, and data
• Ability to organize information clearly and manage multiple tasks
• Comfortable working in Excel and basic data tracking tools
• Curious, proactive, and willing to ask questions

Nice To Haves

• Previous lab, testing, or technical co‑op experience
• Interest in apparel, footwear, or material performance
• Exposure to product development or quality testing environments

Responsibilities

• Support hands‑on laboratory testing such as wash testing, material performance testing, and comparative evaluations
• Assist with sample tracking, test setup, data collection, and organizing test results
• Help maintain testing documentation, checklists, and internal records to improve consistency and reduce manual rework
• Support innovation lab workflows, including basic equipment setup, testing queues, and upkeep of shared lab tools
• Assist team analysts with data entry, report formatting, and summary preparation
• Support process improvement initiatives related to testing templates, lab organization, and standard work
• Collaborate with cross‑functional partners (Product Development, Design, QA) as needed for testing support

Benefits

• Competitive pay
• Career growth opportunities
• Product discounts

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Intern
• Education Level: No Education Listed