Canadian Tire's Ultimate Marketing Challenge
Canadian Tire Corporation, Limited (CTC) is seeking out passionate marketing students across the country through Canadian Tire's Ultimate Marketing Challenge (UMC). Students will work in teams to solve real marketing challenges for a chance to pitch their ideas to a panel of executives and enter for a chance to win* a comprehensive prize pack including $5,000 CAD per team member, fast-track interviews for the coveted Canadian Tire Emerging Marketers New Grad Rotational Program and other exclusive career-building opportunities.
How it Works
CASE LAUNCH
NOVEMBER 25TH, 2024
Get started by downloading the case and signing up for our virtual kickoff event (once announced) where you'll get the inside scoop on this year's challenge from the CTC team.
SUBMIT YOUR CASE
JANUARY 27TH, 2025
Submit your entry via the Submit Now page by January 27th, 2025 at 11:59PM ET.
FINALISTS ANNOUNCED
WEEK OF FEBRUARY 3RD, 2025
The top 5 teams will be invited to the CTC head office in Toronto to present their ideas to an executive judging panel. Teams will be paired with CTC marketing managers to refine their cases prior to final presentations.
FINAL DAY
MARCH 7TH, 2025
Finalists will arrive at head office for an exciting day of mentorship, networking, socials, executive guest speakers, final presentations and an awards ceremony. Accommodations and travel will be covered.
"The advice I received from the executives, the graduates of the Emerging Marketers program, and the other fellow students really opened my eyes to what opportunities existed in the world of marketing... just one case competition has allowed me to understand the marketing world 10x better than my university classes."
— Former UMC Participant
Prizes
FIRST place
Fast-track interviews to the Canadian Tire Emerging Marketers New Grad Rotational Program
$5,000 CAD per team member
$1,000 each in Canadian Tire Money® (eCTM).
An exclusive opportunity to meet with a SVP or VP-level executive from CTC.
SECOND place
$1,000 CAD per team member
$500 each in Canadian Tire Money® (eCTM).
An exclusive opportunity to meet with a VP-level executive from CTC.
$500 CAD per team member
$250 each in Canadian Tire Money® (eCTM).
An exclusive opportunity to meet with an AVP or VP-level executive from CTC.