Strategy & Business Development - Co-op Student

Come make your difference in communities across Canada, where authenticity, trust and making connections is valued – as we shape the future of Canadian retail, together. Our unique position as one of the country's largest employers, coupled with our commitment to positively impact the lives of all Canadians, provides our colleagues a range of opportunities and experiences to help Canadians Live Life Well®.

At Loblaw Companies Limited, we succeed through collaboration and commitment and set a high bar for ourselves and those around us. Whether you are just starting your career, re-entering the workforce, or looking for a new job, this is where you belong. 

Come make your difference in communities across Canada, where authenticity, trust and making connections is valued – as we shape the future of Canadian retail, together. Our unique position as one of the country's largest employers, coupled with our commitment to positively impact the lives of all Canadians, provides our colleagues a range of opportunities and experiences to help Canadians Live Life Well®.

At Loblaw Companies Limited, we succeed through collaboration and commitment, and set a high bar for ourselves and those around us. Whether you are just starting your career, re-entering the workforce, or looking for a new job, this is where you belong. 

We are looking for a Co-op/Intern with a strong interest in strategy, who has demonstrated exceptional analytical problem-solving, communication, and interpersonal skills. The ideal candidate has a proven academic track record, is self-driven with an eagerness to learn, and demonstrates interest in strategic problem-solving within a large organization.

In this role, you will gain experience and exposure to the development and implementation of strategy. You will be joining an engaging and motivated team tasked with tackling challenging business problems that impact Canadians coast-to-coast.

What you’ll do:

• Assist in the evaluation and execution of compelling strategic plans and high-priority projects for the organization.
• Analyze and synthesize qualitative and quantitative data from internal and external sources, including financial statements to develop financial and operational models.
• Communicate analyses and insights succinctly and confidently to team leaders.
• Build meaningful relationships with stakeholders across the enterprise.
• Support the Strategy & Business Development team with project management activities and overall project alignment.
• Be a core member of a dynamic and caring team.

What you’ll bring:

The ideal candidate will demonstrate a strong interest in strategy, given their primary responsibilities will be direct strategy work. The ideal candidate will also demonstrate confidence and credibility to interact with senior team members, be self-directed and organized, and show up authentically.

• Minimum of 2 years completed of an undergraduate program.
• Minimum of one internship completed.
• Strong willingness to learn and ability to be flexible, self-directed, and organized in a dynamic, fast-paced team environment.
• Strong critical thinking and creative problem-solving skills to tackle complex projects.
• Demonstrated ability to manage time effectively to deliver across a variety of priorities. 
• Demonstrated ability to build effective, trust-based relationships with peers and leaders.
• Excellent written and oral communication skills.
• Interest in consulting and business strategy, notably within the Retail, Food or Consumer Goods space.
• Business and financial acumen and familiarity of Retail, Food, or Consumer Goods.
• Experience with Microsoft Office, notably PowerPoint and Excel.

Our commitment to Sustainability and Social Impact is an essential part of the way we do business, and we focus our attention on areas where we can have the greatest impact. Our approach to sustainability and social impact is based on three pillars – Environment, Sourcing and Community – and we are constantly looking for ways to demonstrate leadership in these important areas. Our CORE Values – Care, Ownership, Respect and Excellence – guide all our decision-making and come to life through our Blue Culture. We offer our colleagues progressive careers, comprehensive training, flexibility, and other competitive benefits – these are some of the many reasons why we are one of Canada’s Top Employers, Canada’s Best Diversity Employers, Canada’s Greenest Employers & Canada’s Top Employers for Young People.

If you are unsure whether your experience matches every requirement above, we encourage you to apply anyway. We are looking for varied perspectives which include diverse experiences that we can add to our team.

We have a long-standing focus on diversity, equity and inclusion because we know it will make our company a better place to work and shop. We are committed to creating accessible environments for our colleagues, candidates and customers. Requests for accommodation due to a disability (which may be visible or invisible, temporary or permanent) can be made at any stage of application and employment. We encourage candidates to make their accommodation needs known so that we can provide equitable opportunities.  

Please Note:

Candidates who are 18 years or older are required to complete a criminal background check. Details will be provided through the application process.

Our commitment to Sustainability and Social Impact is an essential part of the way we do business, and we focus our attention on areas where we can have the greatest impact. Our approach to sustainability and social impact is based on three pillars – Environment, Sourcing and Community – and we are constantly looking for ways to demonstrate leadership in these important areas. Our CORE Values – Care, Ownership, Respect and Excellence – guide all our decision-making and come to life through our Blue Culture. We offer our colleagues progressive careers, comprehensive training, flexibility, and other competitive benefits – these are some of the many reasons why we are one of Canada’s Top Employers, Canada’s Best Diversity Employers, Canada’s Greenest Employers & Canada’s Top Employers for Young People.

If you are unsure whether your experience matches every requirement above, we encourage you to apply anyway. We are looking for varied perspectives which include diverse experiences that we can add to our team.

We have a long-standing focus on diversity, equity and inclusion because we know it will make our company a better place to work and shop. We are committed to creating accessible environments for our colleagues, candidates and customers. Requests for accommodation due to a disability (which may be visible or invisible, temporary or permanent) can be made at any stage of application and employment. We encourage candidates to make their accommodation needs known so that we can provide equitable opportunities.  
 
Please Note:
Candidates who are 18 years or older are required to complete a criminal background check. Details will be provided through the application process.

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