Applied Machine Learning - Co-op Student

Loblaw Companies Limited; Brampton; Hybrid; CAD 35,000 - 66,000; Part time

Job summary

Loblaw Companies Limited invites students to join its Applied Machine Learning team for a Winter 2027 co-op in Brampton. You will develop Python applications, write SQL against BigQuery and Oracle, build dashboards, and automate supply chain processes while gaining end-to-end software development experience.

Hybrid work allows 1 remote day per week. The term runs January 6 to April 16, 2027, with mentorship and real project ownership across Canada’s large supply chain operations.

Qualifications

• Post-secondary education in Computer Science, Data Science, Engineering, or a related field.
• Experience writing Python applications and SQL queries. Exposure to cloud platforms such as Google Cloud Platform (preferred), AWS, or Azure is an asset.
• Strong curiosity and a willingness to independently learn new technologies.
• Resourceful and comfortable researching unfamiliar problems independently while knowing when to seek guidance.
• Enjoys solving ambiguous business problems with practical software solutions.
• Able to work independently while communicating progress and asking thoughtful questions when needed.
• Strong attention to detail and a desire to build reliable, maintainable software.

Responsibilities

• Develop Python applications that automate supply chain processes.
• Write efficient SQL queries against enterprise-scale datasets in BigQuery and Oracle.
• Design, build, test, and deploy internal tools used by Supply Chain teams across Canada.
• Partner directly with business users to understand operational challenges and translate them into technical solutions.
• Investigate production issues, troubleshoot problems, and continuously improve existing automation.
• Create clear technical documentation to ensure solutions are maintainable and easy to support.
• Continuously identify opportunities to eliminate manual work through automation.

Skills

Python

SQL

Data analysis

Cloud platforms

Education

Post-secondary education in Computer Science, Data Science, Engineering, or related field

Tools

Google BigQuery

Oracle

Google Cloud Platform

Jupyter Notebooks

Power BI

Git

Jira

Confluence

Windows and Linux development environments

Job description

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®.

Winter 2027 Work Term

Term Length: 4 months

Term Start: January 6, 2027

Term End: April 16, 2027

The pay range for the co-op student role will reflect factors such as the candidate's experience, academic level, and the specific skillset required for the role.

Loblaw has adopted the following hybrid working model (a combination of working between the office and remotely). Colleagues can work remotely up to 1 day a week, while spending the other 4 days in the office (to be determined by each business unit).

About Loblaws:

At Loblaw, we help millions of Canadians get through their best days, worst days, celebration days, and every day. Through our innovation and quality products, we’re here for our friends, neighbours, family members and colleagues.

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®.

Position Overview:

Join our Applied Machine Learning team and help solve real operational challenges across one of Canada’s largest supply chains. Although our team is called Applied Machine Learning, our day-to-day work focuses primarily on software development, data engineering, and process automation. We build Python applications, SQL solutions, dashboards, and internal tools that save hundreds of hours of manual work and improve supply chain operations. Machine learning is occasionally part of our toolkit, but it is not the primary focus of this role.

You may work on projects such as:

• Building Python applications that automate manual business processes
• Writing SQL against enterprise data warehouses (BigQuery and Oracle)
• Developing internal dashboards and reporting tools
• Integrating systems using APIs
• Designing workflows that eliminate repetitive operational tasks
• Working directly with business partners to understand problems and deliver practical solutions
• Building and maintaining scalable data pipelines that support reporting, analytics, and operational applications.
• Developing solutions within Google Cloud Platform (GCP) and Windows virtual machine environments.

You’ll own real projects from concept to production—not just small pieces of larger initiatives. From gathering business requirements through design, development, testing, deployment, and ongoing support, you’ll experience the full software development lifecycle while receiving mentorship from the team.

Responsibilities:

• Develop Python applications that automate supply chain processes.
• Write efficient SQL queries against enterprise-scale datasets in BigQuery and Oracle.
• Design, build, test, and deploy internal tools used by Supply Chain teams across Canada.
• Partner directly with business users to understand operational challenges and translate them into technical solutions.
• Investigate production issues, troubleshoot problems, and continuously improve existing automation.
• Create clear technical documentation to ensure solutions are maintainable and easy to support.
• Continuously identify opportunities to eliminate manual work through automation.

Technologies you’ll use:

• Python
• SQL (Google BigQuery & Oracle)
• Google Cloud Platform
• Jupyter Notebooks
• Power BI
• Git
• Jira
• Confluence
• Windows and Linux development environments

What you’ll need:

• Post-secondary education in Computer Science, Data Science, Engineering, or a related field.
• Experience writing Python applications and SQL queries. Exposure to cloud platforms such as Google Cloud Platform (preferred), AWS, or Azure is an asset.
• Strong curiosity and a willingness to independently learn new technologies.
• Resourceful and comfortable researching unfamiliar problems independently while knowing when to seek guidance.
• Enjoys solving ambiguous business problems with practical software solutions.
• Able to work independently while communicating progress and asking thoughtful questions when needed.
• Strong attention to detail and a desire to build reliable, maintainable software.

Please note Loblaw's Return to Office policy is 4 days in the office.

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.

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.

Hiring Range / Échelle salariale à l’embauche :$35,100.00 - $65,700.00 / 35.100,00$ - 65.700,00$ (per year / par an)A candidate’s experience and knowledge as well as the geographical region in which the position is located may be factored into the pay a candidate receives for this position. This posting is for an existing vacancy. The Company uses artificial intelligence for the purpose of screening, assessing and/or selecting applicants for this position. / L’expérience et les connaissances d’un candidat ainsi que la région géographique dans laquelle le poste est situé peuvent être prises en compte dans la rémunération qu’un candidat reçoit pour ce poste. Cette offre d’emploi concerne un poste vacant existant. L’entreprise utilise l’intelligence artificielle dans le but de filtrer, d’évaluer et/ou de sélectionner les candidats à ce poste.