Beauty Marketing Co-op Student

Loblaw Companies Limited; Toronto; On-site; CAD 35,000 - 66,000; Full time

Job summary

Shoppers Drug Mart is offering a Winter 2027 co‑op in Marketing. Join the Beauty Marketing team to help launch national campaigns and collaborate across cross‑functional groups, including Category Management, Merchandising, and Loblaw Digital.

You will gain hands‑on experience in brand management, planning and executing marketing campaigns, while working in a hybrid model with in‑office days and remote work up to one day per week.

Qualifications

• Currently enrolled in an undergraduate program with a focus on marketing, business, or a related field.
• Genuine passion for beauty and marketing.
• Familiarity with social media and current beauty trends.

Responsibilities

• Launch national marketing campaigns and collaborate with cross‑functional teams.
• Work with world‑class beauty brands and internal teams (Category Management, Merchandising, Store Operations).
• Learn key marketing principles: brand management, positioning and visual identity.

Education

Undergraduate program in marketing or business

Tools

Excel

Word

PowerPoint

Job description

At Shoppers Drug Mart, we’re innovating health and wellness in Canada. From prescriptions to walk-in clinics, and a beloved loyalty program, we’re caring and supporting our customers in new ways every day. With more than 1,300 locally owned and operated stores from coast to coast, the Shoppers Drug Mart network is more than a great place to shop, it’s a great place to work. We’re committed to building our talented team who champion collaboration, kindness and inclusivity. Join our team, and help recognize a healthy future for your career and for all Canadians.

Why this role is important?

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).

What you’ll do:

Shoppers Drug Mart is seeking a dynamic and motivated Co‑op Student to join the Beauty Marketing team. As a leading retailer in the beauty industry, we are looking for a passionate individual with a keen interest in marketing and the beauty sector at one of Canada’s most recognizable brands – Shoppers Drug Mart. We’re looking for a student who wants to gain meaningful work experience and break into the world of Beauty. This student will get professional experience working with a team to launch National Marketing campaigns, collaborate with world‑class beauty brands, and work collaboratively with cross‑functional teams including Category Management, Merchandising, Store Operations, Legal, Loblaw Agency, Loblaw Digital, Social, and so much more. This individual will have the opportunity to learn and understand the key Marketing principles including brand management, brand positioning, visual brand identity, analyzing creative, launch new products, and how to plan and execute Marketing campaigns.

We are looking for individuals who are:

• Passionate about beauty, marketing, retail, brands, and Shoppers Drug Mart.
• A willing and curious learner.
• Organized and able to move quickly within a fast‑paced environment.
• Ability to work collaboratively in a fast‑paced team environment.
• Great interpersonal skills to effectively source information, obtain approvals and build relationships.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Strong project management skills with an ability to multi‑task.
• Strong attention to detail.

What you’ve done:

• Currently enrolled in a relevant undergraduate program with a focus on marketing, business, or a related field.
• Genuine passion for the beauty industry.
• Familiarity with social media platforms and a good understanding of current beauty trends.
• Mid-to‑high Proficiency with Excel, Word, and PowerPoint.

Additional Requirements:

• Must be able to commit to a full‑time co‑op position for the specified duration.
• Must be able to travel to the head office during the in‑office days.
• Previous marketing, retail, or beauty industry experience is an asset.

Shoppers Drug Mart is an equal opportunity employer and welcomes applications from individuals of all backgrounds. We thank all applicants for their interest; however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

Why work at Shoppers Drug Mart?

Acting as consultants, supporting internal customers and the Associate‑Owners, you will get experience unique to the retail industry while working for an award‑winning national brand. Benefit from a competitive pay program and online learning through Academy. Take ownership of your work and find more ways to care about your work, co‑workers, customers and community.

How You’ll Succeed:

At Shoppers Drug Mart Inc., we seek great people to continually strengthen our culture. We believe great people model our values, are authentic, build trust and make connections. If that sounds like you, and you are open‑minded, responsive to change and up to the challenges provided in a fast‑paced retail environment, apply today.

Employment Type:

Full time

Type of Role:

Temporary (Fixed Term)

Shoppers Drug Mart Inc. recognizes Canada’s diversity as a source of national pride and strength. We have made it a priority to reflect our nation’s evolving diversity in the products we sell, the people we hire, and the culture we create in our organization. Accommodation is available upon request for applicants with disabilities in the recruitment and assessment process and when hired.

In addition, we believe that compliance with laws is about doing the right thing. Upholding the law is part of our Code of Conduct – it reinforces what our customers and stakeholders expect of us.

Please Note: If you have Employee Self Service (ESS) on Workday, apply to this job via the Workday application.

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 a newly created position. The Company uses artificial intelligence for the purpose of screening, assessing and/or selecting applicants for this position.