Manager, Corporate Strategy

Loblaw; Brampton; On-site; CAD 80,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Loblaw Companies Limited is seeking a Manager with a strong strategy background to lead enterprise-wide initiatives and advise senior leaders. You will develop insights, frame complex problems, and translate data into actionable recommendations across multiple businesses.

The role emphasizes strategic thinking, business acumen, and collaboration with cross-functional teams, with a focus on long-term enterprise strategy rather than sales or technology implementation.

Qualifications

• 3–5 years of relevant experience in Strategy, ideally at a consulting firm or in Corporate Strategy/Corporate Development at a leading Canadian retail or consumer-facing company.
• Strong financial and business acumen, with the ability to quickly understand different business models, operating environments, and value drivers.
• Experience in Retail, Food, or Consumer Goods is an asset.
• Excellent communication skills to distill key messages for senior audiences, including the C-suite and Boards, both verbally and in writing.

Responsibilities

• Support the development and evaluation of compelling strategic plans and high-priority enterprise initiatives for the operating businesses through analysis, research, financial and operational modeling, and presentations.
• Act as an internal consultant and strategic advisor to operating businesses and enterprise leaders, helping to frame complex problems, assess opportunities, and develop clear, actionable recommendations.
• Work across enterprise-wide projects and large-scale programs that span multiple businesses, functions, and stakeholder groups, bringing a broad perspective to complex and ambiguous challenges.
• Translate analysis into clear strategic recommendations and communicate project findings succinctly and confidently to senior business professionals, including C-suite and Board-level audiences.
• Build strong relationships with business leaders and partners across the group of companies, developing alignment and fostering collaboration across the enterprise.
• Partner with cross-functional teams to enable the successful advancement of strategic initiatives, including managing stakeholder communications, relationships, and project timelines.

Skills

Strategy

Analytical thinking

Problem solving

Communication

Cross-functional collaboration

Tools

PowerPoint

Excel

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®.

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 Manager with a strong background in strategy and exceptional analytical, problem-solving as well as strong communication skills.

This role is focused on building long-term, enterprise-wide strategy and helping the business make the right choices to achieve its goals. You’ll work on complex, high-priority initiatives across the organization, developing insights and recommendations, working with senior leaders, and enabling the business to translate strategy into action. The role is not focused on sales, business development, or technology implementation, but rather on leveraging strategic thinking and business acumen as a partner in navigating complex business questions.

What you’ll do:

• Support the development and evaluation of compelling strategic plans and high-priority enterprise initiatives for the operating businesses through analysis, research, financial and operational modeling, and presentations.
• Act as an internal consultant and strategic advisor to operating businesses and enterprise leaders, helping to frame complex problems, assess opportunities, and develop clear, actionable recommendations.
• Work across enterprise-wide projects and large-scale programs that span multiple businesses, functions, and stakeholder groups, bringing a broad perspective to complex and ambiguous challenges.
• Translate analysis into clear strategic recommendations and communicate project findings succinctly and confidently to senior business professionals, including C-suite and Board-level audiences.
• Build strong relationships with business leaders and partners across the group of companies, developing alignment and fostering collaboration across the enterprise.
• Partner with cross-functional teams to enable the successful advancement of strategic initiatives, including managing stakeholder communications, relationships, and project timelines.

What you’ll bring:

The ideal candidate will demonstrate a strong Strategy skillset, given their primary responsibilities will be to lead and direct strategy work. An ideal candidate will also bring the confidence and credibility to interact with senior-level business leaders, the ability to operate independently in ambiguous situations, and a genuine curiosity to understand different parts of the business.

• 3–5 years of relevant experience in Strategy, ideally at a consulting firm or in Corporate Strategy/Corporate Development at a leading Canadian retail or consumer-facing company.
• Strong financial and business acumen, with the ability to quickly understand different business models, operating environments, and value drivers. Experience in Retail, Food, or Consumer Goods is an asset.
• Demonstrated ability to work across a broad range of strategic topics, businesses, and functions, rather than specializing narrowly in one area.
• Demonstrated ability to multitask and manage time effectively across a variety of priorities and workstreams.
• Creative problem-solving skills to tackle complex projects, structure ambiguous problems, and develop practical recommendations.
• Demonstrated ability to build effective and trusted relationships across varying levels in complex matrix organizations.
• Excellent communication skills to distill key messages for senior audiences, including the C-suite and Boards, both verbally and in writing.
• Strong willingness to learn and ability to be flexible, self-directed, and organized in a dynamic, fast-paced team environment.
• Expert knowledge of Microsoft Office tools, especially 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.

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 :

$80,000.00 - $110,000.00 / 80.000,00$ - 110.000,00$ (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.