Projects & Planning - Co-op Student

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

Job summary

Loblaw Companies Limited in Canada is seeking a highly organized co‑op student to join the Marketing and Brands Project Management team for a Winter 2027 work term (4 months). You will support initiation, management, reporting, closure and governance of multiple projects, gaining ground‑level experience.

This hybrid role offers 1 day remote per week and 4 days in the office, with exposure to cross‑functional marketing teams, project charters, schedules, and executive communications.

Qualifications

• Enrolled in an undergraduate degree or a PM program with a project management component.
• Ability to build relationships within cross-functional teams.
• Structured problem-solving approach with strong organizational skills.
• Ability to organize and track multiple deliverables on time.

Responsibilities

• Assist with initiation, management, reporting, closure and governance of multiple projects.
• Support creation and updating of project Charters and plans.
• Gather monthly project updates from stakeholders and compile progress reports.
• Coordinate meetings and provide administrative support for project workstreams.
• Foster cross‑functional collaboration across Marketing, Brands, and project stakeholders.
• Develop compelling PowerPoint decks and clear email communications.
• Assist PMs with team onboarding and running Teams groups for progress tracking.

Skills

Strong organizational skills

Communication & relationship-building

Presentation skills (PowerPoint)

Project planning (Excel, PM software)

Education

Undergraduate degree or PM certificate program

Tools

PowerPoint

Excel

PM software

Teams

Outlook

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.

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).

You’ll be joining the Marketing and Brands Project Management team, within the Marketing and Brands Enablement group, whose mission is to drive the on‑time delivery of Marketing and Brands strategic projects.

In this role, in collaboration with the Manager and Senior Manager of Projects, you will gain ground‑level project management experience as you support the initiation, management, reporting, closure and governance of multiple innovative and exciting 2025 Marketing and Brands projects. You will get exposure to the fundamental principles of project management, an understanding of Marketing teams at Loblaws and valuable time with cross functional business leads across the organization.

We are looking for a candidate that is extremely organized, who enjoys building a plan to get things done and who is interested in gaining practical and technical project management experience.

What You’ll Do

• Help drive the delivery of strategic projects and support with project co‑ordination, including but not limited to:
• 2025 Project Charter builds
• Gathering monthly project reporting from stakeholders
• Project scheduling, workbacks, project plans and Gantt charts
• Manage deliverables and milestones
• Attend, coordinate and provide various admin support for project meetings
• Manage cross‑functional relationships across our Marketing, Brands and project stakeholder teams.
• Support with building compelling PowerPoint decks and email communications.
• Provide support to Project Manager and Senior Project Manager as needed.
• Integrate into Teams Groups and online communication channels in order to facilitate project progress.

What You’ll Need

• Enrolled in an undergraduate degree or a certified Project Management program or one with a project management component.
• Ability to easily build relationships and credibility while being a part of a cross functional team focused on project delivery.
• Possess a structured problem‑solving approach and very strong organizational skills.
• Ability to organize and track both their to‑dos and project deliverables on‑time and in parallel.
• Strong competency in presentation development (PowerPoint), project planning (Excel, PM software) and communication tools (Teams, Outlook)
• The ability to synthesize information, identify risks, determine next steps and communicate in a clear and succinct way.
• Ability to stay on top of changing priorities, direction pivots and multiple deliverables at any time while shifting gears across different projects.

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.

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.

#EN

#SS #COMMU #ON