Store Planning & Rollouts Lead

Loblaw Companies Limited; Brampton; On-site; CAD 60,000 - 83,000; Full time

Job summary

Loblaw Companies Limited is seeking a Store Planning Specialist to support capital planning initiatives across the Hard Discount network in Canada. You will translate business strategies into executable store planning programs, coordinate major and minor rollouts, and collaborate with Real Estate, Construction, Merchandising and Operations to ensure on‑time, cost‑effective project delivery.

The role emphasizes strong organizational skills, cross‑functional collaboration, and proactive problem

Qualifications

• Previous experience in retail/store operations, store planning, architecture/design, project coordination, project management, or a related field.
• Post-secondary education or training in Architecture, Design, Project Management, Business, or a related discipline is preferred.
• Strong organizational and project coordination skills, with the ability to manage multiple priorities, maintain trackers and documentation, and follow projects through to completion.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to build relationships, manage stakeholder expectations, and work effectively across multiple teams and levels of the organization.
• Demonstrated ability to navigate competing priorities and resolve issues or conflicts in a collaborative and solutions‑oriented manner.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications, particularly Outlook and Excel; comfortable learning new systems, tools, and processes.
• Adaptable and comfortable working in a fast‑paced, evolving environment where priorities and project requirements may change.
• Curious and analytical mindset with a willingness to ask questions, understand the rationale behind decisions, and identify alternative approaches or opportunities for improvement.
• Self‑motivated and eager to learn, with an interest in developing broader knowledge of store planning, retail operations, design, construction, and capital project delivery.
• Ability to work both independently and collaboratively, using sound judgment to assess information, develop options, and elevate issues when appropriate.

Responsibilities

• Support the Senior Manager in translating business strategies into executable store planning initiatives, capital projects, and retail rollout programs across the Hard Discount network.
• Coordinate the planning, scheduling, and execution of major, minor, seasonal, and special project rollouts, ensuring alignment with merchandising, banner, and corporate strategies.
• Coordinate store layout revisions, fixture plans, drawing requests, approvals, and documentation with Design Technologists and cross-functional partners to support project execution.
• Collaborate with Real Estate, Construction, Store Planning, Merchandising, Operations, Procurement, Home Office Capital Planning, and external consultants to ensure effective planning, communication, and project delivery.
• Develop and maintain project schedules, trackers, reports, documentation, and standardized tools to monitor progress, communicate updates, and support timely execution.
• Monitor project milestones, identify risks and issues, coordinate resolutions, and elevate concerns to the Senior Manager when appropriate.
• Prepare project scope documentation, presentations, status updates, and post-project reviews, including lessons learned and recommendations for continuous improvement.
• Support the development and maintenance of store planning and fixture standards that optimize operational efficiency, enhance the customer experience, and maximize capital investments.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with internal stakeholders and external partners while identifying opportunities to improve planning processes, project coordination, and rollout efficiency.
• Provide general project coordination and administrative support to the Senior Manager as required.

Skills

Project coordination

Microsoft Office

Excel

Communication

Stakeholder management

Team collaboration

Adaptability

Analytical mindset

Learning agility

Education

Architecture/Design/PM/Business background

Tools

Outlook

Excel

Job description

Loblaw Companies Limited is seeking a Store Planning Specialist to support capital planning initiatives across the Hard Discount network in Canada. You will translate business strategies into executable store planning programs, coordinate major and minor rollouts, and collaborate with Real Estate, Construction, Merchandising and Operations to ensure on‑time, cost‑effective project delivery.

The role emphasizes strong organizational skills, cross‑functional collaboration, and proactive problem