Strategy & Business Development Co-op Student

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

Job summary

Loblaw Companies Limited is seeking a co-op student for the Winter 2027 Work Term in Canada. You will support data-driven strategic recommendations, perform quantitative and qualitative analyses, and synthesize insights for leadership across the enterprise.

You will build relationships with stakeholders, assist the Strategy & Business Development team with planning and milestones, and contribute to a culture of collaboration, curiosity, and continuous learning during a 4‑month term starting

Qualifications

• Minimum of 2 years completed of an undergraduate program.
• Prior internship, coursework, and/or case competition experience in consulting, strategy, finance, or related analytical field.
• Willingness to learn and deliver high-quality outputs in a dynamic, fast-paced team environment.
• Ability to break down complex problems and develop structured, logical approaches to solving them.
• Strong analytical skills, including experience working with data and Excel.
• Ability to manage time effectively to deliver across priorities.
• Strong interpersonal skills and ability to build trust-based relationships with stakeholders.
• Excellent written and oral communication skills.
• High degree of ownership, initiative, and comfort with ambiguity.
• Demonstrated interest in Retail, and/or Consumer Goods space.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office (presentations a plus).

Responsibilities

• Support the development of data-driven, actionable strategic recommendations on high priority business issues.
• Conduct quantitative and qualitative analysis, market research, benchmarking, and some financial modeling.
• Synthesize data into clear, leadership-ready insights and deliverables.
• Communicate recommendations confidently to team leaders.
• Collaborate cross-functionally to gather inputs, align on priorities, and drive outcomes.
• Build meaningful relationships with stakeholders across the enterprise.
• Support the Strategy & Business Development team with work planning, stakeholder management, and tracking milestones.
• Contribute to a culture of collaboration, curiosity, and continuous learning.

Skills

Problem solving

Self-directed

Analytical skills

Excel

MS Office

Communicating

Time management

Interpersonal skills

Education

Two years completed undergraduate program

Tools

Excel

Microsoft Office

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).

What you’ll do:

• Support the development of data-driven, actionable strategic recommendations on high priority business issues.
• Conduct rigorous quantitative and qualitative analysis, including market research, competitive benchmarking, and some financial modeling.
• Synthesize complex data into clear, concise insights and leadership-ready deliverables.
• Communicate recommendations confidently to team leaders.
• Collaborate cross-functionally togather inputs, align on priorities, and drive project outcomes.
• Build meaningful relationships with stakeholders across the enterprise.
• Support the Strategy & Business Development team with work planning, stakeholder management, and tracking key milestones.
• Contribute to a team culture grounded in collaboration, curiosity, and continuous learning.

What you’ll bring:

We are looking for candidates who demonstrate a strong foundation in problem-solving and an interest in strategy. The ideal candidate will be self-directed and organized, and show up authentically.

• Minimum of 2 years completed of an undergraduate program.
• Prior internship, coursework, and/or case competition experience in consulting, strategy, finance, or a related analytical field.
• Willingness to learn and deliver high-quality outputs in a dynamic, fast-paced team environment.
• Ability to break down complex problems and develop structured, logical approaches to solving them.
• Strong analytical skills, including experience working with data and Excel (working knowledge of creating and interpreting financial models is an asset).
• Ability to manage time effectively to deliver across a variety of priorities.
• Strong interpersonal skills and ability to build effective, trust-based relationships with diverse stakeholders.
• Excellent written and oral communication skills.
• High degree of ownership, initiative, and comfort with ambiguity.
• Demonstrated interest in Retail, and/or Consumer Goods space.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office (experience developing leadership-ready presentations is an asset).

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. 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.