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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.

Join the dynamic Market Analytics team within Loblaw Real Estate, where our mission is to strategically guide the company on "where" to grow and innovate. We leverage a customer-centric, data-driven approach to inform critical real estate decisions across our national retail footprint. This team is at the forefront of transforming complex data into actionable insights that shape the future of our physical presence and enhance authentic customer experiences at scale.

This role is pivotal. As a Senior Analyst, you will play a crucial part in evolving our market intelligence capabilities. You'll be instrumental in maintaining and developing advanced analytical tools and methodologies that directly influence strategic decisions, from new store development to optimizing existing locations, ultimately driving business growth and enhancing our customer value proposition.

• Drive Geospatial Innovation: Design, develop, implement, and enhance advanced GIS applications and solutions to support strategic real estate planning and market analysis.
• Optimize Data & Processes: Identify, develop, and implement efficiencies in market analysis, sales forecasting, and data management workflows, leveraging automation and best practices.
• Manage & Curate Critical Data: Oversee the maintenance, integration, and quality assurance of key datasets, including customer insights, demographics, competitive intelligence, and sales performance.
• Empower the Team: Provide expert technical support and troubleshooting for GIS and analytical tools, developing macros and automated solutions to boost team productivity and capabilities.
• Deliver Actionable Insights: Conduct in-depth ad-hoc analyses for various internal stakeholders, translating complex data into clear, concise, and strategic recommendations for senior leadership.
• Pioneer Analytical Methods: Continuously research, develop, and integrate innovative methodologies in location analysis, business intelligence, predictive modeling, and data visualization.
• Familiarity with AI/Machine Learning concepts and their application in data analysis.

• A strategic and curious problem-solver who thrives on tackling complex business challenges with data-driven solutions.
• Highly organized with exceptional attention to detail, capable of managing multiple projects and competing priorities effectively under tight deadlines.
• Proactive, with a strong sense of urgency and a passion for continuous improvement and process optimization.
• An excellent communicator, able to articulate complex analytical findings and recommendations clearly and concisely to diverse audiences, both verbally and in writing.
• A collaborative team player who enjoys sharing knowledge and contributing to a positive team environment.

• Programming/Scripting: Advanced SQL (Oracle, Teradata, etc.), Python, R, or VBA for automation and advanced analytics.
• Advanced GIS Proficiency: Demonstrated expertise in GIS software (e.g., MapInfo, ArcGIS, QGIS) for spatial analysis, mapping, and application development.
• Strong Data Skills: Proven ability to extract, manipulate, analyze, visualize, and summarize large, complex datasets using:
  • Business Intelligence: Expertise in Power BI (DAX knowledge is highly valued), Tableau, or similar platforms for dashboard development and reporting.
  • Data Management: Experience with relational database systems (e.g., Oracle Database, SQL Developer, Teradata Assistant, Microsoft Access).
  • Statistical Tools: Experience with statistical analysis software (e.g., SPSS, R) is an asset.
  • Automation & Scripting: Proven track record in developing macros and automated solutions to enhance data processing and reporting efficiency.
  • Advanced Microsoft Office Suite: Expert-level Excel skills (including Power Query/Power Pivot) are essential.
• Our interview process includes a practical assessment, where candidates will be given a 15-minute coding case example. This time will be split between 5 minutes for independent review and 10 minutes for discussing your solution and answering questions.

• Post‑secondary education (Bachelor's degree preferred) in Computer Science, Statistics or Business Analytics, or a related quantitative field.
• Minimum of 3+ years of progressive experience in data analysis, market research, or business intelligence, preferably within a retail or real estate context.

Contact, Parental Leave, 13 months (February 2026 – March 2027)

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.

Candidates who are 18 years or older are required to complete a criminal background check. Details will be provided through the application process.