Analyst, Market Analytics

Referred applicants should not apply directly to this role.

All referred applicants must first be submitted through Workday by a current Loblaw Colleague.

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.

Job Description

Job Profile: Analyst, Market Analytics

Reports to: Director, Market Strategies

Role Mandate:

The successful candidate will be responsible to performing a variety of analytic functions to identify key demographic data, provide market analysis (through data driven insights and market visits), perform sales forecasts and develop locational strategies to build the Loblaw Companies Limited (Grocery and Drug) retail network.

Duties:

• Critically assess locations for potential capital investment. Perform sales analysis and create sales estimates for potential and existing stores within the Loblaw Companies Limited (Grocery and Drug) retail network of stores.
• Contribute to a national market strategy to identify areas for incremental store growth based on metrics such as but not limited to: population growth, market share and store performance.
• Liaises with municipal and contracting planners to monitor respective regional growth areas, estimate future population growth and research potential commercial opportunities.
• Monitor competitive activity, update relational databases and contribute to national and regional level reporting.
• Fulfills various requests for information including extracting data from various databases and creating trade area maps to develop site visit packages for Real Estate Directors and other departments as requested.
• Participate on site visits and market tours as required.
• Liaises with Real Estate Directors and provides input to determine overall strategy for site positioning as well as appropriate banner for the market.

Role Requirements:

• Post-secondary education equivalent to a university degree in Urban Planning, Geography or related field. Masters of Spatial Analysis preferred.
• Practical GIS experience required (MapInfo Professional).
• Minimum 1 year of research & financial analysis or equivalent experience - knowledge of statistical analysis is an asset.
• Familiar with Microsoft Office (Outlook, Excel, Access & PowerPoint).
• Knowledge of the Canadian retail market, grocery and/or Pharmacy experience preferred.
• Experience with presenting to various levels of upper management.
• Ability to work autonomously in a hybrid workplace environment as well as coordinate and collaborate with colleagues across regional offices.
• Requires an understanding of inter-related work processes to be able to adapt to differing assignments.
• Ability to pay close attention to details. Makes sure work is done correctly and thoroughly - keeps accurate records.
• Computer skills to produce effective reports, documents and presentations. Updates and maintains critical databases.
• Sound knowledge of analytical practices and procedures.
• Professional manner, tact, diplomacy and discretion in dealing with external contacts and colleagues including senior management.
• Draws on a number of known options to solve problems and to develop improvements.
• Adaptable to set and prioritize work with varying exceptions.
• Able to work with diverse personalities and styles. Communicates with clarity, verbally and in one on one or group situations, or over the telephone.
• This position requires work related travel (as needed based on projects - nationwide) and access to a vehicle is preferred.

For this position we are exploring candidates nationally, the successful candidate would be stationed in one of two national offices: Alberta (Calgary), Ontario (Brampton)

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.