Co-op, Beauty Marketing, Winter 2025

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.

Term Length: 4 Months

Term Start: January 8, 2025

Term Date: April 18, 2025

Return to Office: As of October 15, 2024 Loblaw has adopted the following Hybrid working model (a combination of working between the office and remotely). Colleagues will continue working remotely up to 1 day a week, while spending the other 4 days in the office.

What you’ll do:

Shoppers Drug Mart is seeking a dynamic and motivated Co-op Student to join the Beauty Marketing team. As a leading retailer in the beauty industry, we are looking for a passionate individual with a keen interest in marketing and the beauty sector at one of Canada’s most recognizable brands - Shoppers Drug Mart. We’re looking for a student who wants to gain meaningful work experience and break into the world of Beauty. This student will get professional experience working with a team to launch National Marketing campaigns, collaborate with world-class beauty brands, and work collaboratively with cross-functional teams including Category Management, Merchandising, Store Operations, Legal, Loblaw Agency, Loblaw Digital, Social, and so much more. This individual will have the opportunity to learn and understand the key Marketing principles including brand management, brand positioning, visual brand identity, analyzing creative, launch new products, and how to plan and execute Marketing campaigns.

We are looking for individuals who are:

• Passionate about beauty, marketing, retail, brands, and Shoppers Drug Mart.
• A willing and curious learner.
• Organized and able to move quickly within a fast-paced environment.
• Ability to work collaboratively in a fast-paced team environment.
• Great interpersonal skills to effectively source information, obtain approvals and build relationships.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Strong project management skills with an ability to multi-task.
• Strong attention to detail.

What you’ve done:

• Currently enrolled in a relevant undergraduate program with a focus on marketing, business, or a related field.
• Genuine passion for the beauty industry.
• Familiarity with social media platforms and a good understanding of current beauty trends.
• Mid-to-high Proficiency with Excel, Word, and PowerPoint.

Additional Requirements:

• Must be able to commit to a full-time co-op position for the specified duration.
• Must be able to travel to the head office during the in-office days.
• Previous marketing, retail, or beauty industry experience is an asset.

How To Apply:

At Loblaw, we seek great people to continually strengthen our culture. We believe great people model our values, are authentic, build trust and make connections. If that sounds like you, and you are open-minded, responsive to change and up to the challenges provided in a fast-paced retail environment, apply today.

Shoppers Drug Mart is an equal opportunity employer and welcomes applications from individuals of all backgrounds. We thank all applicants for their interest; however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

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.