Pharmacy Insights & Analytics Analyst, Co-op

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.

Work Term

Term Length: 8-12 months

Term Start: May 5, 2025

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 (to be determined by each business unit).

Overview

Reporting directly to the Sr. Manager, Pharmacy Insights & Analytics, the incumbent is responsible to develop models, analyses and insights around initiatives impacting the retail pharmacy sector. The incumbent will also identify opportunities to optimize reporting processes, drive insights from both quantitative and qualitative information available and conduct impact analyses to provide support to stores, internal departments and management teams.

What you will do:

• Provide insights and recommendations through research, analysis, and reporting
• Source, cleanup and consolidate data from multiple sources and extrapolate appropriate information to identify and evaluate potential opportunities
• Liaise with various teams over various banners (Shoppers Drug Mart, Loblaw) to develop and implement various initiatives
• Advance team capabilities and efficiency through:
  • Introducing new analytical techniques
  • Automating key reports
• Perform other regular and ad-hoc analyses to facilitate operational and strategic decisions

What you will need:

• Currently enrolled as a post-secondary student at a Canadian institution in Business, Analytics, Computer Science, Engineering and/or Health Sciences or equivalent program
• Strong familiarity with MS Office software (including Excel and PowerPoint)
• Strong team collaboration, communication, and presentation skills
• Excellent time management, analytical, and organizational skills
• Knowledge and/or experience with SQL Teradata, Python, SAS and/or other programming languages
• Knowledge of Business Intelligence platforms such as Power BI, MicroStrategy, Looker and/or other platforms would be 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.