Posted:
9/6/2024, 1:11:20 PM
Location(s):
Brampton, Ontario, Canada ⋅ Ontario, Canada
Experience Level(s):
Internship
Field(s):
Business & Strategy ⋅ Growth & Marketing
Workplace Type:
Remote
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.
You’ll be joining the Marketing and Brands Project Management team, within the Marketing and Brands Enablement group, whose mission is to drive the on-time delivery of Marketing and Brands strategic projects.
In this role, in collaboration with the Manager and Senior Manager of Projects, you will gain ground-level project management experience as you support the initiation, management, reporting, closure and governance of multiple innovative and exciting 2025 Marketing and Brands projects. You will get exposure to the fundamental principles of project management, an understanding of Marketing teams at Loblaws and valuable time with cross functional business leads across the organization.
We are looking for a candidate that is extremely organized, who enjoys building a plan to get things done and who is interested in gaining practical and technical project management experience.
What You’ll Do:
Help drive the delivery of strategic projects and support with project co-ordination, including but not limited to:
2025 Project Charter builds
Gathering monthly project reporting from stakeholders
Project scheduling, workbacks, project plans and Gantt charts
Manage deliverables and milestones
Attend, coordinate and provide various admin support for project meetings
Manage cross-functional relationships across our Marketing, Brands and project stakeholder teams.
Support with building compelling PowerPoint decks and email communications.
Provide support to Project Manager and Senior Project Manager as needed.
Integrate into Teams Groups and online communication channels in order to facilitate project progress.
What You’ll Need:
Enrolled in an undergraduate degree or a certified Project Management program or one with a project management component.
Ability to easily build relationships and credibility while being a part of a cross functional team focused on project delivery.
Possess a structured problem-solving approach and very strong organizational skills.
Ability to organize and track both their to-dos and project deliverables on-time and in parallel.
Strong competency in presentation development (PowerPoint), project planning (Excel, PM software) and communication tools (Teams, Outlook)
The ability to synthesize information, identify risks, determine next steps and communicate in a clear and succinct way.
Ability to stay on top of changing priorities, direction pivots and multiple deliverables at any time while shifting gears across different projects.
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.
Website: https://loblaw.ca/
Headquarter Location: Brampton, Ontario, Canada
Employee Count: 10001+
Year Founded: 1919
IPO Status: Public
Last Funding Type: Post-IPO Debt
Industries: Finance ⋅ Retail