At Shoppers Drug Mart, we’re innovating health and wellness in Canada. From prescriptions to walk-in clinics, and a beloved loyalty program, we’re caring and supporting our customers in new ways every day.
With more than 1,300 locally owned and operated stores from coast to coast, the Shoppers Drug Mart network is more than a great place to shop, it’s a great place to work. We’re committed to building our talented team who champion collaboration, kindness and inclusivity. Join our team, and help recognize a healthy future for your career and for all Canadians.

Why this role is important?

Summer 2025 Work Term

Term Length: 4 months

Term Start: May 5, 2025

Term End: August 22, 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).

We are hiring a Co-op Student, Store Communications – National Operations

Duties:

• Plans and implements all aspects related to intranet and email communications to stores (English and French); including daily publishing and email distribution accurately and in accordance with the established guidelines, expiring outdated content, maintaining mailing lists, assisting the various corporate and regional departments in the development, formatting, and organization of content, and updating required changes or additions to ensure communications to the stores is accurate and timely.
• Reviews all corporate store communications to ensure accuracy and intent, and identifies communications that may be operationally challenging, require further clarification or investigation, or does not adhere to the Store Operating Standards.
• Work with National Operations department or other departments to investigate and complete Operations or communications related projects, as assigned.

Skills and Experience:

This position requires a demonstrated level of initiative and judgment in order to organize and prioritize tasks, workload and projects. Courtesy, tact and diplomacy are required in dealing with colleagues in every day working relationships.

• Requires an understanding of inter-related work processes to be able to adapt to differing assignments.
• Requires specialized interpersonal skills to resolve situations with colleagues where there may be some level of conflict, stress or uncertainty.
• Provides solutions by using imaginative approaches where constructive thinking and innovation are required.
• Professional manner, tact, diplomacy and discretion in dealing with Associates and colleagues.
• 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.
• Communicates well in writing by composing clear documents; facility with editing and/or proof-reading is required
• French-speaking an asset.
• Retail experience an asset. Shoppers Drug Mart Store experience an asset.
• Advanced knowledge of: Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint); Microsoft O365 (Outlook, OneDrive).

Education & Job Knowledge:
Post secondary education in equivalent to a college diploma in business/communications or related field.

Why Shoppers?

At Shoppers Drug Mart, we have always remained true to our belief that the root of our success lies with our people. We pride ourselves on providing more ways to care about our patients, customers and community.

We offer unique work, and the benefits you would expect from a large corporation, all with a smaller company feel, as well as:

• A high energy and varied workplace that strives for and rewards excellence.
• Peer recognition programs
• Opportunities for skill development and advancement in your work
• Learning and development through our online training platform Academy
• Strong culture of charitable and community involvement
• Unique chance to work with an organization that is committed to improving the health and well being of Canadians

At Shoppers, you can find more ways to care about your career.

Why work at Shoppers Drug Mart?
Acting as consultants, supporting internal customers and the Associate-Owners, you will get experience unique to the retail industry while working for an award-winning national brand. Benefit from a competitive pay program and online learning through Academy.
Take ownership of your work and find more ways to care about your work, co-workers, customers and community.

How You’ll Succeed:

At Shoppers Drug Mart Inc., 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.

Employment Type:

Type of Role:

Shoppers Drug Mart Inc. recognizes Canada's diversity as a source of national pride and strength. We have made it a priority to reflect our nation’s evolving diversity in the products we sell, the people we hire, and the culture we create in our organization. Accommodation is available upon request for applicants with disabilities in the recruitment and assessment process and when hired.

In addition, we believe that compliance with laws is about doing the right thing. Upholding the law is part of our Code of Conduct – it reinforces what our customers and stakeholders expect of us.

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