Sustainability Co-op, Summer 2025

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.

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).

Role Mandate

The purpose of this position is to provide analytical, administrative and data management support for the control brand sustainability team. This will include a seafood sustainability project to collect relevant sustainability information from various sources to enable reporting and support compliance efforts. Exposure to various other sustainability initiatives may include packaging, palm oil and animal welfare.

Accountabilities

• Liaise with various internal and external stakeholders and access various databases to collect sustainability information
• Review sustainability information and certificates for accuracy
• Enter relevant sustainability data into systems as required
• Provide regular updates and reports on progress
• Identify any challenges and make recommendations on how to address them
• Assist with projects related to other sustainability initiatives as needed
• Support the development and implementation of a long-term data collection process and training program

Role Requirements

• Enrolled in or completed a post-secondary program
• Interest and study in sustainability or related field is an asset, but not required
• Analytical skill set with ability to manage large amounts of complex data
• Team player, one who is both collaborative with peers and management, and easily displays initiative and self-motivation to ensure projects stay on track
• Strong organizational skills
• Strong communications skills (verbal and written), confidence in ability to work with senior level colleagues
• General tools: Microsoft Office suite, with specific strong abilities in Excel and familiarity with databases, data entry
• Proprietary tools: Ability to quickly develop acute familiarity with LBL reporting tools, including: Microstrategy, Packaging Specification database (FMP), SAP, Bamboo Rose, etc.

Performance Measures

• Timely, accurate and complete collection and aggregation of sustainability data
• Feedback from stakeholders on ability to collaborate, resolve problems, and add value

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.