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Co-op, Assistant Product Developer, Summer 2025

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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).

As an Assistant Product Developer, your main responsibility is to support the Product Developer in the overall product development process, and during product sensory reviews. Reporting to a Product Developer, the Assistant Product Developer will assist in preparing product presentations, reviewing technical product specs, and working with vendors to ensure proper data collection is completed and compliant to Loblaw Brands' standard.

Core Accountabilities:

  • Collaborate with internal cross-functional teams and work with vendor base.

  • Provide training and support to new and existing vendors with LBL systems and tools.

  • Maintain accurate and up-to-date product spreadsheets, product specifications, vendor product specifications, and data.

  • Track and organize all product documents for Product Developer sign-off.

  • Shadow PD during vendor innovation session and plant trial

  • Assist in preparing product presentations.

Skills, knowledge, and education:

  • Product Development or Quality Assurance knowledge and skill are critical.

  • Able to review and understand raw material specification forms.

  • Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.

  • Strong communication and presentation skills.

  • Ability to prioritize multiple projects to achieve productivity and business goals.

  • Enjoys diversity and a dynamic, creative work environment.

Loblaw recognizes Canada's diversity as a source of national pride and strength. We have prioritized reflecting 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 and colleagues with disabilities.

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.

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:

Full time

Type of Role:

Temporary (Fixed Term)



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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