Co-op, Assistant Product Manager, Summer 2025

Referred applicants must not apply directly to this role. All referred applicants must use their unique referral link generated when they are referred by an existing colleague.

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?

Term Length: 4 Months

Term Start: May 5, 2025

Term Date: August 22, 2025

Location: 2 Fraser Avenue, Toronto

Return to Office:

Loblaw has adopted the following Hybrid working model (a combination of working between the office and remotely). Colleagues work remotely 1 day a week, while spending the other 4 days in the office.

The decision to join a company is a big one. We have opportunities for hard working, energetic and reliable people like you.

Calling all Homewares lovers! The Assistant Product Manager Co-op Home & Entertainment will support the product development journey to bring our beloved brands including President’s Choice, Life at Home and Everyday Essentials to our customers. In this role, you will support the Product Manager in managing project tasks and timelines with internal stakeholders, while also coordinating with our suppliers to ensure their contributions are completed on schedule.

What you’ll do:

• Assist in monitoring of project management, development, and execution process with internal & external stakeholders to ensure on-time and on-strategy delivery of new products and updates to existing products as part of portfolio maintenance.
• Responsible for the uploading and tracking of data in internal systems
• Support the Product Manager in organizing the packaging & design kick off process to ensure team alignment to the project strategy by gathering information and samples
• Assist in liaising between the project team and the in-house editorial, design, and production team with responsibility for packaging artwork process and circulation completion
• Support the Product Manager in the development of strategic product plans reflecting business priorities which meet or exceed category financial objectives
• Responsible for sample management and preparing for design review
• Assist the Product Manager, when required, in preparing for Strategy Sessions & Business reviews using financial reporting, customer insight databases, and market research

What you’ll need:

• Highly organized, able to prioritize effectively and work independently in a fast-paced environment
• Strong time management skills and problem-solving skills
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, both oral and written
• Strong work ethic with a passion for detail and accuracy
• Currently enrolled in post-secondary education
• Passion for homewares is an asset

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

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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