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Market Analytics & Strategy Summer Student

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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).

Role Mandate:

Join our team and gain valuable experience in data analysis and predictive modeling!

We are seeking a motivated and analytical student to support our technical systems development. The successful candidate will support the Market Analytics & Strategy data team and will be responsible for but not limited to utilizing their VBA and SQL skills to develop regression models, automate reporting processes, and enhance our existing tools. This is an excellent opportunity to apply your technical skills to real-world business challenges and make a tangible impact.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Develop and refine regression models to improve sales forecasting accuracy.
  • Automate data extraction and reporting processes using VBA and SQL.
  • Analyze historical sales data to identify trends and patterns.
  • Contribute to the development and documentation of our system tools.
  • Monitor competitive activity, update relational databases (i.e Oracle) and contribute to national and regional level reporting.
  • Develop and create dashboards on Power BI.
  • Fulfills various requests for information including extracting data from various databases.
  • Participate on potential site visits and market tours as required.

Ideal Candidate Profile:

  • Pursuing a degree in a quantitative field (e.g., Statistics, Economics, Computer Science).
  • Strong SQL and/or VBA skills for data querying, aggregation, and manipulation.
  • Knowledge of data analysis tools like Python or R is an asset.
  • Understanding of data science principles and techniques are preferred.
  • Experience in predictive modeling, using statistical or machine learning techniques, is highly desirable.
  • Proven ability to identify opportunities for automation and build tools that streamline workflows and increase efficiency.
  • Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills.
  • Strong communication and teamwork abilities.

Term Length: 4 months

Apply now and be a part of an exciting summer experience!

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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