Social Impact, Sustainability, and Government Relations - Co-op Student

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. 

Loblaw’s Corporate Affairs is looking for an intern to assist the sustainability, social impact, and government relations team.

Role Responsibilities

• Support Government Relations team in anticipating government policy and regulatory developments

• Scan and identify government initiatives and opportunities that meet organization goals and priorities

• Track the movement of legislation and policies

• Prepare materials for and attend meetings with government officials and stakeholders 

• Supporting the government relations, sustainability, and social impact team on internal projects

• Research sustainability and environment, social, and governance trends

Role Requirements:

• University degree or enrollment in a relevant program

• 1-3 years relevant experience

• Some familiarity with government legislative processes and policies, both federal and provincial

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills

• Drive, motivation, initiative and a results-oriented perspective

• Valid driver’s license and access to vehicle

• Strong knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite, including Word, Excel and PowerPoint

• Assets: bilingualism

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.

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