Co-op, Assistant Product Manager, Summer 2025

Referred applicants should not apply directly to this role.

All referred applicants must first be submitted through Workday by a current Loblaw Colleague.

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:

As an Assistant Product Manager, you will be part of the team that is responsible for building and maintaining programs in our control labels. Reporting into a Product Manager, an Assistant Product Manager drives the timely delivery of new products to the market and completes updates to existing products. In addition, the Assistant Product Manager will support strategic projects and analysis within the category.

Core accountabilities:

• Ensure on-time and on-strategy delivery of new products and updates to existing products

• Assisting the product teams in category/brand specific deep dives to aid in building out strategic plans.

• Competitive category reviews for specific area of focus and opportunity.

• Monitor the development and execution process with Product Management, Product Development, Quality Assurance, Regulatory Affairs, and Product Technologists

• Support the PM in the development of a strategic product plan and SAP product briefs reflecting business priorities which meet or exceed category financial objectives

• Support and execution of our cross category plastic initiatives.

• Working cross functionally to ensure our PC Express platform is accurate and up to date for all key brands.

Skills, knowledge and education:

• Well developed project management skills are critical

• 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

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.