Pharmacy Services Strategic Initiatives Co-op (Summer 2024) - 243 Consumers Road, Toronto, ON

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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?

Pharmacy Services Strategic Initiatives Co-op (Summer 2024)

Employment Type: Full time (Co-op Student)

Term Length: 4 Months

Term Start: May 6th, 2024

Term End: August 23, 2024 

Why this role is important? We are hiring a Co-op Student for the Pharmacy Services Strategy & Innovation team. This role will reporting to the Senior Manager, Pharmacy Services Strategic Initiatives and will be supporting with cross-functional stakeholder management to ensure delivery of the approved strategy, collaborating with internal and internal stakeholders and supporting with maintaining digital enablers roadmap to support the growth of Pharmacy Services portfolio.

What You'll Do:

• Provide project management support with managing the intake, prioritization and product roadmap of various enablers initiatives (e.g., digital assets roadmap, marketing, etc.) to support the growth across Pharmacy Services Portfolio
• Build and drive reporting for growth enablers across Pharmacy Services Portfolio
• Support the strategic planning and financial planning process with key stakeholders and the Senior Leadership team
• Assist in strategizing and planning new and existing programs within the Pharmacy Services portfolio
• Conduct research/market scan to keep track of market trends and identify new opportunities
• Assist in any other developing asks as required

What You'll Need:

• Completing a university degree in Business or Healthcare; MBA or working towards an equivalent Masters degree is an asset
• Prior working experience in Pharmacy, Healthcare and/or Consulting preferred
• Comfortable working with ambiguity, ability to multi-task, and work in a fast paced environment
• Experience in financial modelling and business case development
• Strong analytical skills and consistently exercises sound judgement, ability to assimilate information from many different sources and come up with sound strategic options
• Ability to build collaborative relationships at all levels of the organization
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Strong Project management skills and detail-oriented
• Proficient with MS Offices (Power Point, Excel, Word); experience with product management tools (Asana, Confluence, Jira etc.) is an asset

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. 

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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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