Student Analyst- Internal Audit Co-op - 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?

Term Length: 4 Months

Term Start: May 6th, 2024

Term End: August 23, 2024 

Why is this role important?

As a student analyst, you will be a part of our industry leading Internal Audit & Risk Management team.

This role involves a focus to help us effectively carry out different aspects of the Shoppers Drug Mart/Pharmaprix Store Audit Program. While focus is on stores, our responsibilities include multiple aspects of processes that may flow to/from stores, including planning, fieldwork, reporting, and deeper review/investigation as needed. Communications and working as a team player with multiple stakeholders is critical and you will have an opportunity to help us with that under our guidance. Effort and interest in learning and being a strong contributor to a small team with a big mandate, continuously innovating and embracing changes in our Enterprise are important.

This role will provide the opportunity to learn new skills and enhance current ones, including technical, auditing and people skills.

You will join a dedicated and motivated team that is part of larger dynamic team and have the opportunity to learn about multiple industries within the Enterprise including grocery retail, pharmaceutical, real estate and banking.

What you’ll help us do and learn?

· Learn about the end to end audit lifecycle – planning, execution, reporting and follow up

· Help us prepare for review and comment store audit reports in a timely manner.

· Use data analytics to increase effectiveness and efficiency of audits

· Ensure compliance to policies, standards and procedures according to departmental and enterprise requirements

· Learn about providing input and recommendations to audit management in developing a risk based annual audit plan

· Be exposed to advisory services on issues related to risk assessment, controls and governance

· Assist in special investigations as required

· Assist in initiatives to increase the effectiveness, value and reputation of the audit department

· Learn to provide professional reports from store audit results and observations to various stakeholders, with an emphasis on positive changes within our frameworks that may be implemented within the stores.

· Assist in preparing store audit metrics, insights, quarterly and annual reporting. and quarterly reports for communications to stakeholders.

· Assist in understanding the store audit program from stakeholders including Associates (franchisees).

· Understand audit results and how they are communicated with stakeholders.

· Learn the importance of building relationships with stakeholders and strong quality program, and to see how practical audit work is carried out with flexibility, respect and minimal disruption at store level.

· Through communication, strong listening skills and belief in the store audit program, continuously promote the positive impact and perception of the store audit program and be an ambassador of the Brand.

· Assist in contributing to the Enterprise focus of the store audit program, help balance regional/banner specific issues and concerns both within the program itself and during ongoing management of the program.

· Work with your team to be a catalyst for positive change, an important store support resource, and manage difficult situations respectfully, timely and professionally.

What we are looking for?

· National travel may occur.

· Willing to learn internal auditing, control standards and internal advisory skills

· Team player with excellent ability to be agile, resilient, collaborate and effectively prioritize and help manage and complete projects within tight timelines

· Self-starter with an interest in strong communication skills (written, oral and presentation) and interpersonal skills

· Excellent interpersonal and project management skills

· Microsoft Windows (such as Word, Excel, Outlook, & PowerPoint), and willingness to learn new platforms.

· Knowledge or willing to learn some tools use of advanced data analytics in an audit environment

· Develop awareness of applicable regulatory or compliance requirements that relate to LCL’s and SDM’s current business environment

· Flexibility/adaptability mindset working on changing priorities

· Professionalism, integrity, and respect for confidentiality

Core Competencies:

· Enthusiastic learner with demonstrated interest to thrive in a fast-paced agile work environment

· Team player, resilient – embraces CORE principles

· Proactive individual with the ability to help manage projects simultaneously to strict deadlines

· Understands the importance of compliance

· Ability to collaborate with other business units and build strong working relationships

· Influencing skills and ability to challenge the status quo respectfully and understanding perspectives and culture to simplify processes

· Critical thinker with a passion for digging into details, such as completing data analysis to identify trends, conclusions and provide recommendations based on information/results.

· Looking to develop excellent written and verbal communication skills

If you are open-minded, responsive to change and up to the challenges provided in a fast-paced retail environment, apply today.

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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