Co-Op, Health Transformation & Outcomes

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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?

We are hiring a full-time Co-Op / Intern (hybrid) to support various functions and programs being managed by the Healthcare Transformation & Outcomes Team at Shoppers Drug Mart.

Reporting to the Senior Manager, Healthcare Transformation & Outcomes, the Co-Op / Intern will support multiple workstreams, including, but not limited to :

• Support partner and vendor management activities, including setting meetings and agendas, creating project plans and executing new initiatives
• Conduct research for healthcare and strategy initiatives, present back key findings to stakeholders and develop POVs on next steps
• Support data, reporting and performance requirements, including summarizing key trends and areas of opportunity for the Health & Wellness businesses
• Collaborate on business cases for new areas of opportunity, including market research and preparing user stories and journey maps
• Support in the creation of presentations for senior / executive stakeholders
• Lead day-to-day coordination of large cross-functional, cross-enterprise projects and initiatives, resolving issues as needed.
• Other high priority and strategic work activities as assigned by the Senior Manager and team

What You'll Need :

This position requires a superior level of initiative and judgment in order to organize and prioritize tasks, workload and projects.

Courtesy, tact and diplomacy are required in dealing with colleagues in every day working relationships.

• Strong project management and problem-solving skills
• Strong interpersonal skills are required as well as excellent verbal communication and presentation skills
• Experience managing complexity and managing projects in a highly matrixed organization
• Strong organizational skills, very flexible and capable of juggling multiple demands and stakeholders
• Ability to develop partnerships through cross-functional collaboration
• Develops new techniques and innovative approaches to further continuous improvements.
• Analytics skills an asset
• Exceptional interpersonal skills in order to effectively source information, obtain approvals and build relationships working with cross-functional teams
• Creative problem solver with a strong work ethic and ability to work well within a team and autonomously in a fast-paced environment
• Able to effectively communicate issues, actively engage and work collaboratively as a team member
• Excellent oral and written communication skills
• Excellent PowerPoint skills
• Excellent Excel skills

You will gain experience and exposure in the creation, development and implementation of healthcare and strategy initiatives, including how to execute new businesses, products and services.

You will be joining an entrepreneurial and motivated team working to transform the healthcare experience in Canada!

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

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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