Market Analytics Co-op

Loblaw Companies Limited

2mo ago

Applications are closed

Internship
Full-time
Starts on Sep 08
Off-cycle Internship
Data
Software Engineering
Brampton

Requirements

A successful co-op colleague will be:
Passionate about data, algorithms, programming and statistics
A motivated self-starter and a relentless problem solver
Curious mindset to understand the business opportunities to apply data science concepts
Eager to apply machine learning to solve real world problems
Able to research technical concepts and solutions
Excited to learn and teach new concepts and techniques
Comfortable working on their own and within a team
Excited about the opportunity to present to company executives
Focused on improving processes for our stores and customers
Able to manage multiple initiatives with firm deadlines
Comfortable working in a professional environment interacting with all levels within the organization
Qualifications:
Enrolled in undergraduate degree similar to Computer Science, Engineering, Data Science and Statistics
Programming experience in SQL and Python, R, or any other programming language
Ability to convert data to insight, insight to recommendations and recommendations into an action plan
Knowledge of AI and data science concepts (Machine learning, prescriptive analytics, neural networks, etc.)
Familiarity with Git, Unix command line and bash scripting is an asset
Experience with distributed computing (eg. Hadoop, Spark) is an asset
Participation in Data Science Hackathons and/or a Github link to your data science related projects is an asset

Responsibilities

As a part of the Merchandising analytics team, the Loblaw co-op team will be leveraging data science concepts to identify opportunities, develop solutions and integrate them into our core business processes. Our co-op program will include all aspects of merchandising including price elasticity and optimization, assortment optimization, customer segmentations, loyalty offer targeting, and portfolio management.

Loblaw Companies Limited

At Loblaw, we're developing innovative products and solutions. Our focus is on empowering Canadians to Live Life Well.

Retail & Consumer Goods

Industry

10,001+

Employees

1919

Founded Year

Mission & Purpose

Our Purpose – Live Life Well Loblaw Companies Limited is Canada’s food and pharmacy leader, the nation’s largest retailer, and the majority unit holder of Choice Properties Real Estate Investment Trust. Loblaw – and its portfolio of grocery, health and beauty, financial services and apparel businesses – provides Canadians with an unparalleled mix of value, assortment and convenience, and offers Canadians two of the country’s most recognized brands – President’s Choice and no name. The acquisition of Shoppers Drug Mart, along with the powerful Life Brand and Optimum brand, has only served to reinforce our leadership position in the marketplace. As well, our PC Plus program, omni-channel efforts and multicultural merchandising offerings continued to be points of differentiation for our customer experience. In 2019, Loblaw has been recognized as one of Canada’s Top 100 Employers, Best Diversity Employers by Mediacorp Canada Inc.