Community Investment Intern (myview)

Job Description

Referred applicants must not apply directly to this role. All referred applicants must use their unique referral link generated when they are referred by an existing colleague.

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?

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).

Shoppers Drug Mart is currently seeking an Intern to fill a placement on the Community Investment team.  This position will support the day-to-day activities of Shoppers Foundation for Women’s Health, including, but not limited to fundraising, grant programs, charitable partnerships and general administration.

Position Responsibilities:

Provide administrative support to the community investment team, including:

• Support day-to-day administration of the Shoppers Drug Mart Run for Women, including cheque requests, fundraising reports, and pre and post-event communication requirements 
• Support the planning, preparation and administration of the annual Giving Shelter fall fundraising campaign
• Assist with donations and grant making including tracking incoming requests, distributing grant agreements letters, and administering declines as needed
• Support data entry and general maintenance of Shoppers Foundation databases (grant recipients, donations and tax receipts)
• Assist Shoppers Foundation to maintain and manage accurate files and records
• Support research requests related to community investment best practices, fundraising trends, women’s health statistics etc.
• Assist with general correspondence to Shoppers Foundation charity partners, donors etc.
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• Assist with event coordination as required including internal office events and meetings  
• Assist with monitoring and responding to inquiries to Shoppers Foundation general mailbox
• Other duties as assigned

Desired skills, experience and knowledge  

• Experience working with MS Office Products such as Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Outlook
• Excellent written and oral communication skills
• Highly organized and detail oriented, with a proven ability to manage projects and multi-task
• Strong work ethic and sense of curiosity and responsibility
• Experience with event and/or meeting coordination
• Interest in learning more about corporate community investment, fundraising, grant making and event management  

About Shoppers Foundation for Women’s Health™

Shoppers Foundation for Women’s Health™ – the charitable arm of Shoppers Drug Mart® – is committed to helping Canadian women lead healthier lives, by making care more equitable and accessible. The Foundation will invest $50M by 2026 to address some of the most pressing health inequities facing women, including lack of representation in health research, barriers to accessing mental healthcare, and the urgent consequences women disproportionately face due to poverty and domestic violence. Learn more at shoppersfoundation.ca. 

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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