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A co-op student role at Sobeys is more than just a work term, it is your own personal journey in discovering how Sobeys operates, gaining valuable insights, obtaining valuable exposure to one of Canada’s largest grocers, networking with experienced professionals, and gaining relevant experience in your field of study. Most importantly, you will have an opportunity to work alongside some of the most talented people in the grocery business.

We believe that the best ideas come from a diverse workforce with unique perspectives and encourage our co-op students to be curious and innovative! This is an outstanding opportunity to join a leading Canadian company with a clear vision and focus.

As a Merchandising Coordinator Co-op Student, you will experience the diverse aspects of a Category role. You will work both independently and, in a team, to help build, create and support promotions for our banners. You will work closely with the category management team to ensure our financial metrics are being met and perform ad-hoc analysis on a regular basis.

There will be opportunities to be exposed to how category plans are built and gain a true understanding of the stem to stern process. You will ensure data is clean and that information is correctly updated in the system. You will also work with our operations team to varying degrees.

Here’s where you’ll be focusing

- You will execute pricing and promotions by entering and validating pricing, promotions, and product changes in systems like SAP, making sure everything is accurate before it goes live.
- Own product data quality. You will create and update product listings, clean up outdated items, and keep core product information current and reliable.
- You will work with real business data, analyzing reports in Excel to spot trends, pricing gaps, or errors, and turn those insights into clear actions.
- You will solve real-time issues through managing incoming questions from stores and suppliers, investigate what’s going wrong, and close the loop with explicit,



accurate resolutions.
- You will bring your work to life, reviewing weekly reports to ensure products and promotions are set up correctly, and help coordinate with suppliers on upcoming deals and new products.

What you have to offer

- Currently enrolled in Business, Commerce, Finance, or a related program.
- Proficient in the use of Microsoft Office and Familiarity with SAP.
- Strong acumen using spreadsheets and ready to build on functions like lookups, pivot tables, and data organization.
- You notice when something doesn’t add up and take the initiative to fix it.
- You enjoy digging into questions, figuring out root causes, and finding practical solutions.
- Strong desire to learn and motivated to perform in a dynamic working environment.
- Able to communicate effectively, manage time wisely and perform data entry tasks accurately and in a timely manner.

What we have to offer

- You will take on meaningful work that directly impacts pricing, promotions, and the customer experience.
- You will get exposure to the full category management process, from data and systems to strategy and execution.
- You will work alongside experienced teammates who will guide you, challenge you, and help you grow.
- You will build relationships across merchandising, operations, and suppliers to understand how the business connects.
- You will strengthen your analytical thinking, Excel skills, and ability to solve business problems.
- You will connect with other students and professionals across the company.
- Many of our students go on to full-time roles after graduation.

Who we are Sobeys is one of Canada’s leading grocery retailers, with more than 1,600 stores across all 10 provinces and banners including Sobeys, Safeway, IGA, Foodland, FreshCo, Thrifty Foods, and Lawtons Drug Stores.



Our 128,000 teammates and franchise affiliates are passionate about delivering great food and exceptional experiences to our customers and communities.

Learn more about our story and culture:

Who We Are | Why Work With Us

Total Rewards

We offer a Total Rewards package designed to support teammates at work and in life. Depending on role and eligibility, teammates may receive health and dental benefits, retirement and savings programs including an Employee Share Ownership Plan, a 10% in-store discount at participating banners, virtual healthcare and an Employee and Family Assistance Program, learning and development opportunities, parental leave top-up, and paid vacation.

Sobeys is committed to providing a compensation structure that is flexible, equitable and competitive in the market to enable performance and growth. To learn more about this opportunity including the expected range of compensation in accordance with Pay Transparency Legislation where required please click the “I’m interested” or "Apply" button above. Individual compensation is determined based on qualifications, experience, and internal equity within the range provided.

Additional Information

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We may use Artificial Intelligence (AI) tools to support efficiencies in the candidate screening, assessment, and recruitment processes. These AI tools do not make hiring decisions on behalf of the Company. Hiring decisions are made by our Hiring Teams.

Sobeys is committed to creating accessible and inclusive hiring processes. We will work with applicants requesting accommodation at any stage of the recruitment process.

Please note: Successful candidates will be required to provide documentation to prove their legal ability to work in the position during the onboarding process. Documentation will be assessed by the employer prior to commencement of work.

📌 Merchandising Coordinator Co-op (8 months) (Mississauga)
🏢 Sobeys Capital Incorporated or a Franchise/Affiliate / ou une franchise/société affiliée
📍 Mississauga