Senior Analyst, Industrial Engineering
About the role
About The Role
As the Senior Analyst, Industrial Engineering, you will play a key role in supporting the development and execution of our Enterprise Labour Strategy by providing analytical support, building and maintaining labour standards, and assisting with process improvement initiatives.
In this role, you’ll gain deep knowledge of store operations while applying industrial engineering principles to ensure that our labour models reflect operational reality and support efficient, customer-focused store performance. You’ll work closely with peers, managers, and cross-functional partners to help deliver high-quality labour models and actionable insights.
What You’ll Do
• Conduct time studies and in-store observations to gather data and support the creation of accurate labour standards.
• Assist in the development, validation, and maintenance of engineered labour standards for specific store departments using the MOST methodology.
• Build and maintain labour models and scheduling tools within the Workforce Management System, ensuring updates are made as processes evolve.
• Complete labour impact assessments for new programs, initiatives, or process changes
• Analyze operational and labour data using Microsoft Excel and other tools to support decision-making and identify areas for improvement.
• Prepare reports, presentations, and documentation to communicate findings to internal teams.
• Collaborate with team members and cross-functional partners to support project execution.
• Participate in continuous improvement initiatives and contribute to enhancing team processes and tools.
Who You Are
• A motivated team player with a strong desire to learn and contribute to operational excellence.
• Analytical and detail-oriented, with a focus on accuracy and data integrity.
• Curious and eager to develop technical and business skills in a supportive environment.
• Comfortable working in a collaborative setting and open to feedback to drive personal growth.
• A strong communicator who can present data and insights clearly to both technical and non-technical audiences.
What You’ve Done
• Bachelor’s degree in Industrial Engineering, Engineering, Business, or a related field.
• 0–2 years of experience applying engineering, analytical, or process improvement skills in a work or academic setting (retail or operations experience is an asset).
• Strong proficiency with Microsoft Excel; familiarity with PowerPoint, Word, and Teams.
• Exposure to data analysis techniques; experience with SQL, Power BI, or similar tools is considered an asset but not required.
• Interest in workforce management, productivity analysis, and process improvement.
• Strong attention to detail and organizational skills.
• MOST certification considered an asset.
• Knowledge of grocery store operations considered an asset.
• Willingness to travel occasionally to store locations for observations and data collection.
About Loblaw Companies Limited
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.
IMPORTANT NOTE ABOUT FRAUD AFFECTING OUR JOBSEEKERS.
Please be advised that recruitment fraud has affected a number of Canadian companies. In such schemes, individuals posing as legitimate recruiters may request personal information and payment from those seeking employment.
Loblaw Companies Limited, its subsidiaries, and recruiting agencies will never ask for payment at any stage in the recruitment process. All legitimate postings may be accessed via our career website.
Senior Analyst, Industrial Engineering
About the role
About The Role
As the Senior Analyst, Industrial Engineering, you will play a key role in supporting the development and execution of our Enterprise Labour Strategy by providing analytical support, building and maintaining labour standards, and assisting with process improvement initiatives.
In this role, you’ll gain deep knowledge of store operations while applying industrial engineering principles to ensure that our labour models reflect operational reality and support efficient, customer-focused store performance. You’ll work closely with peers, managers, and cross-functional partners to help deliver high-quality labour models and actionable insights.
What You’ll Do
• Conduct time studies and in-store observations to gather data and support the creation of accurate labour standards.
• Assist in the development, validation, and maintenance of engineered labour standards for specific store departments using the MOST methodology.
• Build and maintain labour models and scheduling tools within the Workforce Management System, ensuring updates are made as processes evolve.
• Complete labour impact assessments for new programs, initiatives, or process changes
• Analyze operational and labour data using Microsoft Excel and other tools to support decision-making and identify areas for improvement.
• Prepare reports, presentations, and documentation to communicate findings to internal teams.
• Collaborate with team members and cross-functional partners to support project execution.
• Participate in continuous improvement initiatives and contribute to enhancing team processes and tools.
Who You Are
• A motivated team player with a strong desire to learn and contribute to operational excellence.
• Analytical and detail-oriented, with a focus on accuracy and data integrity.
• Curious and eager to develop technical and business skills in a supportive environment.
• Comfortable working in a collaborative setting and open to feedback to drive personal growth.
• A strong communicator who can present data and insights clearly to both technical and non-technical audiences.
What You’ve Done
• Bachelor’s degree in Industrial Engineering, Engineering, Business, or a related field.
• 0–2 years of experience applying engineering, analytical, or process improvement skills in a work or academic setting (retail or operations experience is an asset).
• Strong proficiency with Microsoft Excel; familiarity with PowerPoint, Word, and Teams.
• Exposure to data analysis techniques; experience with SQL, Power BI, or similar tools is considered an asset but not required.
• Interest in workforce management, productivity analysis, and process improvement.
• Strong attention to detail and organizational skills.
• MOST certification considered an asset.
• Knowledge of grocery store operations considered an asset.
• Willingness to travel occasionally to store locations for observations and data collection.
About Loblaw Companies Limited
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.
IMPORTANT NOTE ABOUT FRAUD AFFECTING OUR JOBSEEKERS.
Please be advised that recruitment fraud has affected a number of Canadian companies. In such schemes, individuals posing as legitimate recruiters may request personal information and payment from those seeking employment.
Loblaw Companies Limited, its subsidiaries, and recruiting agencies will never ask for payment at any stage in the recruitment process. All legitimate postings may be accessed via our career website.