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Analyst, CPA Candidate (September 2027)

Location: Toronto, Ontario

Work model: Minimum 4 days in the office per week

Company: George Weston Limited

Start Date: September 2027

Company Overview:

George Weston Limited (“GWL”) is a Canadian public company, founded in 1882. GWL’s portfolio of companies includes Loblaw Companies Limited and Shoppers Drug Mart, representing Canada’s largest food and drug retail businesses, and Choice Properties REIT which is Canada’s preeminent diversified real estate investment trust.  Choice Properties REIT owns over 700 high quality commercial and residential properties across Canada, and with over 2,500 stores, Loblaw and Shoppers Drug Mart retail operations reach most Canadians, serving their everyday food, health, and wellness needs. Through this group of companies, GWL owns and operates several iconic Canadian brands, including Loblaw, Shoppers Drug Mart, President’s Choice, No Name, Life, Joe Fresh, Quo, PC Financial and T&T Supermarket.

Our CPA Rotation Program:

Our rotation-based CPA Program offers candidates the unique opportunity to work in multiple diverse businesses. Our program is designed to give candidates broad business exposure and the opportunity to progressively build technical skills and develop business knowledge under the mentorship of experienced accounting professionals.

During this program, you will:

• Work and communicate with colleagues across all levels of the organization, while expanding your business network
• Perform amongst a variety of teams and develop new skillsets and sources of knowledge
• Learn and grow as you demonstrate leadership and make connections across our group of companies

Our CPA Candidates will gain exposure to multiple finance functions, all of which contribute to professional development, business knowledge, and the practical work experience required for becoming a CPA.

The CPA Candidates will have the opportunity to gain experience in a variety of professional departments, which can include (but are not limited to):

• Financial Reporting
• Treasury
• Financial Planning & Analysis
• Internal Controls
• Risk Advisory
• Tax

Over the course of the program, each CPA Candidate will work in one of our diverse businesses, with the opportunity to gain experience in a second area including:

• George Weston Limited
• Loblaw Companies Limited
• Choice Properties REIT
• Holt Renfrew

Qualifications:

To be considered for this program, you must meet the following requirements as of August 31, 2027:

• The academic prerequisites for admission to the new CPA Professional Program
• A minimum overall average (75% or greater) in the courses comprising the academic prerequisites with a passing grade in each course
• The ability to commence full-time employment in Canada

Application Process:

• Please submit a resume, and transcript as one (1) document before September 19th 2026.

What’s In It For You?

• Unique opportunity to join a progressive and dynamic team with proven industry leaders.
• Ongoing opportunities for learning and career development within the Weston group of companies.
• Dynamic and fast-paced work environment.
• A competitive compensation and benefits package.
• Employee share ownership program, Group RRSP and Pension Program.
• Continuous learning through development reimbursement.
• Strong culture of diversity, equity and inclusivity.
• Commitment to community support, volunteerism and sustainability.
• Recognition and social events.

Hiring Range: Base Salary of $66,000, plus applicable benefits and bonus.

George Weston Limited 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 and colleagues with disabilities.

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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