Job Description

Location:


22 St. Clair Avenue East, Toronto, Ontario, M4T 2S7
The decision to join a company is a big one. We have opportunities for hard working, energetic and reliable people just like you.

Location:

Toronto, Ontario

Company

: George Weston Limited (Parent of Loblaw, Shoppers Drug Mart, Choice Properties)

Start Date:

September 2025

Company Overview:

George Weston Limited

("GWL") is a major Canadian public company, representing Canada's largest food and drug retail businesses through its control of

Loblaw Companies Limited

and

Shoppers Drug Mart

. With over 2,400 stores, the retail operations reach most Canadians serving their everyday food, health, and wellness needs. GWL also controls one of Canada's largest REITs,

Choice Properties REIT

, which owns around 700 retail, industrial and mixed-use properties across Canada. With approximately 220,000 employees, GWL is Canada's largest private sector employer.

Our CPA Program:

Our rotation-based CPA Program offers candidates the unique opportunity to work in multiple diverse businesses over a three-year term. Approved by CPA Ontario, the program is designed to help candidates obtain their CPA designation, while giving 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 people 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 Receive mentorship from experienced and recent CPA graduates Receive CPA exam training through one of Canada's leading training firms

Rotations:

Over a 3-year period, our CPA Candidates are exposed to three different rotations, all of which contribute to professional development, business knowledge, and the practical work experience required for becoming a CPA. Over the course of these 3 years, each CPA Candidate will work in at least two of our Company's diverse businesses, including:

George Weston Limited Loblaw Companies Limited President's Choice Financial Choice Properties REIT Holt Renfrew

While rotating through our businesses, 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

Rotation details related to the specific business, functional area, location, and rotation order will be determined based on both candidate interest and business need.

Qualifications:

To be considered for this program, you must meet the following requirements as of August 31, 2025:

The academic prerequisites (CPA PREP) for admission to the CPA Professional Education Program (CPA PEP) 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

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.


Number of Openings


1

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