CPA Approved Training Office

Start your path to becoming a CPA at Canada’s largest food and drug retail Company

Our three-year rotational CPA Approved Program at George Weston Limited (Weston) offers the necessary structure and guidance you need to obtain your designation from exam preparation to professional experience, setting you up for success as a Weston employee and future CPA within our diverse group of companies.

The program enables you to build progressive skills and business acumen under the mentorship of experienced CPAs while working in our diverse group of companies and growing variety of departments which include:

• Financial Reporting
• Internal Audit
• Financial Planning & Analysis
• Internal Controls
• Taxation

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What to Expect

Since 2010, our 3-year rotational program has closely followed CPA Ontario guidelines to ensure all members are equipped to achieve both their professional exam and practical experience requirements to become CPAs. Our program has been designed to provide the resources and support you need to enable you to achieve your CPA goals while gaining broad experience to help kick start your career with us, Canada’s leading food and drug retail company, one of Canada’s largest publicly traded companies and largest private sector employer!

Diverse Practical Experience

At Weston, you will be offered a variety of paths to gain the practical experience you need to obtain your CPA while working in a choice of three of several different areas of focus while also having the opportunity to work at a variety of our companies – George Weston Limited, Loblaw Companies Limited, Shoppers Drug Mart, or PC Financial.

Mentorship from experienced CPAs

From your first day at Weston and throughout the program, we will pair you with an experienced member of our Finance team to be your CPA mentor. Your mentor will help guide you through your practical experience requirements and offer support during your study leave and exams by offering valuable insight and guidance to ensure you’re equipped for success.

Professional Education Program

Our program provides financial support for the CPA Professional Education Program, including all applicable modules and exams, in-house training, additional support through Densmore as well as paid time off from work to prepare and best equip you to achieve your CPA and long-term career goals with us.

 

How to Apply

Recruitment process for this program starts mid-August through the end of September, a calendar year ahead of the program start date.

Recruitment timelines and process

• Mid-August > Role Posted
• Early September > Application deadline and start of phone interview
• Mid-September > Interviews
• End of September > Offers
• Following September > Program start date!

To Apply Now, please visit the CPAO job portal or your University job site to view active postings for our CPA Program.

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» For more information please contact us at gwl.recruitment@weston.ca

 

About Us

George Weston Limited is a Canadian public company, founded in 1882. George Weston has two operating segments: Loblaw Companies Limited, Canada’s largest food and drug retailer and a provider of financial services, and Choice Properties Real Estate Investment Trust, Canada’s largest and preeminent diversified REIT. With over 200,000 employees working at George Weston and its operating segments, the group of companies represent one of Canada’s largest private sector employers.

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