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What you do at McKesson matters. We foster a culture where you can grow, make an impact, and are empowered to bring new ideas. Together, we thrive as we shape the future of health for patients, our communities, and our people. If you want to be part of tomorrow’s health today, we want to hear from you.

Program Overview

McKesson’s Intern program is 12 weeks long, and is designed to provide:

A real-life working environmentA solid foundation of experience and hopeful offer of full-time employmentA cohort experience with other internsConsistent senior leadership exposure and learning experiences.

We are looking for candidates who have:

Willingness to learn, develop, and contribute in a fun, demanding, fast-paced environmentSelf-starter that brings both interpersonal skills ability to identify a problem then solve itPassion and enthusiasm for healthcare and our customers’ success

Work Term: Summer 2025; starting May 2025

Duration: 4 months

Location: Mississauga, ON, CAN - 2300 Meadowvale Blvd

Job Summary:
We are seeking a motivated and detail-oriented Operational Excellence & PMO intern to support our Strategic Execution & Operational Excellence (PMO) team. This role offers a unique opportunity to gain hands-on experience in providing project management and administrative support to deliver on key business processes and services across McKesson Canada Specialty Health.  

Responsibilities:

Project Management  

Support Project Managers in coordinating project deliverables and preparing necessary project documents. Maintain and further develop databases or decision support tools and systems. Work closely with Project Managers in setting up regular and ad-hoc meetings; prepare minutes and summaries of actions to be taken, and track progress on action items. Coordination and communication on interdepartmental tasks and processes Participate in project meetings and update and maintain project documentation, including RAID Log and other project deliverables. 

Business Operations Support 

Work closely with cross-functional teams to support key strategic projects and process updates. Collaborate with teams to develop and analyze dashboards, deriving data-driven insights to facilitate informed business decisions.   Assist in identifying, collecting, and analyzing large data sets to monitor key operational progress and performance. Support in the maintenance of reference and/or policy documents related to business operations. Contribute to the creation of presentations and reports for internal stakeholders. 

Qualifications:

To perform this job successfully, the individual must be able to perform each essential task satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skills and/or abilities required for this position.

Currently pursuing a degree in Healthcare Management, Business Administration, Engineering, or a related field.  Strong analytical skills with the ability to gather, interpret, and present complex data.  Creative problem solver with ability to collaborate with various stakeholders. Excellent communication and interpersonal skills; results-oriented, passionate, and driven to succeed. Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a team environment. Proficient in MS Office products (Excel, Power BI, PowerPoint, Word) 

We are proud to offer a competitive compensation package at McKesson as part of our Total Rewards. This is determined by several factors, including performance, experience and skills, equity, regular job market evaluations, and geographical markets. The pay range shown below is aligned with McKesson's pay philosophy, and pay will always be compliant with any applicable regulations. In addition to base pay, other compensation, such as an annual bonus or long-term incentive opportunities may be offered. For more information regarding benefits at McKesson, please click here.

Our Base Pay Range for this position

$17.69 - $27.74

McKesson is an Equal Opportunity Employer

 

McKesson provides equal employment opportunities to applicants and employees and is committed to a diverse and inclusive environment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, disability, age or genetic information. For additional information on McKesson’s full Equal Employment Opportunity policies, visit our Equal Employment Opportunity page.

 

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