2026 Winter Co-op Product & Portfolio Planning

General Motors; Oshawa; Hybrid; CAD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading automotive company based in Oshawa is seeking a co-op student for its Product and Portfolio Planning Team. The role involves collaboration across various functions to execute program strategies, requiring strong analytical skills and a technical background. Candidates must be currently enrolled in a relevant post-secondary program with an understanding of the automotive industry preferred. The position is hybrid, requiring on-site presence three times a week.

Qualifications

• Currently enrolled in a relevant post-secondary program.
• Automotive industry knowledge is an asset.
• Available for an 8 or 12-month term.

Responsibilities

• Work cross-functionally across finance, product and business planning.
• Assess market opportunities to optimize vehicle positioning.
• Support product planning with program milestone reviews.

Skills

Planning and execution skills

Understanding of the automotive industry

Ability to manage multiple tasks

Strong relationship-building skills

Data analysis proficiency

Proficient in Microsoft Office (Excel, PowerPoint)

Education

Currently enrolled in a post-secondary program

3rd or 4th year of study in Business, Engineering, Finance or related field

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Power BI

Tableau

Job description

Overview

Hybrid - This role is categorized as hybrid. This means the successful candidate is expected to report to the Oshawa Elevation Centre three times per week, at minimum [depending on stakeholder needs].

About GM: At General Motors we pride ourselves on designing, building and selling the world's best vehicles. We are seeking a new generation of visionaries to help launch bold engineering and business initiatives, and shape new directions for General Motors. As an intern or co-op student through our EXCEL (Exploring Careers through Experiential Learning) Program you will gain hands-on career specific experiences to maximize your real-world potential.

Collaborating on innovation challenges, interacting with Industry leaders, attending cross-functional networking events and volunteering for community service activities.

The Role

As a co-op student on the Product and Portfolio Planning Team, you’ll gain hands-on experience supporting the execution and coordination of program strategy and vehicle planning initiatives at General Motors Canada. This role is ideal for a student who is technically oriented, eager to learn, and excited to contribute to a fast-paced, collaborative environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Work cross functionally across finance, product and business planning, engineering, brand quality, distribution & vehicle sales and marketing to achieve enterprise results
• Assess market opportunities to optimize vehicle positioning
• In conjunction with the long- and short-term forecast team and the brand teams support volume and market share forecasts for future vehicle programs
• Support the product planning team with program gate milestone reviews in parallel with the finance and brand teams
• Perform analysis reviews during program lifecycle for model mix and option penetration planning
• Support the product planning team with order workbench and vehicle order guide readiness and compliance
• Support the product and finance teams for all customer facing literature and program content accuracy including website, media releases
• Support the product team with new program milestones (New, Major)
• Attend and support in functional meetings with Canada and Global product boards
• Help maintain and update data dashboards and reports using tools like Excel or Power BI

Key Skills & Competencies

• Planning and execution skills combined with a technical aptitude
• Understanding of the automotive industry and integrating consumer insights into product strategies
• Organized and able to manage multiple tasks with guidance
• Comfortable working in a dynamic, fast-paced environment with multiple deadlines and simultaneous projects
• Build strong relationships at all levels of the company and external partners
• Product management and marketing experience valued
• Ability to work with large data sets and provide concise recommendations based on analysis
• Proficient in Microsoft Office (Excel, PowerPoint); experience with Power BI, AI tools, Tableau is a plus

Required Qualifications

• Currently enrolled in a post-secondary program or in 3rd or 4th year of study in Business, Engineering, Finance, or a related field
• Automotive industry knowledge is considered an asset
• Available for a 8 or 12-months term

Sponsorship

PLEASE ONLY APPLY IF YOU DO NOT NEED SPONSORSHIP TO WORK IN CANADA NOW OR IN THE FUTURE. WE ARE UNABLE TO CONSIDER CANDIDATES WHO REQUIRE SPONSORSHIP

NOTE- YOU MUST BE ENROLLED IN A CO-OP OR INTERNSHIP PROGRAM AND MEET THE PROGRAM’S ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS. ALL STUDENTS MUST ALSO BE LEGALLY ENTITLED TO WORK IN CANADA.

Accommodation is available for applicants with disabilities. Should you be contacted by General Motors of Canada Company, please advise if you require accommodation.

For more information about GM Canada, visit our website at www.gm.ca/careers

General Motors of Canada values diversity and is an equal opportunity employer.