2026 Winter Co-op - Supervisor (CCA)

General Motors; Oshawa; On-site; CAD 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading automotive company is seeking a Supervisor for their Oshawa Assembly plant. This role involves supervising employees, ensuring safety and quality standards are met, and collaborating with other supervisors. Candidates must be pursuing a post-secondary education with a co-op component and able to work flexible hours. If you are looking to gain hands-on experience in the automotive industry, this position offers a valuable opportunity.

Benefits

Hands-on career experiences

Networking with industry leaders

Community service opportunities

Qualifications

• Must be pursuing a post secondary education with a co-op component.
• Ability to work 40 hours per week for 8, 12, or 16-month term starting Winter 2026.
• Willing to work in a plant environment.

Responsibilities

• Supervise hourly employees in a unionized environment.
• Implement Health & Safety laws.
• Maintain and improve quality levels.

Skills

Leadership skills

Communication skills

Problem-solving skills

Organizational skills

Education

Post Secondary Education with Co-op component

Tools

MS Word

Excel

Access

PowerPoint

Job description

Work Arrangement:

Onsite: This role is categorized as onsite. This means the successful candidate is expected to report to Oshawa Assembly on a full-time basis.

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.

The Role:

As a Supervisor, the individual is responsible for supervising a group of employees involved in production, or operations. The group is responsible for quality products in a safe, and timely manner. Also, the Co-Op student will be responsible for reducing costs, eliminating waste, and improving safety practices. Together with other Supervisors, you are part of a team supporting business objectives, and maintaining operation at a world-class level. Some of the problem-solving work is of a technical nature. This type of work requires the ability to make timely decisions within specified limits, that the individual can effectively cope with change, and can comfortably handle risk and uncertainty.

Furthermore, the Supervisor can expect to be collaborating on innovation challenges, interacting with industry leaders, attending professional trade events, and volunteering for community service activities.

Key Responsibilities:

• Supervise hourly represented employees in a unionized environment
• Implement Health & Safety laws, and promote a safe work environment
• Ensure quality levels are maintained and improved every day
• Maintain and exceed efficiency levels through continuous improvements
• Effective use of personnel, material and equipment
• Align with terms of local and national labour agreements
• Maintain department records and complete various administrative tasks
• Supervise and achieve business plan objectives and targets
• Shift rotations and flexible to work weekends and overtime as required

Qualifications:

• Pursuit of a Post Secondary Education with a Co-op component preferably (3rd or 4th year)
• Able to work 40 hours per week in Canada and for 8, 12, or 16-month term (2-4 consecutive semesters) starting Winter 2026
• Willing to work in a plant environment and flexible hours (shift work, weekends, and overtime to meet business needs)

Preferred Qualifications:

• Prior manufacturing experience, knowledge of production environments, and in automotive industry are considered assets
• Previous supervisory, or team leading experience

Desired Skills:

• Outstanding leadership, interpersonal, and relationship management skills with the ability to effectively collaborate with varying levels of the organization
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills with the ability to distill complex subjects to a wider audience
• High level of integrity, ability to deal with ambiguity, takes initiative/self-directed
• Evidence of strong character with integrity, honesty, accountability and trust
• Consistently demonstrates innovative thinking that is customer-centric
• Excellent project management skills and the proven ability to manage numerous projects at any given time
• Possess strong organizational, problem-solving, and analytical skills
• Fundamental digital literacy including understanding of MS Word, Excel, Access, and PowerPoint

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.