Marketing Co-op Student - Winter 2027

Irving Consumer Products; Toronto; On-site; CAD 25,000 - 39,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Co-op fee reimbursement up to $1000

Training and development opportunities

Growth and progression within Irving

Signing incentives for full-time roles

Job summary

Irving Consumer Products is seeking a motivated student for a marketing co-op role in Toronto, offering hands-on experience with brand plans, analytics, and digital initiatives. You will support the Brand Manager on execution and provide insights through research and reporting.

This position provides exposure to packaging changes, launch plans, and cross-functional collaboration, with potential for growth within Irving and the J.D. Irving group.

Qualifications

• Enrolled in an undergraduate degree in Business Administration with an interest in Marketing.
• Must have completed at least one prior co-op term in Marketing or Business.
• Brand management or e-commerce experience at a CPG company is preferred.
• Process oriented with a passion for continuous improvement.
• Demonstrated time management, problem solving, and analytical skills.
• Ability to work independently with minimal supervision and deliver results.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications.

Responsibilities

• Support Brand Manager on brand plan execution and analytics to support Brand programs and share growth, including research, creative review, and digital executions.
• Support packaging changes and associated launch plans with internal and external stakeholders.
• Lead analytics on program executions, competitive tracking and insights.
• A chance to leave your mark on a growing company.

Skills

Time management

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Independence

Microsoft Office

Education

Undergraduate degree in Business Administration/Marketing

Co-op work term completed in Marketing/Business

Job description

• Co-op fee reimbursement up to $1000, if eligible
• Opportunities to take part in job related training and development
• Growth and progression opportunities within Irving Consumer Products and the larger network of the J.D. Irving group of companies
• Signing incentives for full-time roles for graduating students who have completed a work term within J.D. Irving (if applicable)

Job Description

What We Offer

• Co-op fee reimbursement up to $1000, if eligible
• Opportunities to take part in job related training and development
• Growth and progression opportunities within Irving Consumer Products and the larger network of the J.D. Irving group of companies
• Signing incentives for full-time roles for graduating students who have completed a work term within J.D. Irving (if applicable)

Responsibilities

• Support Brand Manager on brand plan execution and analytics to support Brand programs and share growth, including research, creative review, and digital executions
• Support packaging changes and associated launch plans with internal and external stakeholder
• Lead analytics on program executions, competitive tracking and insights
• A chance to leave your mark on a growing company
• The ability to have your voice and ideas be heard

Qualifications

• Education Required:
• Enrolled in an undergraduate degree in Business Administration with an interest in Marketing, or another relevant field
• Must have completed at least one prior co-op work term in a Marketing or Business role
• Preferably with brand management or e-commerce experience at CPG company/customer
• Process oriented with a passion for continuous improvement
• Demonstrated time management, problem solving, and analytical skills
• Ability to work independently with minimal supervision, while delivering on-target results
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications

About Us

Founded in 1882, J.D. Irving, Limited (JDI) operates in Eastern Canada (New-Brunswick, Nova Scotia, Prince Edward Island, Québec, Ontario, Newfoundland and Labrador), as well as in USA. We are a team of 20,000 dedicated employees. At J.D. Irving, Limited, you are part of a dynamic team of professionals who lead with integrity and are passionate about delivering results. With a culture that nurtures talent and creates an inclusive workplace, you can grow your career across our various operating divisions.

We are committed to creating accessible environments for our colleagues, candidates, and customers. Requests for accommodation due to a disability (which may be visible or invisible, temporary, or permanent) can be made at any stage of application and employment. We encourage candidates to make their accommodation needs known so that we can provide equitable opportunities.

Worried you do not meet all the requirements? Studies have shown that many applicants apply only to job opportunities when they feel they meet 100% of the criteria. We promote an inclusive environment where everyone is appreciated, recognized, and empowered to contribute fully. If you are interested in this position but are worried you did not meet all the requirements, we would encourage you to still apply.

Our recruitment advisors and hiring teams will utilize human screening combined with AI technology to help identify the skills and qualities that matter most to our business, while safeguarding your privacy and using AI responsibly.

We appreciate your interest in our company however only those candidates selected for an interview will be contacted.

About The Team

At Irving Consumer Products, we know the key to success is our people.

We are a leading manufacturer of premium quality tissue products – including national brands Royale® in Canada and Scotties® in the US - and private label. We also produce baby diapers under our Royale® brand as well as private label diapers and training pants for North American retailers.

We pride ourselves in our commitment to providing the best quality products and exceptional service to our consumers and customers.

Our parent company - J.D. Irving, Limited, is a responsible steward of the forests. J.D. Irving has planted more than 1 billion trees since 1957, and the Irving Forest Supply Chain, which includes Irving Consumer Products, was declared carbon neutral for the first time in 2020 and each full year since.