Marketing Innovation Intern, Cheese & Tablespreads (Winter, 8 months)

Groupe Lactalis; Toronto; Hybrid; CAD 29,000 - 31,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

A Competitive Base Salary

8% vacation pay

Health & Dental Benefits starting day

Learning and Development opportunities

Potential for future full time/perman­

Job summary

Lactalis Canada seeks a Marketing Intern to support the innovation team in planning, managing, and launching marketing innovations. The role includes ownership of lower‑ to mid‑range projects and close partnership with the Senior Innovation Manager to ensure effective execution.

The position offers a flexible hybrid work model with 40% remote work, a competitive base salary of 21–22.50 CAD/hour, and strong development opportunities within a leading dairy company.

Qualifications

• CPG experience is preferred.
• Pursuing post secondary education in marketing or related discipline.
• Pro-actively anticipate problems.
• Analytical skills with reporting accuracy.
• Solid understanding of marketing and business fundamentals.
• Ability to successfully execute multiple projects.
• Strong initiative and the ability to influence without authority.
• Ability to work independently and function as a strong team player.
• French speaking is an asset.

Responsibilities

• Innovation/Renovation: lead projects and coordinate cross‑functional teams to drive reformulations and packaging changes.
• Analysis and Insights into Action: monitor volume and profitability, report performance vs plan, and advise on growth opportunities.
• Long Term Planning Involvement/Budget Management: support LT plan and track marketing spend.
• Cross‑functional Leadership: collaborate with sales, R&D, operations and external partners.
• Business Acumen/Management: align in‑store executions with growth targets and monitor results.

Skills

CPG experience

Marketing education

Analytical skills

Team collaboration

Problem solving

Initiative

Influence without authority

Independent worker

Education

Pursuing post secondary education in marketing or related

Job description

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About Us:

Welcome to Lactalis Canada!We’reproud to be Canada’s #1 branded dairy company and to be consistently recognized as one of the country’s top employers byForbes. Our purpose is to enrich and nurture the lives of Canadians by offering the best of dairy from Canada’s favourite dairy brands like Cracker Barrel, Black Diamond, Balderson, Astro andLactantia. In fact, our products can be found in over 90% of Canadian refrigerators in any given time. As part of Lactalis Group, the world’s leading dairy company, weremainfocused on innovation and quality and are seeking like-minded individuals to join us as we continue our growth journey.

Our flexible hybrid work model accommodates 40% remote work, adapting to the evolving needs of our workforce. Step into a collaborative hub with our revamped office, and enjoy free parking, endless coffee, delicious Lactalis snacks, an on-site gym, and more!

Lactalis Student Program: At Lactalis, we are committed to cultivating talent and providing enriching opportunities that ignite passion and foster growth in our future leaders. Our student program is designed to nurture your potential by providing you with enriching work experience in a dynamic and innovative environment.

Lactalis Canada’s student program encourages curiosity, creativity, professional development, and personal growth. Not only will you develop your expertise through hands‑on experiences, but you will also join a thriving network of Lactalis Students across Canada. All students will have the chance to participate in social events, group trainings and workshops, manufacturing plant tours, and an end‑of semester project!

We are invested in your long‑term success and aim to equip you with skills and experiences that will fuel your future!

Job Purpose

The Marketing Intern collaborates with the innovation team to plan, manage, and execute marketing innovation launches. Their responsibilities may range from ownership of low to mid‑range (in terms of size/complexity) innovation projects to ownership of specific components or initiatives of larger innovations, closely partnering with Senior Innovation Manager for effective execution.

Responsibility

• Innovation/Renovation. Proactively manage and execute projects that contribute to both short and long term objectives, such as reformulations, packaging design/format changes and re-launches. Effectively lead cross-functional teams with strong project management to expedite throughout the commercialization process.
• Analysis and Insights into Action. Proactively monitor the achievement of volume and profitability targets of the innovation(s) by tracking competitive promotional activity, consumer and in‑store promotion activity and issuing monthly reports of performance versus plan. This includes analysis of market, consumer, and financial data. Provide recommendations to maximize the growth opportunities and/or neutralize the threats by analyzing market trends, competitors, and retailer activity.
• Long Term Planning Involvement/Budget Management: Support the development of the Long Term Plan by providing data and analysis. Responsible for tracking and managing marketing spend within budget.
• Cross‑functional Leadership. Cultivate strong working relationships with both internal (sales, R&D, operations etc.) and external (agency, research house, packaging designs/suppliers, etc.) partners to support effective communication and collaboration. Provide valuable insight and feedback to stakeholders as required.
• Business Acumen/Management. Collaborate with Sales functions to develop and validate in‑store executions aligned with business growth targets. Continuously monitor and assess results versus target and implement action plans as required.

Qualifications

• CPG experience is preferred
• In pursuit of a post secondary education in marketing or a related discipline.
• Pro-actively anticipate problems
• Analytical skills with reporting accuracy
• Solid understanding of marketing and business fundamentals
• Ability to successfully execute multiple projects
• Strong initiative and the ability to influence without authority
• Ability to work independently and function as a strong team player
• French speaking is an asset

Competency

Care

Dare

Inspire

Share

What Lactalis will offer:

Lactalis Canada believes in rewarding its people with the following package for contract employees:

• A Competitive Base Salary
• 8% vacation pay
• Health & Dental Benefits starting day 1
• Learning and Development opportunities
• Potential for future full time permanent opportunities!

Our ESG commitment:

Our ESG (Environmental, Social, and Governance) roadmap drives our sustainability mission. We aim to positively impact communities and the planet by enabling stakeholders including our people, consumers, customers, suppliers, dairy farmers, government, and industry partners to have a positive impact on the wellbeing of our communities and the planet through all that we do.
At Lactalis Canada, we value our employees as catalysts for positive change. Together, we will create a sustainable future, promote belonging, and make a lasting impact on the world.

Our commitment to DEI:

Fuel Our Culture with Your Uniqueness! Lactalis thrives on the value each person brings. We're dedicated to amplifying diverse voices, inviting personal and professional growth, and embracing everyone's true selves. We're committed to crafting an environment that genuinely welcomes all, reflecting the richness of our people and communities.
Our promise extends to accessible processes and spaces. If you require accommodation due to a disability (which may be visible or invisible, temporary, or permanent), please inform our Talent Acquisition team – confidentiality will be maintained.
Note: Lactalis Canada does not conduct credit or background checks through LinkedIn. If required, we'll contact you after signing a Job Offer.

Compensation:

As part of our commitment to fairness, trust, and transparency and our ambition to be an Employer of Choice, the base salary range for this position is: 21$ - 22.5$

Please note:Along with a comprehensive Total Rewards package, your actual base salary will be fair, competitive, andbe basedon your skills, experience, and qualifications.

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