About Us

Welcome to Lactalis Canada! We’re proud to be Canada’s #1 branded dairy company and to be consistently recognized as one of the country’s top employers by Forbes. 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 and Lactantia. 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, we remain focused 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!

NextGen 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

As a member of the Talent Acquisition team, you will play an active role in supporting our NextGen early talent program. Partnering with the Campus Recruitment Lead and key stakeholders, you will support the day-to-day execution of campus recruitment activities to attract and hire top student talent, while supporting employer branding initiatives, talent pipeline management, and program analytics.

This internship offers valuable exposure to recruitment, project management, event planning, and talent strategy within a leading manufacturing organization.

Responsibility

Support the full high volume recruitment cycle for internship positions, including posting, candidate screening, interview coordination, offer and candidate communications.
Support the planning and execution of onboarding programs, campus events, career fairs, and networking activities to enhance the candidate and intern experience.
Assist in building and maintaining talent pipelines through candidate tracking, engagement activities, and ATS management.
Maintain recruitment metrics and program trackers, analyze data, and identify opportunities to improve recruitment processes and program effectiveness.
Contribute to employer branding initiatives by creating content and promotional campaigns to attract top student talent.

Qualifications

Currently pursuing a bachelor’s degree in human resources or a related field.
Strong interest in talent acquisition, employer branding and campus recruitment.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines.
Proficiency with Microsoft Office, Canva, Power Point and particularly Excel.
Comfortable working with data, reporting, and presenting findings.
Strong interpersonal skills and ability to build relationships with diverse stakeholders.
Creative mindset with an interest in content creation, social media, and employer branding.
Ability to take initiative and work independently while collaborating effectively within a team.
Bilingualism (English/French) is considered an asset.

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: $22.00 - $24.00.

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

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