Marketing Intern, Innovation

Job Title: Marketing Intern, Innovation (4 months)Location: Etobicoke, ONStart Date: January 5, 2026About Us:Welcome to Lactalis Canada – where we take pride in being recognized as one of 2025 GTA's Top Employers! As well as Forbes Canada, Top Canadian Employers for 2025! Our journey revolves around enhancing the lives of Canadians through a rich variety of dairy delights, including some of Canadian’s favourite dairy brands such as like Black Diamond Cheese, Lactantia Milk, Astro Yogurt, Balderson Cheese, and Cheestrings. In fact, we’re proud to say our products grace the shelves of an incredible 94% of Canadian households!With a 140-year legacy driven by innovation and unwavering quality, we're seeking like-minded individuals to join us in shaping our next chapter. 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. We are invested in your long-term success and aim to equip you with skills and experiences that will fuel your future!About the opportunity: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 executionThe attributes we are looking for: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.Communications/Media/Promotions. Support the innovation through execution and optimization of marketing plans including media support, consumer promotions, and in-store promotional activity. Lead execution of marketing communication activities in partnership with their manager to ensure effective consumer communication.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.What you will bring:Currently pursuing a post-secondary education preferably in Marketing from an accredited Business SchoolCPG experience is preferredPro-actively anticipate problemsAnalytical skills with reporting accuracySolid understanding of marketing and business fundamentalsAbility to successfully execute multiple projectsStrong initiative and the ability to influence without authorityAbility to work independently and function as a strong team playerFrench speaking is an assetWhat Lactalis will offer:Lactalis Canada believes in rewarding its students with the following student package:A competitive salary8% vacation payHealth & dental benefits starting day 1 (including coverage for vision, mental health practitioners, physiotherapy, chiropractic care, massage therapy, naturopathy, and more!)A paid volunteer day to give back to your communityLearning and development opportunitiesSocial events with other studentsOpportunities to learn about different functions within our companyPotential 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 worldOur 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.