AI Strategy Intern

Ford Motor Company of Canada, Limited is a national manufacturer and distributor of automobiles and automotive service parts headquartered in Oakville, Ontario and is an integral part of the international Ford Motor Company organization.

Ford of Canada is looking for a curious, motivated AI Strategy Intern to support the development and execution of our artificial intelligence strategy - both internally across Ford of Canada's business functions, and externally across our national dealership network. This is a unique opportunity to gain hands-on exposure to how a major automotive brand is operationalizing AI at scale, working directly with the AI Strategy Manager on high-visibility initiatives that touch corporate operations, dealer enablement, and customer experience.

If you have the drive and want the excitement of a challenging internship, please submit your application no later than Sunday, November 8th. A resume and transcript are required as part of your application.

Candidates must be available May to August 2027 and be returning to school in the Fall.

Work Location: Oakville

Work Model: Hybrid, 4 days in office per week

Responsibilities

What you'll do...

The primary responsibilities for this position include but are not limited to:

Internal AI Strategy & Adoption

• Research emerging AI tools, platforms, and industry trends relevant to enterprise and automotive use cases 
• Support the internal AI governance framework, use-case intake process, and pilot tracking 
• Help build training materials and internal communications to drive AI literacy and adoption among Ford of Canada employees 

External / Dealer AI Strategy

• Support the AI enablement for Canadian dealerships (e.g., AI-driven customer service, sales enablement, marketing personalization tools) 
• Help create dealer-facing playbooks, training content, and best-practice guides 
• Track dealership AI adoption and compile feedback/performance metrics 

Cross-Functional Support

• Prepare presentations, briefing decks, and status reports for leadership and dealers 
• Support data analysis and dashboard creation to measure impact of AI initiatives 
• Participate in strategy meetings, document notes, and track action items 

Qualifications

You'll Have:

Basic Qualifications

• Undergraduate or Graduate Business degree (Business, Data Science, Computer Science, Engineering, AI/Machine Learning, or a related field) in progress.

Even better you'll have... 

Experience

• Ability to deliver assignments with a value-add mind-set.
• Automotive work and previous work experience considered an asset.
• Familiarity with AI/ML concepts and hands-on experience with generative AI tools (e.g., ChatGPT, Microsoft Copilot).
• Strong analytical and research skills, with the ability to synthesize complex information into clear recommendations.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills; comfortable building and presenting decks 
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office (PowerPoint, Excel, Word); experience with Power BI or other data visualization tools is an asset.
• Self-starter, comfortable working independently and managing multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
• Bilingual (English/French) considered an asset given the national dealer network 

For Undergraduate students, the expected hourly pay range for this position is $22.25 - $30.12 For Graduate students, the expected hourly pay range for this position is $31.72 - $34.89.

This posting is for an existing vacancy within our team.

Ford of Canada is an Equal Opportunity Employer and is committed to a culturally diverse workforce. Accommodations for applicants with disabilities throughout the recruitment, selection and / or assessment processes, where needed, are available upon request. Please inform Human Resources of the nature of any accommodation(s) that you may require.

Candidates for this position must be legally entitled to work in Canada. Ford Motor Company of Canada, Limited does not sponsor work permit application.

We thank all applicants for their interest, but only those selected for an interview will be contacted.