Technical Intern, Ingredients (4 months Winter 2027)

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.

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

The Ingredients Technical Intern will be responsible for the customer sampling program, documentation support and play a supporting role contributing to special projects. This position offers hands-on experience in regulatory documentation, product specifications, product sampling and documentation organization. This is an excellent opportunity for someone looking to gain exposure to the ingredients industry.

Responsibility

• Organize, maintain and execute the customer sampling program. This includes product inventory, sample preparation, certificates of analysis, product packaging, courier shipping in support of business development and customer support.
• Supporting basic customer requests and manage, organize and maintain documents in TraceGains, a web-based system. This includes ensuring all documents are up-to-date, accurately categorized, and easily accessible.
• Review and identify discrepancies between the Certificate of Analysis vs the product specification sheet, and report findings to as needed.
• Maintain and organize certificates, (Kosher, Halal, GFSI), documentation in SharePoint. This includes ensuring all documents are current, accurately filed, and easily accessible.
• Assist in coordinating and submitting ingredients for testing and product evaluation.

Qualifications

• Currently pursuing a post secondary education in Food Science or a related field of study
• Proficient in MS Office, including Excel, Word, and SharePoint
• Strong organizational skills
• Project management skills
• Excellent attention to detail
• Strong written & oral communication skills
• Ability to work independently and as an effective team player

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: $21.00 –$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.