Leadership Trainee

**Leadership Trainee**

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**Employment Type**: Intern or Other Job Types

**Location**: ETOBICOKE,ON

**_ As part of the largest baking company in the world, Bimbo Canada is a leading producer and distributor of packaged fresh bread, bakery products and snacks. We produce and distribute more than 1,000 products across 18 brands Canadians know and trust, like Dempster's®, Villaggio®, POM®, Bon Matin®, Stonemill®, Natural Bakery®, Takis®, Thomas'®, Little Bites, Vachon®, Hostess® and more. _**

**_In business for more than 110 years, the company operates 16 bakeries and employs approximately 4,000 associates across Canada._**_ _**_Bimbo Canada pursues our goal of creating value by being at the forefront of manufacturing and service delivery innovation in the baking industry through the continued improvement and refinement of its supply chain network while serving major grocery chains, retail outlets and foodservice operations across Canada._**

**Bimbo Canada Leadership Training Program**

The Bimbo Canada Leadership Training Program is our early leadership development program for talented, driven, and ambitious University graduates. This prestigious Program has been part of our history for more than 20 years and has seen graduates build phenomenal careers as well as go on to play key roles in the company’s growth and success.

**The Program extends opportunities to associates to learn more about the business, develop a wider business perspective, and hone their skills by experiencing different Functional duties.**

During the three years in the Program, participants rotate through three carefully selected and meaningful assignments that will develop both their leadership and functional expertise preparing them for their future as a business leader.

Upon completion of the Program, trainees are equipped to take on roles with greater responsibility and scope that will drive impact on business results regionally, nationally, and globally based on their skillset and organizational needs. Past participants of the Program have grown to become members of our Sr. Executive Team, Operational Leaders, Directors and more.

**The Program consists of three diverse and meaningful assignments in various departments for a well-rounded experience, setting you up for success to be a future leader of Bimbo Canada.**

**Are you a new grad looking to get your foot in the door of a dynamic team?**

Join our world class team and the biggest player in the entire global baking industry

Get recognized and rewarded with competitive salary, benefits, pension plan, and appreciation programs.

Participants will receive support through formal coaching, regular feedback, development plans, and performance reviews. There are also opportunities for mentoring and networking through our internal and group resources.

Leadership Trainees will be immersed in each of the following functions throughout their participation in the Program:

- Commercial role (Marketing or Sales) - excel at selling, negotiating, branding, and innovating while leveraging data and a strong understanding of market trends to make decisions, drive sales, and increase share;
- Support Functions role (Finance, Procurement, Project Management, or Logistics) - articulate how cash flows through the business and develop analytical skills to increase revenues, reduce costs, and optimize profit at all levels;
- Operations role (Production, Engineering, or Supply Chain) - develop a strong understanding of the work, commitment, and problem solving required to manage a team and create high-quality baked goods & snacks with a focus on continuous improvement #LI-Hybrid #LI-RM1

What will you get out of it?
- Invaluable work experience
- An excellent career path within our different functions
- Membership of highly talented and dynamic teams
- Increased confidence, skills, and connections for life
- Guidance and mentorship to support your development
- Competitive salary, benefits, pension plan, and appreciation programs

Each assignment will provide an in-depth experience in different areas of the business, preparing you to be a future leader of Bimbo Canada

**Our growing company is looking to fill this highly sought-after role. To join our growing team, please review the list of qualifications we are looking for.**

**What qualifications are we looking for?**
- Willingness to embrace and develop as leaders of our organization’s beliefs: We Value the Person, We are one Community, We Compete and Win, We Act with Integrity, We Transcend and Endure, We are Sharp Operators, and We Get Results.
- Committed to immersing themselves in a three-year rotational journey of learning that will provide them with foundational skills and knowledge that will prepare them for a career in the baking and CPG industry.
- Graduated within the last 2 years or expecting to graduate from university in spring/summer 2025 with a minimum overall average of A-.
- Able to commit to a star