Organizational Development Intern

Job Title:
Organizational Development Intern (4 Month Contract)

Location
: Etobicoke, ON

Start Date:
January 5, 2025

About 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 Organizational Development Intern will play a key supporting role within the OD team, focusing on Talent, Training and Culture initiatives. They will contribute to talent management initiatives such as employee engagement, performance management, and succession planning, while gaining hands-on experience in organizational development practices. In addition, the intern will handle day-to-day administration, coordinate training initiatives, provide technical and logistical support, and manage HR digital learning

The attributes we are looking for:

Talent Management & Culture

• Provide admin support during performance management cycles, including reporting, follow-up with HR and employees, system support (Lactalent troubleshooting, form routing, passwords) and campaign support.
• Support talent management initiatives such as succession planning and management review processes.
• Contribute to building engagement survey communication strategy and managing the VE Community by responding to questions and driving participation.
• Analyze exit interview data, prepare reports for stakeholders and recommend improvements to the process.
• Collaborate with the DE&I Council, ERGs, and Corporate Communications to design and execute initiatives like mentoring programs and other culture-building activities.

Training & Academy Administration

• Provide logistical and admin support for successful implementation of trainings and academy programs, including venue setup, materials preparation, scheduling, and catering.
• Consolidate and update training plans across functions and sites.
• Provide day-to-day support for digital platforms (e.g., Alchemy, Learning Factory), including troubleshooting, password resets, employee support.
• Coordinate new employee onboarding and HR onboarding, including the HR buddy program, in-person sessions, and updating onboarding videos.

Other Responsibilities

• Support broader OD projects and initiatives, like HR offsite events, vendor coordination, invoice processing etc.
• Develop engaging content (e.g., videos, infographics, digital guides) to support initiatives such as performance management, DE&I, engagement, onboarding, and training.

What you will bring:

• Currently pursuing a bachelor's degree in Business and/or Human Resources.
• Proficient in MS Office, including Excel, Word, PowerPoint and SharePoint and Canva.
• Strong organizational and prioritization skills.
• Excellent attention to detail.
• Strong written & oral communication skills.
• Ability to work independently and as an effective team player.
• Bilingual English/French is an asset.

What Lactalis will offer:

Lactalis Canada believes in rewarding its students with the following student package:

• A competitive salary
• 8% vacation pay
• Health & 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 community
• Learning and development opportunities
• Social events with other students
• Opportunities to learn about different functions within our company
• 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.