Maintenance Intern (Winter, 8-month contract)
Date: 31 Aug 2026
Location: Mitchell, Ontario, Canada, N0K 1N0
Company: Lactalis
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.
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 Maintenance Intern will be responsible for supporting various maintenance activities within our organization, under the supervision of experienced team members. This includes participating in the planning, design and implementation of various process and continuous improvement projects in a manufacturing plant environment.
Responsibility
- Identify gaps to improve the operation of equipment.
- Work closely with leadership team, multi functional teams or members of other departments to help in optimizing processing procedures
- Responsible to document project, procedures or one point lessons generated from the project
- Communicate and train processes or procedures to hourly or salary personnel as required to sustain new implementations or improvements
- Track progress adequately of the required actions and provide updates and feedback to manager.
- Creating PM plans, updating BOM’s in SAP in order to optimize preventative maintenance program in a critical line or equipment
- Work with SAP to optimize or implement new work management systems such as the notification system.
- Work with maintenance team to troubleshoot problems and perform preventive maintenance
- Assisting on general maintenance projects
- Update engineering drawings and labels
- Participate in the installation of new equipment
Qualifications
- Currently enrolled in an engineering program (e.g., industrial, mechanical, chemical, or food engineering)
- Enjoys solving problems and making logical decisions
- Basic understanding of engineering principles and concepts, with the ability to apply theoretical knowledge in a practical context
- Proficiency in computer-aided design software (CAD) and technical engineering tools
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with attention to detail
- Communication and interpersonal skills, with an ability to collaborate effectively within a team
- Motivated to learn and open to meeting new challenges
- Ability to manage multiple tasks simultaneously and prioritize effectively
Competency
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: $26 – $28.
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.
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