Food Science Internship at Lactalis Canada
Lactalis Canada is hiring a Food Processing Technician Intern for its Rakely Plant in Toronto, ON. This is a 1-year student opportunity. This Food Science Internship at Lactalis Canada offers hands-on R&D experience in pilot plant operations, new product development, and food processing innovation. As part of Canada’s #1 branded dairy company and a member of the global Lactalis Group, students will gain exposure to world-class dairy manufacturing and research environments.
Internship Details:
- Title: Food Processing Technician Intern
- Number of Positions: 2
- Location: Toronto, ON (Rakely Plant)
- Duration: 1 Year
- Contract Terms: May 2026 – May 2027 and August 2026 – August 2027
- Department: R&D
- Compensation: $21/h – $24+/h
- Vacation Pay: 8%
- Work Type: Onsite
Educational Requirements for this Internship:
- Currently pursuing post-secondary education in Food Science, Food Processing, or a related field
- Strong technical and hands-on aptitude
- Ability to perform manual lifting and manual processes
Key Responsibilities:
- Operate pilot plant equipment for new product development and renovation projects in the Food Science Internship at Lactalis Canada
- Ensure compliance with Standard Operating Procedures and Health & Safety Guidelines
- Work closely with Research staff to set up, operate, and evaluate experiments
- Record observations and request clarification when required in this Food Science Internship in Canada
- Maintain and clean pilot plant equipment to meet quality and food safety standards
- Identify sanitary maintenance requirements and equipment repairs
- Maintain and update Standard Operating Procedures for equipment installations
- Provide technical and analytical support to the R&D product development team in this Internship in Canada
- Ensure Quality is fundamental in the execution of all work activities
Skills Required:
- Hands-on and technically minded approach
- Strong written and oral communication skills
- Excellent organizational and multitasking abilities
- Creative problem-solving and analytical skills
- Ability to collaborate with internal and external stakeholders
- Strong sense of responsibility toward quality and food safety
Benefits of the Food Science Internship:
- Competitive hourly salary ($21/h – $24+/h)
- 8% vacation pay
- Health & dental benefits from day 1 (vision, mental health, physiotherapy, chiropractic, massage therapy, naturopathy & more)
- Hands-on, meaningful R&D projects
- Social events, group trainings, workshops, and plant tours
- Networking with Lactalis students across Canada
- Exposure to ESG initiatives and sustainability programs
- Opportunity to build a strong resume within a global dairy leader
