Students & early careers at Nestlé
Define your purpose, explore your dreams, launch your tomorrow.
Our goal of growing global impact and leadership requires a focus on helping people of all ages gain work experience and strengthen their professional development skills. We offer programs across various functions designed to provide enriching, professional experiences for students and recent graduates.
Internships
A summer of opportunity!
We offer opportunities for current undergraduate and graduate students that combine technical education with applied work experience in your chosen career field. You’ll take on impactful real-world projects, build your presentation skills, strengthen your analytical and leadership abilities, and meet other students from across the country.
Each of our internships have something to offer in various functions such as Supply Chain and Operations, Human Resources, Finance, Marketing, IT, Sales, and more!
Internship requirements vary by location and functional area, but may include:
- Authorized to work in Canada
- Able to work for 4 months consecutively from May to August
- Eager to take on complex challenges, and demonstrate tenacity and perseverance
- Real-world problem solver with a willingness to learn
- Able to navigate an ambiguous environment and demonstrate strong interpersonal and organization skills
During my internship, I’ve had the opportunity to contribute and deliver meaningful and versatile projects. Through the scope of my work, I can see how it directly aligns with overall business goals within a broader organizational context.
As interns, we are always learning and getting the opportunity to be a part of cool tastings/workshops/summits. The people I have met during my time here have accelerated my passion for marketing and have given me a new perspective for my career in that field.
It’s such a cool experience to be able to work on multiple contrasting projects, allowing the autonomy to take on work in areas I'm interested in. I've dabbled in event planning, research and automation to solve various business needs.
This internship enables us as to challenge ourselves, make mistakes and learn and grow from them. We're contributing to a dynamic and valuable environment that shapes not only us as individuals but as workforces in today's new generation.
Contributing to meaningful projects and initiatives, I witnessed the positive impact of my work on the team. It’s truly rewarding to produce ideas or insights and watch it spark the team’s discussions.
Nestlé empowers interns by providing the necessary tools, resources, and opportunities to take ownership of their work and make a meaningful impact. It is inspiring to collaborate with accomplished professionals in a supportive environment, while contributing to projects that directly impact the company’s operations and success.
My team trusts me on my competence of working on important projects, gives me support whenever needed, and encourages me to improve our processes in innovative, creative ways. I feel my creativity and curiosity valued and appreciated at Nestlé.
Employees here are truly invested in your learning, providing support, and opportunities, and encouraging you to share your ideas. I have worked alongside some of the most driven people I know, inspiring me to be at my best and making for an internship full of fun and growth!
New Graduate Rotational Programs
As a participant, you will train through a rotational style program in your assigned learning hub. Upon successful completion of the program, you will be deployed into a full-time role with one of our operating companies.
Our Development Programs are designed to elevate your skillset and accelerate your career within the organization. You will participate in a tailored, rotational program that helps you develop essential leadership skills while learning end-to-end operations throughout the business.
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Finance associates Finance graduates have the opportunity to participate in a three-year rotational program in both factory and office settings. You will gain experience in the Nestlé Finance core functions, build your business knowledge and leadership capabilities to support your development and long-term success at Nestlé.
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Marketing associates This 18-month program enables new graduates to build deep brand, consumer, and project management expertise, and deliver one key project for each rotation. At Nestlé Canada we want to develop and equip graduates with the skills to become marketing leaders. This program allows participants to rotate through brand marketing, product commercialization and the Centre for Marketing Excellence. You will receive one-week vacations between each rotation, and final job placements are determined two to three months prior to completion of the program.
Development Program requirements vary by location and functional area, but may include:
- Eagerness to take on complex challenges and demonstrate determination and perseverance
- A real-world problem solver with a willingness to roll up their sleeves and get the job done
- An individual who will have a relevant program of study in a related field of study prior to the start of the program
- Ability to relocate to headquarters, field, or manufacturing facilities across Canada
Nestlé Needs YOUth
At Nestlé, we believe that communities can only thrive if they offer a future for younger generations. As a global company, we are determined to help young people develop their skills and gain experience so they can find jobs or create their own businesses.
Nestlé Needs YOUth strives to equip young people with the skills they need to thrive in tomorrow’s workplaces, by focusing on 3 areas:
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Employment & employability Helping young people secure jobs -
Entrepreneurship Empowering young innovators. Explore more about our Youth Entrepreneurship Program. Visitors are encouraged to learn about food tech and innovation, and compete in challenges to earn prizes.Read More -
Agripreneurship Inspiring the farmers of tomorrow
We have expanded our Nestlé Needs YOUth Initiative to encompass our entire value chain, from the sourcing of raw materials to the manufacturing and distribution of our products.
Supporting young people through Nestlé Needs YOUth in Canada
Our ambition is to help 10 million young people around the world have access to economic opportunities by 2030.
We empower more than 7000 young Canadians every year through mentorship, skill development and/or career opportunities.
Over the last decade our global, local and brand actions have helped to prepare hundreds of thousands of youth for work; trained and supported over 4 million farmers around the world and developed the business skills of 2 million women.
