Working at Nestlé in Canada
Dive into life at Nestlé in Canada. Discover our unique benefits, products, and culture.
Nestlé Canada employs over 3,500 people across 12 offices and warehouses and is a significant contributor to the country’s economy, spending over $700 million a year with Canadian suppliers and investing $43 million in local dairy.
The business is home to the only certified peanut-free Nestlé plant in North America. Located in Toronto, Canada, it manufactures, packages, and distributes over 70% of the company's confectionary brands.
The company’s diverse portfolio, which includes KitKat, Häagen-Dazs, Nescafé, Nespresso, Gerber, Boost, Perrier and Purina, means that an estimated 94% of Canadian households purchase a Nestlé product every year.
In fact, Nestlé Canada offers something for everyone, from indulgent treats to nutritious beverages and products for infants and the elderly in the Ice Cream, Confectionery, Coffee, Water, Nutrition, Health Science, Professional, Purina and Nespresso categories.
Unique to Canada is that Nescafé, Nespresso and Starbucks are equally strong leading coffee brands, giving Nestlé Canada a leadership position. Two unique Canadian Brands are:
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Coffee Crisp Introduced in Canada in the 1930s, Coffee Crisp has become a beloved classic thanks to its layers of crispy wafer filled with a coffee-flavored cream coated in creamy milk chocolate. -
Nespresso Maple Pecan Canada is the largest producer of maple syrup in the world. This new coffee brings the sweetness of maple and the richness of coffee together in a uniquely Canadian flavor.
Our products and people position Nestlé for Success
At Nestlé Canada, our employees are inspired to ACT Now to Create Tomorrow and we believe that agility, courage, and trust are the most important attributes in creating a culture of the future.
Our 3,500+ Changemakers are encouraged to challenge the status quo, to make our ways of working more purposeful, more impactful and more meaningful, whether it’s for the success of our business or driving our purpose forward.
With such a diverse portfolio, we are proud to be the largest food and beverage company in Canada.
With a strong base business, Nestlé Canada’s brands remain strong and our innovation pipeline is rich and robust. We have been very intentional in shaping our portfolio of products, focusing on categories and segments that are increasing in consumer relevance and are attractive for future growth.
Our greatest competitive advantage is our people who demonstrate Agility, Courage, and Trust (ACT) in this fast-changing environment. This is an exciting time; change provides opportunity for those who are agile and prepared. Transformation shows up in the actions of our extraordinary people every day and it is our team of Changemakers who make me most proud. We know our consumers well and we are laser focused on where we can win.
What to expect when you work at Nestlé
A community of people with a shared purpose.
At Nestlé, we believe in the power of food to enhance quality of life for everyone. Guided by this purpose, we constantly aim to push the boundaries of what's possible with food, beverages, and nutritional health solutions.
Our people make this possible. They are behind the strength of our brands, the quality of our products and the future of our business. Their ideas and efforts push our boundaries, drive innovation and help us to continually improve, deliver and succeed.
Benefits
When you join Nestlé, you’ll enjoy a range of attractive employee benefits. This guide is a high-level overview of benefits offered; some will change depending on the role and location.
- We offer competitive and comprehensive total rewards benefits packages.
- Enjoy generous vacation time and paid personal days off to refresh and energize.
- We have a company-matched pension plan for financial wellness.
- You will have access to an educational assistance program with tuition reimbursement.
- You can benefit from savings plans, insurances, loans, and many of our roles are also eligible for bonus compensation.
- Health and Dental benefits start on day 1 of employment.
- Use our Healthcare and Lifestyle Spending Accounts for expenses that suit your unique needs.
- Avoid lengthy trips to the clinic for you and your family, through our Virtual Healthcare program, giving you 24/7 access to healthcare professionals within minutes.
- Paid parental leave plan with up to 12 months of leave provided for family bonding in the first year.
- Access to adoption benefits to remove some of the financial barriers associated with adoption.
- Fertility Services and Surrogacy Medical Coverage to support the pursuit of a path to parenthood regardless of medical conditions, gender or sexual orientation.
- Gender affirmation benefits to ensure access to necessary care, resources, and coverage for gender-affirming procedures.
Working for the world’s largest food and beverage company allows you to enjoy our portfolio of products in the office or at home:
- Enjoy Nespresso anytime for free in the office. We also provide a $100 monthly coffee credit for Nespresso employees and 50% off Nespresso coffee machines, capsules and accessories for all employees to savor the rich flavours at home.
- Looking for a great deal? Go to the Discount Company store for Nestlé, Nespresso, and Purina products (Located across various Nestlé offices/sites). You and your family—including furry friends, can enjoy delicious and nutritious food at discounted rates only available to our employees.
Hear from our colleagues
In my role, having a thorough understanding of trends from both a retailer and manufacturer perspective allows me to carve out a compelling sell-story for the strategies we implement for our customers. I rely on team members from various functions to provide us insights from their area of expertise, which then allows me to perform my job efficiently and develop relevant long-term strategies.
Due to the guidance of my colleagues and coaching of my line managers, i am able to fast track my development and make significant contributions early in my role. Being in the frontlines and getting relevant and fresh feedback from customers, functional leaders take time to listen and absorb feedback and use it to influence decision-making and next steps. It is truly a great place to grow, learn and be valued!
Sales at Nestlé is unique because every day is different. Different people, different conversations. You get to see the progression of your work, from added marketing to fixturing. We collaborate with our counter parts across the country to discuss best practices. We participate in sponsored events, product launches, trade shows and training events.
Innovate, challenge and drive change
When you join Nestlé, you join a collaborative, agile working environment that stretches your thinking and encourages innovation and an entrepreneurial spirit. You also become part of a Nestlé culture that is rooted in respect, empowered to experiment and to learn from failure. At Nestlé, we expect you to step outside your comfort zone. Here, you can be confident to innovate, challenge and drive change. Your voice is listened to, valued and has genuine impact, because experience has taught us that we achieve far more together than we can alone.
Find a place to learn, develop and grow
Present in almost 190 countries, we offer a global platform for you to learn, develop and grow to your full potential. The scale of our business offers global career opportunities across different brands and products, and the opportunity to learn from the diverse range of skills and backgrounds of the colleagues around you. We both challenge and empower you to be the best version of yourself.
Own your progress and be curious, flexible and ambitious to learn.
Contribute to our outstanding portfolio
Chances are you're already familiar with some of our brands or business units. Our portfolio covers almost every food and beverage category and we hope you will find some of your favourites.
Make an impact
We believe in the power of ‘good’ to enhance the quality of life. This belief fuels our commitment and we use our global scale, resources and expertise to contribute to a healthier future for people and the planet. You’ll join a company that’s committed to making a positive impact.
