Job Description

Kawartha Dairy Paid Post Secondary Student Development Program
We are seeking a high potential student looking to develop their IT skill sets this fall!
Get a chance to learn and build your skill. The Kawartha Dairy Student Development Program is about empowering students to learn and grow in their career pursuits. If you are looking for more than just a job, begin your journey with us!
Join the IT team to assist with enhancing our infrastructure and processes, develop your IT skill set, and play an essential part in our future growth.
Exceptional Training! Relevant Valuable Experience! Network with Professionals!
Yes, you even get FREE ICE CREAM!!!
A Little Bit About Us and Our Student Development Program: For the past 85 years, Kawartha Dairy has been proud to be a 100% Canadian-owned company, still operated by the same family that founded it in 1937. Although the company has grown tremendously from its early days, it still remains headquartered in the lakeside community of Bobcaygeon, Ontario, near Peterborough, an hour north of the GTA. We still use fresh milk and cream, delivered daily from local farms to make our premium, rich and creamy ice cream and dairy products.
We at Kawartha Dairy live by our five values:

• We are Family

• We Enjoy Our Work

• We are Customer Obsessed

• We are Small Town Canada

• We are Proud of Our Quality

The paid Student Development Program is a highly selective, high potential program for rising post-secondary students. An opportunity focused on helping students gain valuable work experience and insight into the Dairy industry in Bobcaygeon.
Students will directly contribute to Kawartha Dairy\xe2\x80\x99s success while receiving an unmatched, behind-the-scenes learning experience. Work within the IT department and gain exposure to the business of Dairy Manufacturing through challenging, hands-on projects and networking opportunities. In addition, students are given opportunities of mentorship from our Leadership Team Members.
We strive to hire the right talent for the right roles as we look for those who keep rising!
What You\xe2\x80\x99ll Do:

• Broad IT activities with special focus on Project Management
• A balance of project based work and daily execution
• Support all aspects of the IT team, which include optimizing our existing network architecture and user resources to ensure our network operates efficiently and securely

Examples of projects may include:

• Mapping and documenting all network connections in a hybrid environment.
• Creation of VLANs to segment and protect the network infrastructure and traffic.
• Review existing infrastructure warranty and upgrade opportunities.
• Assist with security functions, including promoting security training and updates.
• Audit and document Domain security through Active Directory administration tools
• Design appropriate security policies and related user documentation
• Deploy and train users in new security tools, including password managers and biometric access

What You Need:

• Be enrolled in (or entering) 2nd-4th year post secondary OR post graduate program
• Business, Project Management and IT students with an interest IT may be especially interested in the opportunity
• Legally permitted to work in Canada
• Able to work directly in beautiful Bobcaygeon, Ontario
• Available for start of program April 29, 2024, end of program August 31 and opportunity of extension until December 31, 2024 dependent on student\xe2\x80\x99s availability

What will Make us Really Love You:

• A keen interest in IT
• Get excited about solving problems and seek to understand what you don\xe2\x80\x99t know
• Crave a good challenge and thrive on rising to the occasion
• Driven to execute and achieve results
• Strategic thinker, exceptionally organized and detailed
• Live our Values and want to be part of something special
• Committed to continuously develop your skills and improve yourself
• Self motivated with a drive for success

Grow with Us:

• Take on challenging project assignments
• Establish strong mentoring relationships
• Widen your scope with cross functional department opportunities
• Network during our company sponsored events
• Full Time Hours
• Wage: $20 per hour

Application Process:

• Please submit your awesomeness before February 9, 2024.
• A letter detailing:
  • your reason for interest in the Student Development program and IT student position
  • the department you are interested in applying to
  • what this opportunity would mean to you and your career development.
• Resume including education and work (or volunteer) experience