About the role#
General Motors is hiring co-op students to support Vehicle Sales, Service, and Marketing (VSSM) in Canada. You will work across multiple functions, including Retail Operations, Distribution, Data & AI, Field Teams, and Operations Finance. This role provides an end-to-end understanding of how GM goes to market. You will work both independently within host teams and collaboratively as a cohort on shared projects to improve VSSM efficiency and workflows. Expect to interact with leaders across various functions and the GM Canada Leadership Team.
What you'll do#
- Support host teams with data-informed insights, including dealer sales, inventory analysis, distribution, field performance, and finance reporting.
- Contribute to a simplified, centralized reporting ecosystem shared across VSSM functions.
- Participate in a collaborative project focused on cross-functional process efficiency and workflow improvements.
- Plan and implement sales, retail, and operational strategies alongside host teams.
- Assist with retail incentive program evaluation, analytics, and insight generation.
- Conduct competitive analysis and market insights both online and in-person.
- Develop sales, retail, and marketing materials.
- Support employee, dealer, and field communications.
- Coordinate activities across functions including Retail, Brand Marketing, Distribution, Dealer Organization, and Digital Innovation.
- Take on special assignments and new projects as they arise.
What you'll need#
- Currently pursuing a Bachelor's degree in Business, Finance, Financial Analytics, Data Science, Marketing, Data Analytics, or a related field.
- Must be enrolled in a co-op program.
- Ability to work full-time, 40 hours per week, for a 12-month term starting January 2027.
- Previous related experience in business analysis, sales, marketing, finance, or operations.
- Experience in the automotive industry or a strong curiosity about it.
- Comfort working across multiple teams and stakeholders in a matrixed environment.
- Willingness to travel across GM Canada functions and locations as projects require.
- Openness to relocation across Canada if full-time opportunities are offered.
- Valid Full Class G Ontario driver's license or equivalent Canadian out-of-province license.
- Legal entitlement to work in Canada.
Location & details#
- Location: Oshawa, Ontario.
- Term: Winter 2027 start.
- Work Modality: Hybrid. You are expected to report to the Oshawa Elevation Centre at least three times per week.
- Compensation: $4,264 - $4,784 CAD per month.
- Note: This role is not eligible for relocation benefits. GM does not provide immigration-related sponsorship for this position.
About General Motors
General Motors is a public company based in Detroit, Michigan. It operates in the motor vehicle manufacturing industry. The company employs over 106,000 people. Its work spans the design and production of cars, trucks, and transportation technology, including software, electrification, and AI.
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