INTERNSHIP OFFER - Market Development and Commercialization Advisor

Ministry or organizationMinistry of Agriculture, Fisheries and Food

Number of positions to be filled1

Employment statusInternship

General information INTERNSHIP OFFER – Market Development and Commercialization Advisor

MAPAQ in brief

• Over 1,400 employees across Quebec, with several jobs in the region;
• A variety of fields: commercial fishing and aquaculture, regional development, food inspection, animal health and well-being, and food processing;
• Diverse employment profiles and expertise;
• Contributes to public health protection and the improvement of animal health and well-being.

Doing an internship at MAPAQ is

• Putting your knowledge into practice;
• Gaining concrete work experience in your field of study and starting your career;
• Joining a passionate and dynamic team that values collaboration;
• Being accompanied by supportive, professional, and competent colleagues who will facilitate your learning and development;
• Having the possibility, under certain conditions, to access a regular or occasional job at the end of your studies;
• Contributing to our diverse, unifying, and inspiring mission and making a difference!
• Presentation of the internship context and administrative unit

MAPAQ is responsible for developing the biofood sector, which includes agriculture, fishing, aquaculture, processing, food commerce, and food services. The ministry serves a diverse clientele consisting of agricultural companies, fishermen, aquaculturists, processors, distributors, retailers, restaurateurs, and consumers in the biofood sector.

The Local Purchase and Commercialization Department (DALC) supports biofood sector companies in the development of their markets in Quebec. It carries out and supports various promotional and business networking initiatives in the restaurant, hotel, institutional, and retail markets. It ensures the implementation of the National Strategy for Quebec Food Purchases (SNAAQ).

Working within the DALC is contributing to the positioning of Quebec food and the dynamism of our economy. This internship will take place within a team dedicated to promoting Quebec's biofood offer, developing markets, and mobilizing stakeholders for local food purchases in the biofood sector in Quebec.

In the course of the internship, you will have the opportunity to:

Contribute to the strategic mandate of the DALC to support companies in the development of their markets in Quebec:

• Organize and support commercialization activities for Quebec biofood products (webinars, missions, business meetings, buyer receptions, and promotional events);
• Collaborate with the DALC advisors and industry partners to prepare, coordinate, and carry out these activities;
• Develop partnerships with key actors to better position local biofood products on Quebec markets;
• Support the preparation of biofood companies for business meetings with Quebec buyers, particularly by organizing training webinars;
• Participate in the collection, updating, and tracking of information on Quebec biofood companies in the internal RITA management system;
• Establish a customer satisfaction management process for buyers and biofood companies;
• Ensure the processing, tracking, and analysis of customer satisfaction survey results to improve the customer experience;
• Contribute to various projects aimed at preparing biofood companies for market development in Quebec.
• Compensation:

We offer you a minimum hourly rate of $27.19. A 6.5% surcharge is added to this rate to compensate for certain social benefits.

Hybrid remote work is possible, depending on organizational tags.

Desired profile and application modalities

This internship is for a student enrolled in a bachelor's program in marketing, agri-economics, consumer sciences, administration, or any other relevant discipline. At least one year must have been completed in this program.

More specifically, we are looking for a motivated student who wishes to develop their skills through an internship and demonstrates:

• A strong interest in the agri-food sector and the economic development of Quebec;
• Excellent communication skills with the clientele, whether in person, by phone, on social networks, or by email, while maintaining a quality service;
• Ability to work in a team, collaborate with different services, and contribute to a positive work environment;
• Proficiency in French, both written and oral, essential for the preparation of files and communications with partners and the clientele;
• Autonomy, initiative, and diligence;
• Research, analysis, and synthesis skills;
• Planning and organization skills.

Requirements to occupy the internship

• Ensure with your educational institution that this internship is in line with the requirements and objectives of your study program and that an internship agreement can be concluded. The modalities of the internship are determined by this agreement.
• Be legally authorized to work in Canada.

Ready to take action? Submit your application by no later than August 11, 2026, at 11:59 p.m..

To give yourself the best chance: Make sure to carefully complete the following sections of your file:

• Your contact information;
• Your current studies;
• Your work experience.

Why is it so important to have a complete file? Because it is thanks to this information that our team carries out the selection of the people who will move on to the next stage of the allocation process.

To

• Click on "" at the top left of the offer;
• Check your file one last time and select the files you wish to attach (the supporting documents will be requested later, if applicable);
• Click once more on "" at the bottom of the page to officially submit your application. Once submitted, your internship request cannot be modified.

Attention!

• Applications submitted by email will not be accepted;
• Only the selected candidates will be contacted.
• Information on tasks related to the internship:
• Mr. Pierre Martin, local purchase and commercialization strategy advisor, DALC
• 514 873-4147, ext. 5206
• pierre.martin@mapaq.gouv.qc.ca
• Information on the hiring process:
• Ms. Camille Roy, technician in the allocation process

If you experience difficulties creating your account or submitting your application, you can contact the Allocation Assistance Center for the Quebec region at 418 528-7157, or elsewhere in Quebec, at the toll-free number 1 866 672-3460.

Equal Employment Opportunity *The Quebec Public Service applies* *equal employment opportunity measures* *for visible minorities, ethnic minorities, people with disabilities, Indigenous people, and women.* MAPAQ promotes an inclusive approach and offers accommodation measures to meet the individual needs of each person. Do not hesitate to inquire with the person responsible for the hiring process!

Work location address(es)

• 200 Sainte-Foy Street, Quebec, Quebec, Canada, G1R4X6
• Administrative region
• Capitale-Nationale
• Employment domain
• Administration, business, accounting, and finance
• Natural resources, agriculture, wildlife, and environment
• Job categoryProfessional jobs
• Corps - Employment class102.00 - Industrial Development Agent
• Complexity levelStandard
• AvailabilityWeek
• Working hours per week35 hours
• Target start dateAugust 31, 2026
• End dateDecember 18, 2026
• Publication end dateAugust 11, 2026