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Area Manager Intern – Summer 2027 (Canada)
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7 August 2026 (14 hours ago)
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4 November 2026
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1 Vacancy
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Job Summary
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Operations roles at Amazon put you at the center of how things move from a click to a doorstep. Youll help design improve and run systems that connect people products and places at scale. Youll take ownership early work closely with teams to solve real-world challenges and see the direct results of your decisions as they reach customers every day. Here the impact of what you build isnt abstract its visible immediate and meaningful - keeping one of the worlds most complex operations moving forward. This is where your journey takes shape through action responsibility and the opportunity to grow in many directions.
This is not a corporate remote or office-based position. This is a ten-week internship (40 hours per week) during the summer of 2027 located within one of Amazons fulfillment centers sort centers delivery stations or other operations buildings. Amazon is seeking customer focused individuals eager to develop a collaborative leadership style with a team of hourly employees across our Operations network! Our warehouses are fast-paced supply chain environments where standing walking and having on-the-production floor conversations are common.
As an Area Manager Intern you will have the opportunity to learn how to coach motivate and mentor a team of Amazon associates in a warehouse environment. Amazon provides extensive training and development to become an exceptional people leader. Your main focus will be learning to manage a team as well as developing a summer project in partnership with your site leadership.
Term: 10 weeks
Benefits: Access to Amazons Medical Advice Line Employee Assistance Program (EAP) and financial benefits.
Visit to find more information on each of our building types.
Please note we are not able to provide sponsorship now or in the future for these positions. Eligible candidates must have work authorization without employer intervention to be considered.
This posting encompasses all openings in the state(s) listed in title. Site placement is matched by aligning your location preferences with location availability after your interview. Summer relocation and housing assistance provided if eligible.
Key job responsibilities
Learn to coach manage and develop a team of 50-100 Amazon Associates.
Drive standard work and continuous improvement through an intern project.
Work independently and operate in an autonomous environment.
Stand/walk during shifts lasting up to 12 hours.
Willing and able to regularly work shift patterns that include nights weekends and/or holidays based on business needs. While shifts vary site to site most follow a fixed 4-day work week with 3 days off.
Oversee truck deliveries handle and sort packages using pallet jacks operate PIT equipment (at applicable facilities) and step in as needed.
Work in an environment where the noise level varies.
Lift up to 49 pounds and frequently push pull squat bend and reach.
Climb and descend stairs (when applicable).
A day in the life
As an Area Manager intern no two days look exactly the same but every shift gives you the chance to learn how to lead a team solve real problems and directly impact how millions of customers receive their orders.
Start of Shift: Set the Tone
Shadow a current Area Manager and begin to:
Get a handoff from the outgoing manager and review whats carrying over so nothing falls through the cracks.
Lead a team huddle to kick off the shift. Huddles are used to align on goals safety priorities and key focus areas.
Confirm your team is in place positioned for success and ready to go before operations begin.
Middle of Shift: Lead from the Floor
Walk the floor regularly to stay connected to your team spot issues early and keep things running smoothly.
Drive results across safety quality and productivity balancing all three in real time.
Adjust staffing and resources as volume and priorities shift throughout the day.
Coach and develop your team members respond to challenges as they come up and partner with support teams to remove roadblocks.
Keep peers and leadership informed on how the shift is tracking and flag risks before they become problems.
Develop your internship project.
End of Shift: Close Strong
Do a final walkthrough to make sure your area is clean organized and set up for the next teams success.
Review your shifts performance data and capture what went well and what to improve
Hand off to the incoming manager with a clear picture of priorities open items and next steps.
Wrap up any remaining administrative tasks so you leave the shift with a clean slate.
Every shift youll see the direct results of your leadership: from the energy of your team to the packages that reach customers doorsteps. This is where your decisions have real visible impact.
- Currently enrolled in a bachelors degree program with all requirements anticipated to be completed between December 2027 and August 2028.
- Strong communication skills both verbal and written.
- Excellent customer service and interpersonal skills.
- Currently enrolled in a Bachelors program for Supply Chain Business/Management Engineering or another related field.
Amazon is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of protected veteran status disability or other legally protected status.
Our inclusive culture empowers Amazonians to deliver the best results for our customers. If you have a disability and need a workplace accommodation or adjustment during the application and hiring process including support for the interview or onboarding process please visit for more information. If the country/region youre applying in isnt listed please contact your Recruiting Partner.
CAN MB Winnipeg - 30.57 - 30.57 CAD hourly
CAN ON Cambridge - 30.57 - 30.57 CAD hourly
CAN ON Hamilton - 30.57 - 30.57 CAD hourly
CAN ON London - 30.57 - 30.57 CAD hourly
CAN ON Ottawa - 30.57 - 30.57 CAD hourly
CAN ON St. Thomas - 30.57 - 30.57 CAD hourly
CAN ON Stoney Creek - 30.57 - 30.57 CAD hourly
CAN ON Whitby - 30.57 - 30.57 CAD hourly
Operations roles at Amazon put you at the center of how things move from a click to a doorstep. Youll help design improve and run systems that connect people products and places at scale. Youll take ownership early work closely with teams to solve real-world challenges and see the direct results of your decisions as they reach customers every day. Here the impact of what you build isnt abstract its visible immediate and meaningful - keeping one of the worlds most complex operations moving forward. This is where your journey takes shape through action responsibility and the opportunity to grow in many directions.
This is not a corporate remote or office-based position. This is a ten-week internship (40 hours per week) during the summer of 2027 located within one of Amazons fulfillment centers sort centers delivery stations or other operations buildings. Amazon is seeking customer focused individuals eager to develop a collaborative leadership style with a team of hourly employees across our Operations network! Our warehouses are fast-paced supply chain environments where standing walking and having on-the-production floor conversations are common.
As an Area Manager Intern you will have the opportunity to learn how to coach motivate and mentor a team of Amazon associates in a warehouse environment. Amazon provides extensive training and development to become an exceptional people leader. Your main focus will be learning to manage a team as well as developing a summer project in partnership with your site leadership.
Term: 10 weeks
Benefits: Access to Amazons Medical Advice Line Employee Assistance Program (EAP) and financial benefits.
Visit to find more information on each of our building types.
Please note we are not able to provide sponsorship now or in the future for these positions. Eligible candidates must have work authorization without employer intervention to be considered.
This posting encompasses all openings in the state(s) listed in title. Site placement is matched by aligning your location preferences with location availability after your interview. Summer relocation and housing assistance provided if eligible.
Key job responsibilities
Learn to coach manage and develop a team of 50-100 Amazon Associates.
Drive standard work and continuous improvement through an intern project.
Work independently and operate in an autonomous environment.
Stand/walk during shifts lasting up to 12 hours.
Willing and able to regularly work shift patterns that include nights weekends and/or holidays based on business needs. While shifts vary site to site most follow a fixed 4-day work week with 3 days off.
Oversee truck deliveries handle and sort packages using pallet jacks operate PIT equipment (at applicable facilities) and step in as needed.
Work in an environment where the noise level varies.
Lift up to 49 pounds and frequently push pull squat bend and reach.
Climb and descend stairs (when applicable).
A day in the life
As an Area Manager intern no two days look exactly the same but every shift gives you the chance to learn how to lead a team solve real problems and directly impact how millions of customers receive their orders.
Start of Shift: Set the Tone
Shadow a current Area Manager and begin to:
Get a handoff from the outgoing manager and review whats carrying over so nothing falls through the cracks.
Lead a team huddle to kick off the shift. Huddles are used to align on goals safety priorities and key focus areas.
Confirm your team is in place positioned for success and ready to go before operations begin.
Middle of Shift: Lead from the Floor
Walk the floor regularly to stay connected to your team spot issues early and keep things running smoothly.
Drive results across safety quality and productivity balancing all three in real time.
Adjust staffing and resources as volume and priorities shift throughout the day.
Coach and develop your team members respond to challenges as they come up and partner with support teams to remove roadblocks.
Keep peers and leadership informed on how the shift is tracking and flag risks before they become problems.
Develop your internship project.
End of Shift: Close Strong
Do a final walkthrough to make sure your area is clean organized and set up for the next teams success.
Review your shifts performance data and capture what went well and what to improve
Hand off to the incoming manager with a clear picture of priorities open items and next steps.
Wrap up any remaining administrative tasks so you leave the shift with a clean slate.
Every shift youll see the direct results of your leadership: from the energy of your team to the packages that reach customers doorsteps. This is where your decisions have real visible impact.
- Currently enrolled in a bachelors degree program with all requirements anticipated to be completed between December 2027 and August 2028.
- Strong communication skills both verbal and written.
- Excellent customer service and interpersonal skills.
- Currently enrolled in a Bachelors program for Supply Chain Business/Management Engineering or another related field.
Amazon is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of protected veteran status disability or other legally protected status.
Our inclusive culture empowers Amazonians to deliver the best results for our customers. If you have a disability and need a workplace accommodation or adjustment during the application and hiring process including support for the interview or onboarding process please visit for more information. If the country/region youre applying in isnt listed please contact your Recruiting Partner.
The starting pay for this position is listed below. Amazon is a total compensation company additional earnings may include shift differentials overtime pay and performance bonuses where applicable. Final pay rate will be based on factors including shift selection location and addition Amazon offers basic life & AD&D insurance paid time off and other resources to improve health and well-being. We thank all applicants for their interest however only those interviewed will be advised as to hiring status.
CAN MB Winnipeg - 30.57 - 30.57 CAD hourly
CAN ON Cambridge - 30.57 - 30.57 CAD hourly
CAN ON Hamilton - 30.57 - 30.57 CAD hourly
CAN ON London - 30.57 - 30.57 CAD hourly
CAN ON Ottawa - 30.57 - 30.57 CAD hourly
CAN ON St. Thomas - 30.57 - 30.57 CAD hourly
CAN ON Stoney Creek - 30.57 - 30.57 CAD hourly
CAN ON Whitby - 30.57 - 30.57 CAD hourly
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