Sustainability Student

Description:

The student in this role will work as part of a team of four reporting into the Sustainability Manager. You will support initiatives related to waste reduction, energy efficiency, and more across the Co-operative Retailing System. You will gain exposure to sustainability challenges affecting numerous commodities and sectors of the economy.

• You will assist in project coordination, which may include communication with stakeholders, drafting reports, and distributing project material.
• You will develop supporting research, perform data analysis, and provide summaries for strategic projects.
• You will track data for the corporate scorecard as it relates to our waste and carbon footprints.
• You will act as a liaison and coordinator of the Environmental Sustainability Team, which supports employee-driven sustainability initiatives, event planning, and meeting coordination.

Who you are:

• You are enrolled with the University of Saskatchewan’s School of Environment and Sustainability Program and are working towards your bachelor’s degree.
• You have a good understanding of sustainability principles and have data analysis and critical thinking skills.
• You have excellent communication, interpersonal, and organizational skills.