Position Title: Sustainability Intern (Co-op students only)
Reports to: VP, Sustainability
Duration: 6 – 8 months
We are Food, Health & Consumer Products of Canada
We represent Canada’s largest manufacturing workforce, employing over 350,000 people in nearly 10,000 locations from coast to coast. We represent the companies that make the products Canadians rely on every day – the food, health and household staples found in kitchens, pantries, and medicine cabinets across the country. Consumers have trusted FHCP’s members’ brands for more than a century.
FHCP -- On Every Shelf, In Every Home, For All Canadians
Position Overview:
We are seeking a motivated and detail-oriented Sustainability Intern to support our projects and initiatives. This internship offers an excellent opportunity to gain hands-on experience in sustainability, policy development, and stakeholder communication. The ideal candidate will have a background or knowledge in plastics, packaging, EPR, emissions reduction, data collection and reporting, along with excellent writing and communication skills.
Key Responsibilities:
- Research & Analysis: Conduct research on sustainability policies, regulations, and industry best practices, including jurisdictional scans.
- Writing & Communication: Develop briefing notes and presentations that translate technical concepts and policy elements for diverse stakeholders.
- Documentation: Track and organize sustainability commitments and regulatory changes impacting the industry.
- Stakeholder Engagement: Communicate findings effectively to team members and external partners.
Qualifications:
- Currently pursuing a degree in Sustainability studies, Environmental Science, Public Policy, or a related field.
- Preference will be given to students in the final year of their program.
- Strong writing and communication skills, with the ability to convey complex information clearly.
- Experience or coursework related to plastics, packaging, emission reduction and circular economy.
- Familiarity with policy development and government relations is a plus.
- Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint) and research tools.
What We Offer:
- A supportive and collaborative work environment.
- Opportunities to contribute to meaningful projects in sustainability.
- Mentorship and guidance from experienced professionals in the field.
- Networking opportunities with sustainability professionals.
Eligibility Requirements: We are hiring under a funding program and the job offer will be conditional upon candidate meeting the following criteria to qualify for the program:
- You are Registered as a domestic student in a recognized Canadian post-secondary institution.
- Canadian citizens, permanent residents, or persons to whom refugee protection has been conferred under the Immigration and Refugee Protection Act.
- Legally entitled to work in Canada in accordance with relevant federal, provincial, or territorial legislation and regulations.
- Registered in a program or course with a WIL (co-op) component as part of their study plan.
- Undertaking a placement that is recognized as work-integrated learning in connection with a course, degree, certificate, diploma, or other recognized program offered by the institution. The placement can be required or optional, for credit or not for credit.
- Graduate students (including Masters and PhD’s) are eligible.
- Registered in a full-time or part-time program in any field of study.
Does this sound like you? Then apply today!
Food, Health & Consumer Products of Canada (FHCP) is committed to creating an equitable and inclusive work environment where all forms of diversity are welcome, valued, and respected. At FHCP, we believe Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion (EDI) is crucial, aligns with our core values of Service, Transparency, Accountability, and Respect, drives high performance and growth, and positively influences all aspects of our operations.
We welcome applications from all qualified candidates. We are committed to providing barrier-free and accessible employment practices in compliance with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disability Act (AODA). Should you require accommodation at any stage of the recruitment process, please make them known when contacted and we will work with you to meet your needs. We thank all interested applicants, however only those selected for interview will be contacted.
Interested applicants are encouraged to send their resumes to careers@fhcp.ca on or before Oct 18, 2024. As submissions are reviewed on a frequent basis, early submission is encouraged.
