Sustainability Coordinator Co-op Student

WHATS THE JOB

This temporary full-time co-op role is available for either a 16-week work term (January to April) or a 32-week work term (January to August). The position offers a remote or hybrid work arrangement with the opportunity to work from a Dexterra Group corporate office up to 3 days per week. The role follows a standard 40-hour work week.

Reporting to the Senior Manager Sustainability the Sustainability Coordinator Co-op Student will support Dexterra Groups sustainability teams in advancing environmental sustainability projects across the organization. 

• This role contributes to Dexterras sustainability goals by assisting in data collection project coordination and reporting related to sustainability initiatives.
• The role will support program implementation track progress toward goals and contribute to company-wide engagement on environmental topics.
• Ideal candidates are self-starters passionate about sustainability with strong organizational and communication skills.

Key Responsibilities:

Sustainability Program Support

• Assist in coordinating corporate sustainability initiatives including energy reduction waste diversion and sustainable procurement.
• Research and recommend best practices relevant to Dexterras service lines and operational realities.

Data Collection & Reporting

• Support tracking and analysis of sustainability metrics (e.g. GHG emissions waste streams).
• Contribute to drafting internal reports and dashboards to measure impact and progress toward ESG targets.

Stakeholder Engagement & Communication

• Assist in preparing awareness and education materials for internal sustainability campaigns.
• Help coordinate meetings webinars and workshops to share sustainability practices across the organization.

Administrative & Project Support

• Provide day-to-day administrative support to the ESG team.
• Support documentation and file management of sustainability plans reports and communications.

Qualifications :

WHO ARE WE LOOKING FOR

• Must be a college or university student and returning to academic studies upon completion of the co-op work term.
• Currently enrolled in a post-secondary program in Environmental Studies Sustainability Business Public Policy or a related field.
•  Strong interest in corporate sustainability ESG reporting and climate action.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Intermediate proficiency with Excel PowerPoint MS Teams and Copilot.
• Strong organizational and time-management skills with attention to detail.
• Comfortable working in a fast-paced team-oriented remote or hybrid environment.

Additional Information :

• Hybrid or remote; preference for candidates in proximity to a Dexterra office (e.g. Toronto Vancouver Calgary Thunder Bay etc.).
• Minimal travel unless participating in optional site visits or internal events.

WHATS IN IT FOR YOU 

• Rapid advancement into leadership roles your career accelerated! 
• Mentorship from industry experts and dedicated training programs. 
• Exposure to a wide range of accounts and operational challenges.
• The opportunity to grow within a company that values talent mobility and development.

Dexterra Group is an equal opportunity employer committed to diversity and inclusion. We are pleased to consider all qualified applicants for employment without regard to race color religion sex sexual orientation gender identity national origin age disability protected veterans status Indigenous status or any other legally protected factors. Disability-related accommodations during the hiring selection process are available upon request.

We thank all applicants for their interest and will contact those candidates selected for interview.

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Remote Work :

Yes

Employment Type :

Intern