2026-2027 Co-Op Environmental Engineering, Non-Manufacturing

Job Description

Hybrid - This role is categorized as hybrid. This means the successful candidate is expected to report to the Oshawa Elevation Centre three times per week at minimum or other frequency dictated by the business.

General Motors is reinventing itself as a company. We are driving forward accelerating change and opening the door to new thinking and advanced technology. Our vision is to design build and sell the worlds best vehicles. General Motors of Canada strives for an open interactive and dynamic work environment that promotes a rapid exchange of ideas and information. Our employees represent a true cross-section of cultures demographics and lifestyles which help General Motors to succeed worldwide. General Motors of Canada is looking for qualified candidates who have the ideas and ambition to drive GM forward as a faster moving more agile highly innovative manufacturer and marketer of automotive components and vehicles.

Interested in joining a company that is driving the future of the automotive industry The internship you have been looking for may be waiting for you at General Motors of Canada.

Job Description:

General Motors Company of Canada Canadian Non-Manufacturing is inviting applications for the position of Environmental Engineering Co-Op Non-Manufacturing Canada. The successful candidate will be assigned to the environmental department for the entire duration of the 16 month Co-Op.

GM Canada Environmental is charging ahead with a new mission! At GM Environmental we are geared towards developing creative solutions to environmental this role you will gain the experience needed to jump-start your career in the environmental field by developing an understanding of environmental compliance in large automotive manufacturing and non-manufacturing operations. The GM Non-Manufacturing portfolio includes technical research and design centers test tracks parts distribution centers next generation vehicle training facilities and administrative buildings. At these locations you will drive sustainable initiatives as you work closely with the Facility Environmental Engineers implementing projects in water waste and air. It has never been a more exciting time to join the team!

The preferred candidate will be a self-motivated confident Environmental Engineering student with strong problem solving interpersonal and communication skills. The candidate will be required to work with minimal supervision and will be expected to continually improve the operation of their area and equipment. This position is located primarily at the GM Oshawa Elevation Center with visits to the Markham Elevation Center and Woodstock PDC several times a month. There may be periodic travel to other GM sites across Canada. Candidate must have a valid drivers license for the start date of the internship.

Role Summary:
General Motors Canada is committed to protecting human health and the environment and driving continuous improvement. Join our environmental team to gain experience in support of maintaining compliance implementing best-practices work standardization and training across a multitude of GM non-manufacturing sites including technical research and design administration parts distribution and training facilities. The position is located primarily at the GM Canadian Technical Centre in Oshawa with visits to Markham and Woodstock several times a month and periodic travel to other GM sites across Canada.

On top of the work outlined above you will work on sustainability and community development work at GM non-manufacturing sites as well.

The Team:

The Environmental Team consists of highly trained environmental professionals who serve as a first-line resource for our manufacturing and non-manufacturing business partners. We are proficient at implementing robust environmental and sustainability practices into daily business decisions and operations to comply with applicable environmental laws and regulations while fostering community

connections. We work collaboratively with our service suppliers community partners regulatory agencies environmental consultants and legal counsel staff.

Key Responsibilities:

• Support environmental compliance related to operations at each of GM Canadas non-manufacturing sites including storm water management air emissions spill prevention and waste management/recycling programs

• Plan and lead employee engagement campaigns at GM Canadas non-manufacturing sites (Earth Week Waste Reduction Week World Environment Day Pollinator Planting etc)

• Lead sustainability initiatives at GM Canadas non-manufacturing sites related to GMs Reduction Commitments (water energy and waste reduction).

• Support the management of each non-manufacturing sites ISO14001 Environmental Management System

• Coordinate site-wide department training on environmentally relevant ISO/EMS Task Instruction Sheets

• Support each sites waste management compliance with applicable legislation and assist waste management contractor in resolving waste collection issues

• Support zero waste to landfill activities and actively pursue alternatives for waste diversion/reduction.

• Ensure the GM Canada Environmental team is up to date with all upcoming environmental legislation changes.

• Conduct site Environmental Tours and ensure the completion of any related corrective action.

Qualifications:

• Pursuit of a Bachelors (3rd or 4th year) degree with Co-op in one of the following areas: Environmental Engineering Chemical Engineering Materials Engineering Civil Engineering or a related field.

• Enrolled in a qualifying Ontario cooperative education or internship program

• Able to work fulltime 40 hours per week in Canada and a 16-month term

• Must have a valid full Class G Ontario Drivers License or equivalent Canadian out-of-province license

• Have the ability to travel to various GM Canadian facilities

Preferred Qualifications:

• Past experience in an industrial and/or manufacturing environment

• Knowledge and understanding of ISO 14001 standard and environmental legislation

• Bilingual with proficiency in French language

Desired Skills:

• Outstanding leadership interpersonal and relationship management skills with the ability to effectively collaborate with varying levels of the organization

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills with the ability to distill complex subjects to a wider audience

• High level of integrity ability to deal with ambiguity takes initiative/self-directed

• Evidence of strong character with integrity honesty accountability and trust

• Consistently demonstrates innovative thinking that is customer-centric
  Excellent project management skills and the proven ability to manage numerous projects at any given

• Possess strong organizational problem-solving and analytical skills

• Fundamental digital literacy including understanding of MS Word Excel Access and PowerPoint

GM DOES NOT PROVIDE IMMIGRATION-RELATED SPONSORSHIP FOR THIS ROLE. DO NOT APPLY FOR THIS ROLE IF YOU WILL NEED GM IMMIGRATION SPONSORSHIP NOW OR IN THE FUTURE.

To find more about our Canadian operations: find out more about GMs sustainability initiatives:

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