Summer Student Climate & Energy

Role Impact:

As a summer student on the Climate Resilience Energy and Sustainability Team (CREST) you will be a key contributor to Cadillac Fairviews (CF) sustainability journey. You will support corporate and operational initiatives that drive energy and operational efficiencies across our national portfolio directly impacting the communities we serve.

In this role you will help translate technical data into meaningful sustainability information supporting the team with the delivery of national programs and projects. This is a great opportunity to gain hands-on experience and build your career in the real estate and sustainability sector.

What you will deliver:

The key responsibilities include but are not limited to:

• Perform data cleansing analysis and visualization of submeter utilities and EV data to identify trends and opportunities.
• Develop and populate report templates in Excel Google Sheets and Tableau or PowerBI to support ESG disclosures and green building certifications.
• Assist with basic energy management tasks including normalization utility analysis and monitoring energy and water performance.
• Organize and maintain energy studies consultant reports capital plan inputs and internal technical templates.
• Support utilities invoice management and contribute to incentive applications for energy and sustainability projects.
• Conduct research into emerging sustainability topics such as Science Based Targets Initiative (SBTI) embodied carbon and Carbon Risk Real Estate Monitor (CRREM) to support long-term sustainability strategy.
• Create graphs and visual presentation materials for stakeholder communication.
• Support property performance data collection and the development of internal training resources.
• Other duties as assigned.

What your strengths are:

• Analytical skills including the ability to spot trends and opportunities and problem-solving.
• Detail-oriented and focused on accuracy.
• Comfortable with math and interested in learning technical information about how buildings operate.
• Strong skills in spreadsheets and data manipulation.
• Good organizational and time management skills to help keep projects on track
• Clear and effective communication skills both written and verbal.
• Ability to develop working relationships with both internal and external stakeholders.
• Proactive approach with a willingness to share ideas and take initiative.
• Capable of working both as part of a team and independently.
• Ability to leverage AI tools to assist with research data organization and summarizing complex sustainability topics.

What you need to succeed:

• Currently enrolled in an Undergraduate program (2nd year or above) in Engineering Statistics Mathematics Environmental Science Accounting/Economics or a related discipline.
• Strong data analytical and management skills knowledge of Excel/Google Sheet including using advanced functions. Familiarity with database architecturedata visualization (e.g. Tableau or PowerBI) is an asset.
• Previous training and/or work experience in real estate sustainability building efficiency or engineering and a genuine interest for climate and sustainability is an asset.
• Computer literacy with good working knowledge of Google Workspace (Gmail Drive Docs Sheets Slides Forms etc.) Microsoft Office (Word Excel PowerPoint etc.)

Minimum starting hourly rate of $17.85. The hourly rate for this position will be determined based on several factors including but not limited to the role academic program year and prior work experience.

Why you should join us:

At Cadillac Fairview we have been transforming communities for over 50 years. We are so much more than our properties. We are building leaders at all levels. We offer the challenge of interesting work a great organizational culture the opportunity to collaborate with the best in the business and support for your growth and development. We reward values-based behavior and superior results with a competitive rewards package that includes best-in-class benefits and pension. Imagine a place where you can make a difference!

At CF our everyday actions and critical business decisions are guided by our CF Values. Achieving results is naturally important for us and we achieve results through behaviors that are consistent with our CF Values.

Are you someone who believes in our values

• Aim Higher we strive to exceed expectations
• Own Your Expertise we empower ourselves and each other
• Collaborate Effectively we bring the right people together to get the right results
• Engage with Empathy we objectively consider the needs of others
• Embrace Change we drive learn from and adapt to change

At CF youll join a diverse community and award-winning team where your talent and commitment to excellence are welcomed valued and respected.

CF isan equal opportunity employerand is committed to creating a diverse and inclusive environment. If you need reasonable accommodation during the recruitment assessment and/or selection process please notify your CF contact or email

This posting is for a vacant position. CF may use artificial intelligence (AI) technology alongside human review to assist in screening and assessing applicants for this position.