2026-2027 16 Month Coop Environmental Engineering, St. Catharines Propulsion Plant

General Motors of Canada; St. Catharines; On-site; CAD 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading automotive manufacturer is inviting applications for an Environmental Engineering internship at their St. Catharines Propulsion Plant. This 16-month, full-time role offers the chance to support sustainability initiatives and gain hands-on experience within a manufacturing environment. The ideal candidate is a confident engineering student with strong problem-solving and communication skills. A Class G driver's license is required as this role is entirely onsite. Join a company driving the future of the automotive industry.

Qualifications

• Pursuing a Bachelor's degree (3rd and 4th year) in Environmental Engineering or related fields.
• Must have a valid Class G Ontario Driver’s License.
• Able to work full-time, 40 hours per week for 16 months.

Responsibilities

• Support implementation of sustainability initiatives.
• Conduct environmental compliance inspections.
• Assist in analyzing monthly environmental performance metrics.

Skills

Problem-solving

Interpersonal skills

Communication skills

Organizational skills

Analytical skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in Environmental Engineering or related fields

Job description

Job Description

Onsite - This role is categorized as onsite. This means the successful candidate is expected to report to the St. Catharines Propulsion Plant on a full-time basis.

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 world’s 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 of Canada Company– St. Catharines Propulsion Plant, is inviting applications from Engineering & Science students for one (1) Environmental Engineering 16 month internship position.

This is an opportunity to jump-start your career by gaining valuable professional experience within a manufacturing environment. St. Catharines Propulsion Plant proudly manufactures the Gen 5 V8 engine which are shipped to GM assembly plants worldwide. A new product retool is occurring at the St. Catharines Propulsion Plant to produce the Gen 6 V8 engine that will power GM’s high demand full size trucks and SUVs. The intern will be assigned to the environmental department for the entire duration of sixteen (16) months. The intern will also have the opportunity to engage with our environmental team at the Oshawa Campus, and corporate environmental team, supporting General Motors sites across Canada.

The preferred candidate will be a self-motivated, confident engineering or science 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 for their area. Candidates must have a valid G driver’s license for the start date of the internship. This role is 100% in person, and the successful candidate must report to the site each workday.

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.

Major Duties and Responsibilities

• Support the implementation of plant sustainability initiatives and projects to meet GM Sustainability Commitments.
• Support environmental compliance and initiatives related to plant operations including wastewater discharge, storm water management, air emissions, sewer systems, chemical usage, and waste management programs.
• Conduct environmental compliance related inspections and coordinate follow-up activities.
• Support the ISO 14001 Environmental Management System i.e. conduct internal audits.
• Coordinate site-wide departmental training on environmentally relevant ISO Task Instruction Sheets.
• Support the daily shipments for Reg. 347 waste under the RPRA Hazardous Waste Program and assist waste management contractors in resolving waste collection issues.
• Support zero waste to landfill activities and actively pursue alternatives for waste diversion/reduction.
• Support wastewater and storm water programs in compliance with local by-laws and Ministry of the Environment Conservation and Parks Environmental Compliance Approvals (ECA).
• Assist in analyzing monthly environmental performance metrics (Plan Do Check Act) and implement corrective actions to ensure compliance with target objectives.
• Develop and coordinate plant sustainability community outreach activities and environmental awareness programs, i.e. Tandem Global Wildlife Habitat Certification, GM ecoSTEM program, World Environment Day, Waste Reduction Week.
• Pursue new opportunities to increase environmental profile in the community and within the GM network.
• Lead and/or support various continuous improvement special projects (varies year-to-year).
• Support environmental engineering and facility projects as assigned.

Required Qualifications

• Pursuit of a Bachelor's degree (3rd and 4th year students) in one of the following areas: Environmental Engineering, Chemical Engineering, Materials Engineering, Civil Engineering, Environmental Science, Sustainable Chemistry.
• Enrolled in a qualifying Ontario cooperative education, or internship program.
• Able to work fulltime, 40 hours per week in Canada, and 16-month term.
• Past experience in an industrial and/or manufacturing environment is an asset.
• Knowledge and understanding of ISO 14001 and environmental legislation is an asset.
• Have a valid full Class G Ontario Driver’s License, or equivalent Canadian out-of-province license.
• 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, adaptable, ability to work independently and in a team environment.
• Possess strong organizational, problem-solving, and analytical skills.

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.

About GM

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