Environmental Sustainability Student

Interior Health Authority; Kelowna; On-site; CAD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A regional healthcare provider in Kelowna is looking for a dynamic student intern to work in Environmental Sustainability. This six-month position involves assisting the Manager with research projects focused on improving sustainability practices, conducting data analysis, and engaging staff. Ideal candidates should have a relevant educational background and possess skills in research, marketing, and public speaking. Join us to make a difference!

Benefits

Competitive salary

Career growth opportunities

Supportive work environment

Balanced lifestyle

Qualifications

• Ability to track and quantify greenhouse gas emissions.
• Skills in developing education and engagement campaigns.
• Experience in business operations related to sustainability.

Responsibilities

• Support planning initiatives for environmental sustainability.
• Conduct research and data analysis for sustainability projects.
• Develop and implement staff education campaigns.

Skills

Research and data analysis

Marketing and communications

Technical writing

Public speaking

Education

Relevant degree or coursework in environmental science

Job description

Overview

Interior Health (IH) is seeking a dynamic student to work in its Environmental Sustainability portfolio. This role will be based out of Kelowna Warehouse (Reids) in Kelowna, BC. This is a six-month term position, from approximately October 2025 to March 31, 2026.

The Environmental Sustainability team promotes and leads environmental initiatives at Interior Health to ensure our healthcare service delivery continues to be sustainable. At IH, we focus on identifying opportunities within our sphere of influence which can be implemented to reduce our greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions and our negative impact on the environment. Environmental Sustainability is a shared responsibility across IH, and applies to all portfolios and functional areas, supported by the Environmental Sustainability Manager.

What we offer

• Competitive salary and an attractive remuneration package
• Career Growth
• Opportunity to develop
• A work environment that supports your psychological health & safety needs
• Aboriginal Employment Career advising
• Balanced lifestyle

What will you work on?

The student will provide assistance to the Manager of Environmental Sustainability on a research project, to identify and implement environmental sustainability improvements in Digital Health. The Environmental Sustainability team promotes and leads environmental initiatives at Interior Health to ensure our health-care service delivery continues to be sustainable. At IH, we focus on identifying opportunities within our sphere of influence which can be implemented to reduce our greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions and negative impacts on the environment. Environmental Sustainability is a shared responsibility across IH, and applies to all portfolios and functional areas, supported by the Environmental Sustainability team. This is a six-month term position, from approximately October to March 2026.

The objective of the internship placement will be to improve environmental sustainability practices within services offered through Digital Health. The applicant will need skills in applying sustainability and scientific concepts to track and quantify greenhouse gas emissions, waste and energy consumption and cost savings opportunities. To implement environmental sustainability improvements, the student will also need to market new concepts and work with partners to track and report data. This component of the role will require business operations, marketing and communications skills. Towards the end of the term, the role will lead the writing of an “opportunity investigation” report, utilizing engineering and business elements of technical writing, data analysis and reporting. This report will also enhance the student’s ability to communicate with internal partners to determine the potential impact across the organization. Additionally, the student will be given the opportunity to present the results of their findings to the partners involved, this will be an opportunity to improve their communication and public speaking skills.

Typical Duties And Responsibilities

• Support planning initiatives related to environmental sustainability and employee engagement.
• Conduct research, data analysis, and reporting on environmental sustainability projects.
• Develop staff education and engagement campaigns. Provide assistance to implement behaviour modification programs to reduce environmental impacts.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.

Reasons to Apply at Interior Health

We offer a work environment conducive to growth and development of strong clinical skills and a work environment that supports and promotes psychological health & safety for all. We offer the opportunity to have a balanced lifestyle that allows you to maintain the quality of life you desire.

Come and join our team. Make a difference. Love your work. Apply today!