Sustainability Coordinator Co-op Student

SmartRecruiters, Inc.; Mississauga; Hybrid; CAD 25,000 - 28,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Remote or hybrid work arrangement

Office access up to 3 days per week

Professional development opportunities

Job summary

Dexterra Group is seeking a Sustainability Coordinator Co-op Student to support our sustainability teams across Canada. The role offers a remote or hybrid work arrangement and up to 40 hours per week during the term.

Reporting to the Senior Manager, Sustainability, you’ll assist with data collection, reporting, and program coordination to advance environmental initiatives, engage stakeholders, and support ESG goals within a fast-paced, collaborative environment.

Qualifications

• Must be a college or university student returning to academic studies after 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.
• 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.

Responsibilities

• Assist in coordinating corporate sustainability initiatives, including energy reduction, waste diversion, and sustainable procurement.
• Research and recommend best practices relevant to Dexterra’s service lines and operational realities.
• 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.
• Assist in preparing awareness and education materials for internal sustainability campaigns.
• Help coordinate meetings, webinars, and workshops to share sustainability practices across the organization.
• Provide day-to-day administrative support to the ESG team.
• Support documentation and file management of sustainability plans, reports, and communications.

Skills

Communication skills

Organizational skills

Time-management

Education

Post-secondary in Environmental Studies/Sustainability/Business/Public Policy

Tools

Excel

PowerPoint

MS Teams

Copilot

Job description

Sustainability Coordinator Co-op Student

• Intern
• Compensation: up to CAD 20 - hourly

WHO ARE WE?

Dexterra Group (TSX: DXT) is a leading provider of support services and infrastructure support solutions across Canada and the United States. Through our diverse businesses, we deliver facilities management, food services, remote workforce accommodations, forestry services, and other operational solutions that help organizations operate safely, efficiently, and sustainably. For over 75 years, the companies that began independently, and now form Dexterra Group, have been dedicated to serving North American clients to create and manage built environments that play a vital role in our economy and our local communities.

That’s something we’re truly proud of. Work That Matters, People Who Care.

WHAT'S 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 Group’s sustainability teams in advancing environmental sustainability projects across the organization.

• This role contributes to Dexterra’s 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 Dexterra’s 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.

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.
• 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.

WHAT’S 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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