Winter intern 2027 - Sustainability

Mackenzie Investments; Toronto; On-site; CAD 49,000 - 51,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid time off

Job summary

Mackenzie Investments, part of IGM Financial, invites an undergraduate intern to join the Sustainability CoE for Winter 2027. Based in Toronto with a hybrid schedule, you will explore sustainability investing from ESG integration to thematic strategies and collaborate with the Sustainability team.

You will conduct research, assist with executive-level materials, and help prepare sustainability reports while developing your knowledge of ESG in asset management.

Qualifications

• Registered students returning to school in 2026 in a related field (BCom, BA, BSc, etc.).
• Ability to work well in a team environment.
• Excellent interpersonal, judgment & decision-making skills.
• Self-motivated with strong time management and prioritization skills.
• Expert in Microsoft Office and AI tools.

Responsibilities

• Conduct research on sustainable investing trends and market developments.
• Assist in preparing executive-level presentations.
• Review business processes to identify opportunities for improvement, including leveraging AI.
• Develop fund-level, holdings-level, and firm-wide sustainability reports.
• Support coordination of team events and initiatives.
• Contribute to external publications and thought leadership pieces.
• Assist with sustainability-related research to support stewardship efforts.

Skills

Teamwork

Interpersonal skills

Time management

Prioritization

Judgment & decision-making

Self-motivation

Education

Undergraduate student in a related field (e.g., Commerce, Business, Science) returning to school in 2026

Tools

Microsoft Office

Co-pilot

ChatGPT

Job description

Job Description

IGM Financial Inc. is a leading wealth and asset management company in Canada, managing approximately $271 billion in assets. It offers financial planning and investment services to over two million Canadians through IG Wealth Management and Mackenzie Investments.

Mackenzie Investments, founded in 1967, is a key part of IGM's business model, serving as a comprehensive asset-management partner for Canadian financial advisors and their clients.

At Mackenzie Investments You Can Build Your Career with Confidence. We are proud to be recognized as one of Canada’s Top 100 Employers for the fourth consecutive year and one of Canada’s Best Diversity Employers. Our vision and strategy aim to innovate the industry and support Canadians in achieving their financial goals.

Join our team to engage in continuous learning and skill development in a supportive environment. Experience the best of both worlds with our hybrid work environment, where you spend three days a week in the office, connecting, collaborating, and enjoying quality time with your amazing colleagues! Our Values: Be better; we strive for improvement in everything we do. Be accountable; we foster clarity and are empowered to act responsibly. Be a team; we are united to drive collective impact to achieve our goals.

Position:

We are currently seeking a motivated intern for the Winter 2027 term - January to April 2027. To be eligible, candidates must be enrolled in an undergraduate program and returning to school following the internship.

This is a full-time position requiring 37.5 hours per week, Monday through Friday. Candidates must be eligible to work full-time for the entire duration of the program.

About Mackenzie’s Sustainability Center of Excellence (CoE):

The Sustainability CoE was established to deliver innovative, sustainability-focused investment products, solutions, and services to clients. Our offerings span a wide range of sustainable investing strategies, including ESG integration, exclusionary screening, best-in-class approaches, and thematic investing.

The team also provides ESG expertise to shape firm-wide perspectives, design new products, support investment teams in leveraging ESG insights through integration and active ownership, and reinforce Mackenzie’s commitment to sustainable investing across clients, advisors, and communities.

Based in our Toronto office, we are looking for a dynamic, proactive, and independent intern who is eager to learn about our company and the evolving field of sustainable investing. This role reports to the Director, Sustainability Oversight and Disclosure, and will work closely with the Sustainability CoE team.

Responsibilities:

• Conduct and present research on sustainable investing trends and market developments
• Assist in preparing executive-level presentations
• Review business processes to identify opportunities for improvement, including leveraging AI
• Develop fund-level, holdings-level, and firm-wide sustainability reports
• Support coordination of team events and initiatives
• Contribute to external publications and thought leadership pieces
• Assist with sustainability-related research to support stewardship efforts

Requirements:

• Registered students returning to school in 2026 in a related field (BCom, BA, BSc, etc.).
• Ability to work well in a team environment.
• Excellent interpersonal, judgment & decision-making skills.
• Self-motivated with strong time management and prioritization skills
• Expert in Microsoft Office, AI tools (Co-pilot, Chat GPT etc.)

The expected annual base salary range (prorated for the term) for this role is $49,000 - $51,000, which isdeterminedbased on year of study, IGM program, geographic location andcandidate’sskills,knowledgeand experience. In addition to base salary, this role is eligible for paid time off.

IGM is a diverse workplace committed to doing business inclusively - this starts with having a representative workforce! We encourage applications from all qualified candidates that represent the diversity present across Canada – including racialized persons, women, Indigenous persons, persons with disabilities, 2SLGBTQIA+ community, gender diverse and neurodiverse individuals, as well as all who may contribute to the further diversification of ideas.

Mackenzie Investments is an accessible employer committed to providing a barrier-free recruitment experience. If you require accommodation or this information in an alternate format at any stage of the recruitment process, please reach out to the Talent Acquisition team who will work with you to meet your needs.

Artificial Intelligence in Recruitment: As part of our Talent Acquisition process, we may use artificial intelligence and automated tools to support activities such as candidate sourcing, application review, and interview scheduling. These tools support the recruitment process; all hiring decisions are made by people

We thank all applicants for their interest in Mackenzie Investments; however, only those candidates selected for an interview will be contacted.