Master information
Ref. no.: 5665
Sustainability & Environment Intern
Position: Not specified
Start: As soon as possible
End: Not specified
Location: Calgary (Rundle / Whitehorn / Monterey Park), Canada
Method of collaboration: Project only
Hourly rate: Not specified
Latest update: Apr 17, 2024
Task description and requirements
Whatever you do, you'll make a difference at Lafarge Canada. Because we know that your passion and curiosity are the natural resources the world needs. Thanks to our teams' energy, commitment and ideas, we are reinventing how the world builds to make Canada greener and smarter for all.
Sustainability & Environment Intern
Requisition ID: 5665
Location:
Calgary, AB, CA, T2C 5G9 Coquitlam, British Columbia, CA, V3K 5X6
Pay Type
Salary Range: $60,000 - $70,000
Travel Requirement: <10%
WHO IS LAFARGE?
As a global leader in innovative and sustainable building solutions, Lafarge is enabling greener cities, smarter infrastructure and improving living standards around the world. With sustainability at the core of our strategy, we are becoming a net-zero company, with our people and communities at the heart of our success. We are driving circular construction as a world leader in recycling to build more with less. It’s all thanks to our 7,000 talented people around the world who are passionate about building progress for people and the planet through four business segments: Cement, Ready-Mix Concrete, Aggregates and Solutions & Products.
WHO ARE LAFARGE PEOPLE?
Lafarge people are passionate about finding better ways to build. They embrace innovation and improvement with a pioneering spirit. They work as trusted partners, creating better solutions and experiences for their customers, communities, and colleagues.
Overview
The Sustainability & Environment Intern works with the Head of Sustainability & Environment team in Western Canada in delivering S & E programs, which include sustainability and environmental initiatives and compliance reporting, corporate social responsibility (CSR) activities and the sustainability strategy. The position supports market area managers in developing a company culture focused on effective and industry-leading environmental performance.
This is an 8-12-month paid internship role, providing maternity leave coverage to the Lafarge Sustainability and Environment (S&E) team across Western Canada. The S&E team focuses on Lafarge’s sustainability initiatives centered on climate and energy, circular economy, nature and people, as well as Lafarge’s environmental stewardship through its Environmental Management System and in compliance with all environmental regulatory requirements. Primary support is to the Head of Sustainability and Environment and the Sustainability and Environmental Managers as needed.
This role will be based in Calgary, AB or in Vancouver, BC.
Responsibilities
Sustainability and Environmental Initiatives and Reporting
Completion of environmental and sustainability reports, to support both the market areas and Group Sustainable Development requirements.
Coordinate with market area managers and operations personnel to ensure reporting timelines and data integrity Track grants and funding for projects in WCAN
Track grants and funding for project in WCAN
Supports in the development of Sustainability and ESG opportunities
Development of dashboards to support Group Reporting and Country targets / KPIs
Engagement with internal stakeholders to track and report on sustainability initiatives
Support the team on environmental initiatives as required
Monitor and track Group Sustainability targets
Calculate annual WCAN carbon footprint.
Complete assessment and develop plan to update current EMS
CSR and Public Affairs
Public Affairs stories
Media Releases / sustainability stories
Dispatch editorials, and case studies
Support development of Stakeholder Engagement Plans for all product lines
Track community donation requests and communicate with approvers and requestors as needed.
Support communications in the delivery of the Community Investment Program, lead Group reporting of the initiative.
Respond to corporate, regional and operational requests as required
Monitoring of emerging issues or trends in the sector
Support implementation of Office Goes Green program throughout WCAN.
Business Administration
Coordinate with the market area managers on the maintenance of records and activities to ensure compliance with internal Minimum Control Standards
Ensure department records and central files, including the electronic filing system, are accurate, current and maintained (G-drive, network drive)
Coordinate environment related conference calls, face-to-face meetings, workshops as required
Qualifications
Education:
Minimum Undergraduate degree in Science, Applied Science, or a technical diploma in environmental management / science or related field
Knowledge And Skills
Knowledge of federal, provincial, and municipal environmental regulations
Experience working within a team towards a group goal, and coordinating initiatives across internal stakeholders
Strategic thinker with an ability to deliver on tactical initiatives
Computer proficiency in MS Office / G-Suite
Proven research and problem solving skills
Excellent organizational and writing skills
Ability to work with minimal supervision
Flexible and able to balance priorities
Strong communication and interpersonal skills
Ability to interact effectively with all levels of an organization
As part of our dedicated focus on the health and safety of all employees, a pre-employment medical, including drug and alcohol testing and a criminal record check, may be required.
Your Lafarge Experience
At Lafarge, there is endless opportunity for you to play your part. Whether you’re in a technical, managerial, or frontline role, you can shape a career that works for you. With us you’ll have the chance to embrace the passion we share for our planet. You’ll be encouraged to seek out diverse perspectives, share your ideas and build the skills and connections you need to perform at your best. Because it’s only when we work together in a culture where everyone thrives, that we can build the world we all want to live in.
Sustainability & Environment Intern
Requisition ID: 5665
Location:
Calgary, AB, CA, T2C 5G9 Coquitlam, British Columbia, CA, V3K 5X6
Pay Type
Salary Range: $60,000 - $70,000
Travel Requirement: <10%
WHO IS LAFARGE?
As a global leader in innovative and sustainable building solutions, Lafarge is enabling greener cities, smarter infrastructure and improving living standards around the world. With sustainability at the core of our strategy, we are becoming a net-zero company, with our people and communities at the heart of our success. We are driving circular construction as a world leader in recycling to build more with less. It’s all thanks to our 7,000 talented people around the world who are passionate about building progress for people and the planet through four business segments: Cement, Ready-Mix Concrete, Aggregates and Solutions & Products.
WHO ARE LAFARGE PEOPLE?
Lafarge people are passionate about finding better ways to build. They embrace innovation and improvement with a pioneering spirit. They work as trusted partners, creating better solutions and experiences for their customers, communities, and colleagues.
Overview
The Sustainability & Environment Intern works with the Head of Sustainability & Environment team in Western Canada in delivering S & E programs, which include sustainability and environmental initiatives and compliance reporting, corporate social responsibility (CSR) activities and the sustainability strategy. The position supports market area managers in developing a company culture focused on effective and industry-leading environmental performance.
This is an 8-12-month paid internship role, providing maternity leave coverage to the Lafarge Sustainability and Environment (S&E) team across Western Canada. The S&E team focuses on Lafarge’s sustainability initiatives centered on climate and energy, circular economy, nature and people, as well as Lafarge’s environmental stewardship through its Environmental Management System and in compliance with all environmental regulatory requirements. Primary support is to the Head of Sustainability and Environment and the Sustainability and Environmental Managers as needed.
This role will be based in Calgary, AB or in Vancouver, BC.
Responsibilities
Sustainability and Environmental Initiatives and Reporting
Completion of environmental and sustainability reports, to support both the market areas and Group Sustainable Development requirements.
Coordinate with market area managers and operations personnel to ensure reporting timelines and data integrity Track grants and funding for projects in WCAN
Track grants and funding for project in WCAN
Supports in the development of Sustainability and ESG opportunities
Development of dashboards to support Group Reporting and Country targets / KPIs
Engagement with internal stakeholders to track and report on sustainability initiatives
Support the team on environmental initiatives as required
Monitor and track Group Sustainability targets
Calculate annual WCAN carbon footprint.
Complete assessment and develop plan to update current EMS
CSR and Public Affairs
Public Affairs stories
Media Releases / sustainability stories
Dispatch editorials, and case studies
Support development of Stakeholder Engagement Plans for all product lines
Track community donation requests and communicate with approvers and requestors as needed.
Support communications in the delivery of the Community Investment Program, lead Group reporting of the initiative.
Respond to corporate, regional and operational requests as required
Monitoring of emerging issues or trends in the sector
Support implementation of Office Goes Green program throughout WCAN.
Business Administration
Coordinate with the market area managers on the maintenance of records and activities to ensure compliance with internal Minimum Control Standards
Ensure department records and central files, including the electronic filing system, are accurate, current and maintained (G-drive, network drive)
Coordinate environment related conference calls, face-to-face meetings, workshops as required
Qualifications
Education:
Minimum Undergraduate degree in Science, Applied Science, or a technical diploma in environmental management / science or related field
Knowledge And Skills
Knowledge of federal, provincial, and municipal environmental regulations
Experience working within a team towards a group goal, and coordinating initiatives across internal stakeholders
Strategic thinker with an ability to deliver on tactical initiatives
Computer proficiency in MS Office / G-Suite
Proven research and problem solving skills
Excellent organizational and writing skills
Ability to work with minimal supervision
Flexible and able to balance priorities
Strong communication and interpersonal skills
Ability to interact effectively with all levels of an organization
As part of our dedicated focus on the health and safety of all employees, a pre-employment medical, including drug and alcohol testing and a criminal record check, may be required.
Your Lafarge Experience
At Lafarge, there is endless opportunity for you to play your part. Whether you’re in a technical, managerial, or frontline role, you can shape a career that works for you. With us you’ll have the chance to embrace the passion we share for our planet. You’ll be encouraged to seek out diverse perspectives, share your ideas and build the skills and connections you need to perform at your best. Because it’s only when we work together in a culture where everyone thrives, that we can build the world we all want to live in.
Category
Environment protection