Delphi Corporate Sustainability Analyst Internship

Delphi Corporate Sustainability Analyst Internship

Position:  Intern Analyst, Corporate Sustainability

Term of Position: Contract (4 months) Full Time – January 6 to April 25, 2025

Compensation: $26 per hour, 37.5 hours a week

Location: Remote anywhere in Canada or hybrid from one of our offices in Ottawa or Toronto.

Application Deadline: September 12, 2024 (EOD)

POSITION SUMMARY

Are you an emerging sustainability professional looking to make an impact this summer? If you are, then get in touch because Delphi is seeking Intern Analysts to join our corporate sustainability team

The goal of Delphi’s internship program is simple: We want to teach you how to transform your education and passion for building a better future into practical skills that will help you maximize your impact. To get you there, you’ll have an experienced mentor who will be invested in your growth, provide regular feedback and help guide you as you enter into the world of professional consulting. Additionally, by joining Delphi, you will be joining a diverse group of like-minded, purpose-driven experts, who will be happy to share their knowledge and experiences with you.

As a small business, we give our interns more responsibilities than other organizations to accelerate their development. We also might be biased, but our clients are some of the most innovative, interesting companies in Canada. So, if you spend your summer with Delphi, you will gain exposure to a breadth of fascinating projects and clients across our various service areas. You won’t get that experience anywhere else.

Our ideal candidates for this internship will be postgraduate students enrolled in programs relevant to what we do, such as Business with a Sustainability focus, Sustainable Business, Sustainable Development, Sustainable Finance, Environmental Law, Environmental Studies, Environmental Engineering, Public Policy or similar. To excel in the role, you will need to be a strong communicator, be extremely well organized, be able to work as part of a team or on your own and have strong problem-solving skills.

“Fit” with our unique corporate culture also means a lot to us. We’re a people-first shop, guided by our core values of integrity, transparency, teamwork, excellence and having fun. So, we would love to learn more about your personality and passions through your application and the interview process.

RESPONSIBILITIES

Research & Projects

• Support climate change, corporate sustainability, innovation and cleantech, and/or green economy projects, with the accountability for delivering research and general project support to senior management;

• Undertake web and literature research for specific projects;

• Develop initial analysis of research findings for draft reports and deliverables to clients;

• Undertake consultation activities including phone interviews, one-on-one consultations, survey development, etc.;

• Preparation of and assistance with the development of draft reports and key subject briefs including content review and preparation, format and presentation enhancement, etc.;

• Preparation of tables, graphs and charts;

• Hold accountability for completing specific elements of client projects / work; and

• Under guidance from senior management lead small research projects.

Proposals

• Support the development of proposals including taking the lead on the overall coordination and writing for various proposal sections.

Presentations

• Preparation of presentations.

Marketing

• Take a proactive approach to promoting Delphi’s accomplishments and projects through individual marketing, participation and presentations at related conferences and events.
  
  

QUALIFICATIONS

• Strong ability to research literature and internet-based sources, consolidate information into concise findings, proficient analytical skills and effectively communicate results.

• Possess strong writing skills and proficiency in the development and use of spreadsheets and other standard software packages.

• A university degree (or enrolled in a current program) in a relevant business, finance, law, science, engineering, or public policy program and/or equivalent experience, including demonstrated ability to approach problems from a critical thinking lens. Graduate students will be given priority consideration.

• 0-4 years employment experience working as a research analyst or related experience.

VALUABLE ASSETS 

• French language skills, Microsoft Office (including, Excel, PPT, Power BI, etc.)

ABOUT DELPHI

Delphi is a values-driven group of consultants, conveners and advisors who help leading professionals, teams and organizations compete and succeed, while advancing sustainability, social justice and a net-zero economy. As a B-Corp with multiple offices across Canada, we collaborate with a vast network of thought leaders and partners to inspire innovation and accelerate action. We are also part of Profoundry, a collective of like-minded sustainability and climate experts who help organizations create value and have a positive impact on society. Our group includes Delphi, GLOBE Series, CBSR, and Leading Change, and together we are focused on achieving our vision: a more sustainable, prosperous, socially just future in a generation.

THE BENEFITS OF INTERNING WITH DELPHI

Work-Life Balance

• Our passion and philosophy towards sustainability extends to the employee lifecycle, so there is no culture of crunch or burnout here; and
• Flexible PTO and our generous overtime policy allow our team members to make an impact while still having the freedom to focus on what matters most to them.

Personalized Career Coaching

• Personalized career and training and development plans as well as training and development time, coaching and funding that get you to where you want to be;
• Potential free access to world-class virtual and in-person sustainability events, hosted by GLOBE Series and Leading Change; and
• Opportunities to showcase your professional thought-leadership on our websites, social media, and email networks that connect with ~90,000 sustainability professionals.

Full Benefits Package

• Delphi is very pleased to offer our intern analysts with a full benefits package that is inclusive of extended health care, life insurance, counselling services and more.

Commitment to our Communities and the Environment

• Organizational commitment to donating a minimum of 1% of revenue annually;
• During our annual Month of Giving, any official donations made by employees will be matched dollar for dollar by the company; and
• Opportunities to participate in employee-based committees such as our Green Team, Justice Equity Diversity and Inclusion Committee, Health and Safety Committee, Mental Health Committee, and Culture Committee.

Flexible Work Schedules/Locations

• Our team members can work from our collaborative offices in Vancouver, Calgary, Ottawa, and Toronto or from the comfort of their own home, anywhere in Canada.

HOW TO APPLY

Delphi invites all job candidates to complete a pre-screening assessment, which mitigates any unconscious identity bias during our initial screening process. During this assessment, you should avoid including any identifying information, such as references to gender, geographic location, nationality, and/or age. If you pass the initial pre-screening assessment, your application will be reviewed by the hiring committee. The most qualified candidates will be invited to participate in an interview process with hiring committee members. If you have any questions about this process, kindly contact us at careers@delphi.ca. 

PLEASE NOTE: You will need to combine your CV and Transcript together into one PDF for the application process.

Kindly note that due demand and diversity, equity and inclusion purposes, we do not hold discovery or informational interviews to ensure all candidates have an equal access to the hiring committee.

We value and are committed to equality, diversity, and inclusion in our workplace and programs. This commitment includes developing and implementing strategies to ensure the inclusion of persons from visible and non-visible minorities and persons with disabilities. We foster an inclusive workplace culture in which every individual feels welcome, respected, valued, and supported at all stages of the employment life cycle.