Sustainability Intern

1 week ago

Toronto, Canada Metro Toronto Convention Centre Full time

**Opportunity**:
**Sustainability Intern**

**Department**:

- Sustainability**Rate of Pay**:

- $16.55 / hour**No. of hours per week:
- Monday - Friday: 9AM - 5PM**Internship Term**:

- May 2024 - August 2024As a multi-award winning facility, the Metro Toronto Convention Centre has hosted over 18,000 events and has entertained over 55 million guests. With 600,000 sq ft of exhibit space, including two multi-purpose ballrooms, and a beautiful 1,232-seat theatre, it is no wonder over 600 events are hosted every year. Whether the event is of a grand or intimate nature, the Metro Toronto Convention Centre pairs unrivalled service and quality with a warm, yet striking setting that makes a lasting impression on guests.

**Job Duties & Responsibilities**:

- Assist in monitoring waste reduction program and conduct internal waste audits to establish potential contamination of waste streams and recommend improvements
- Help plan corporate social responsibility events (e.g. Food Drives, Habitat for Humanity builds)
- Support exhibitor engagement for recycling and donation programs
- Help develop effective communications to drive employee engagement
- Assist with preparing submission documents for various awards and certifications
- Research new products and pilot projects to advance sustainability program including: new LED lighting, energy saving procedures and cleaning protocol, recycling streams
- Maintain database by inputting monthly data and preparing reports for recycling, energy conservation and carbon foot printing programs
- General office duties (taking minutes, photocopying, filing, faxing and scanning of documents)
- Create a training manual for upcoming interns
- Perform additional assignments or projects as assigned
- Reception relief as required

**Skills & Qualifications**:

- Currently working towards a diploma or degree in Environmental Sciences, Environmental Management, Sustainable Business Management, or Energy Management
- Experience in a similar position is an asset
- Professional appearance with excellent Customer Service skills
- Strong computer skills (Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Outlook)
- Must be detail oriented
- Ability to learn quickly and handle confidential information
- Strong ability to multi-task and use problem-solving skills
- Takes initiative
- Able to work alone and in a team environment

**Applicants should be an active student in an eligible co-op program.**

**For a behind the scenes look at how our team helps our customers create successful events, visit our Instagram linked below**:
**March 5, 2024**

**Please note**: The Metro Toronto Convention Centre is proud to provide employment accommodation during the recruitment process. During any stage of the recruitment process, applicants have the right to request accommodation.

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