Role | Co-op Student Year 3 – ESG Department |
Reports To | ESG Manager |
Location | Burnaby Head Office |
Term | January 4 2027 – April 30, 2027 |
Hours | 8.30am to 4.30pm |
Compensation | $22-$24 per hour |
Purpose and Job Summary
Agrifoods International Co-op is seeking an ESG Co-op Student to support sustainability initiatives across our dairy and plant-based beverage operations. The student will assist with greenhouse gas (GHG) data collection, waste reduction projects, sustainability program implementation, and employee engagement activities.
You will work closely with internal teams, external consultants, and vendors to support and enhance Agrifoods' sustainability programs and processes. This role provides valuable hands-on experience in corporate sustainability, project coordination, and the implementation of environmental initiatives across both office and manufacturing operations contributing to meaningful work that supports our people, products, customers, and communities.
things you will do…
- Support sustainability projects that create real environmental impact.
- Improve ESG data collection and reporting processes.
- Collaborate with employees, consultants, vendors, and research partners to support project delivery.
- Help identify opportunities to reduce waste and improve resource efficiency.
Area of work | Examples of student responsibilities | Learning outcome |
Emissions and Waste Reduction Programs | Support waste reduction, recycling, circular economy, and other environmental initiatives across office and manufacturing operations. | Gain hands-on experience implementing corporate sustainability programs |
ESG Data & Process Improvement | Streamline recurring environmental data collection from utilities, waste vendors, transportation providers, and suppliers. | Build process improvement, data management, and sustainability reporting skills. |
Reporting & Compliance | Support customer sustainability requests, government reporting, audit preparation, and ESG documentation. | Gain exposure to sustainability reporting, compliance requirements, and audit processes. |
Communications & Engagement | Contribute to sustainability communications, annual reporting frameworks, Green Committee initiatives, and employee engagement activities. | Develop professional communication, stakeholder engagement, and change management skills |
Policies & Procedures | Assist in developing SOPs, guidance documents, and sustainability program documentation. | Learn how environmental programs are managed, documented, and scaled within an organization. |
OTHER …
Must be legally eligible to work in Canada for the duration of the co-op term.
Must be enrolled in a co-op or work-integrated learning program.
May be required to work on-site depending on business needs.
May need to follow food safety, health and safety, hygiene, or site access standards.
Application details
We thank all applicants for their interest; only those selected will be contacted.
