Sustainability Integration – Winter 2025 Co-op/Intern
Job ID : 7725
Category : Strategy & Legal
Brand : Definity
Regular/Temporary : Temporary
Fulltime/Parttime : Full Time
Location : Toronto, Canada
Posting Range : See Posting / Voir ci-dessous
Definity is the parent company to some of Canada’s most long-standing and innovative insurance brands, including Economical Insurance, Sonnet Insurance, Family Insurance Solutions, and Petline Insurance. Our ambition is to be one of Canada’s leading and most innovative property and casualty insurers. We can’t do that without our people, so we embrace and encourage a culture that’s collaborative, ambitious, rewarding, and empowering.
We offer a flexible, hybrid work experience where employees work from the office and virtually depending on the type of work they are doing and who they are working with. Bring your true self and be a part of our journey. It’s better here.
YOUR NEXT CO-OP PLACEMENT
Work term: Winter
Work term length: 4-months
From classroom to co-op to career, every step of your journey has an impact on your future. That’s why it makes sense to choose a co-op placement with a company that offers truly rewarding work and real-life experience. At Definity®, your contributions, creativity, and energy will be put to good use, and you’ll get to be involved with initiatives that support our strategic goals and use your skills in a supportive team environment.
If you’re looking for a company that takes care of its people — full time, part time, and co-ops alike — and has a track record of doing big things, get ready to love it here.
What can you expect in this role?
- The successful candidate will support various Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) strategic initiatives across all three focus areas of the team: sustainability integration, ESG reporting and community investment and social impact.
- Key areas include working with internal stakeholders to assist with climate project deliverables, overseeing employee engagement initiatives, and conducting research and data analysis to identify sector trends.
What do you bring to this role?
- Currently enrolled in a degree in Environment, Business, or related
- Passion for shaping a more sustainable and equitable world
- Ability to build strong relationships
- Strong communications skills (written/verbal)
- Ability to collect, organize, and analyze data using Excel
- Results oriented with project management skills and commitment to meeting deadlines
- Team player but also feel comfortable working independently
- Ability to work cross-functionally
- Ability to adapt as projects evolve
- Strong time management and prioritization skills
Did you know?
- We care about our co-ops: Definity’s co-op students are considered the best pipeline of talent for our full-time, permanent positions.
- We care about students: Definity distributes $85,000 in scholarships to students across Canada each year.
- We care about our community: Definity donates more than $1 million every year to causes that drive true change in the neighborhoods in which we live and work.
What can Definity offer you?
- Meaningful work forwarding our purpose of building a better world by helping our clients and communities adapt and thrive in their hardest times of need.
- Culture of accountability, empowerment, and collaboration.
- Opportunities to support personal and professional growth through real-life experience and unique learning opportunities.
- Opportunity to join our employee groups - focused on women's empowerment, LGBTQ+, anti-racism and cultural equity, and environmental activism
- Determined to create positive change for our environment, our people, and our communities, now and in the future. Check our ESG work!
The hourly compensation for the role starts at $22/h and will increase based on factors including but not limited to, skills, education, experience, and the recommended rates as set by the respective educational institution.
We also take potential into consideration. If you don't have this exact experience, but you know you have what it takes, be sure to give us more insight through your application and cover letter.
Our inclusive work environment welcomes diversity and supports accessibility. If you require accommodation at any time during the recruitment process, please let us know by contacting: [email protected].
Background checks
This role requires successful clearance of a background check (including criminal checks and leadership references).
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