Intern, Sustainability Communications

Gildan Activewear • Internship • Montreal, Quebec • 2w ago

Who we are

Gildan is a leading manufacturer of everyday basic apparel, with a strong portfolio of brands, including Gildan®, Hanes®, Comfort Colors®, American Apparel®, ALLPRO™, GOLDTOE®, Peds®, Bali®, Playtex®, Maidenform®, Bonds®, as well as Champion® which is under an exclusive licensing agreement for the printwear channel in the U.S. and Canada.

Gildan owns and operates vertically integrated, large-scale manufacturing facilities which are primarily located in Central America, the Caribbean, North America, and Asia. Gildan operates with a strong commitment to industry-leading labour, environmental and governance practices throughout its supply chain in accordance with its comprehensive ESG program embedded in Gildan's long-term business strategy. Together with our global team of dedicated employees, Gildan is united in its vision of Making Apparel Better®. Discover the full scale of Gildan and prepare to be surprised at gildancorp.com.

The opportunity

The Sustainability Communications Intern will provide strategic and operational support to Gildan’s Sustainability Communications team in the context of Gildan’s refreshed corporate sustainability strategy following the acquisition of HanesBrands. The Intern will help Gildan plan for a transitional 2026 Sustainability Report considering ongoing organizational changes and data availability constraints. The role will also support data collection and project management of the company’s responses to key external assessments (CDP, S&P CSA) in addition to metrics database management/tracking and other research/peer benchmarking needs that may arise.

The role

Research best practices and trends in transitional voluntary sustainability reporting following an acquisition and develop a proposal for how Gildan should approach its 2026 Sustainability Report while aligning to current standards (IFRS S1/S2, GRI). Provide an overview for internal stakeholders on what a transition to ISSB-aligned reporting would require (where the current gaps are) compared to previous company sustainability reports.
Support the response management process of Gildan’s 2026 CDP questionnaire as well as the 2026 S&P CSA, including SME engagement, data collection, and drafting or validating responses.
Help maintain Gildan’s master sustainability metrics database mapped to disclosure priorities and update our approach to data collection to prepare for the 2026 Report. Conduct ad hoc research and peer benchmarking on a variety of sustainability disclosure topics as they arise.

The requirements

Sustainability, Communications, Management, Finance
Demonstrated interest in corporate communications and sustainability data/reporting
Experience or familiarity with global sustainability disclosure standards (IFRS S1/S2, SASB, GRI)
Experience or familiarity with third-party sustainability assessments (CDP, S&P CSA, Corporate Knights)
Strong research, writing, and PowerPoint/presentation skills required
Strong Excel skills and experience with data organization and quality management desirable
This position requires proficiency in a language other than French to support customers, employees or markets located outside the province of Quebec or requiring services in a language other than French, mainly English.

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What's in it for you

Join a publicly traded company dual-listed on NYSE and TSX with great potential
Be part of a workplace where meaningful connections and teamwork are celebrated
From local to international, be ready to work alongside a diverse group of colleagues
Benefit from mentorship and continuous development opportunities
Take advantage of our attractive benefits packages

We want to get to know you better! Please include your transferrable skills and unique experience in your application to help us learn more about you.

We thank all applicants for their interest, however, only those selected for interviews will be contacted.

Find your fit with us

We recognize the importance of diversity, equity, and inclusion to create a meaningful, collaborative work environment. As an inclusive employer, we value and embrace all the traits that make you uniquely you and seek to provide everyone with an equal chance to succeed. Because equity and inclusion matter at Gildan.

#FindYourFit at Gildan and tailor the future of your own career.