OVERVIEW
Reporting to the Program Manager, Material Cost Differentiation, the Packaging Sustainability and Project Research intern will provide support and gain learning opportunities across a variety of projects, covering field and office-based research needs to support the Sustainable Packaging, Research & Innovation team.
This position requires residency in Ontario.
RESPONSIBILITIES
- Assist with the coordination of special projects, including audits and field assessments at pre-conditioning facilities (recycling facilities).
- Assist with statistical data analysis, and reporting.
- Support administrative activities related to packaging recyclability guidelines, research and implementation.
- Support the creation of content for the packaging recyclability guidelines.
- Conduct market research to identify trends and opportunities to assist with strategic planning.
- Support ad hoc projects assigned by the Sustainable Packaging, Research and Innovation team.
QUALIFICATIONS
Education
- Enrolled in a post-secondary degree program in Environmental Science, Waste Management, Circular Economy, Packaging or Sustainability.
Experience
- Proficient in Adobe Suites, Microsoft Word, Excel and PowerPoint
- Strong understanding of waste management, recycling, packaging
Knowledge/Competencies/Skills
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
- Skills in data analysis are an asset.
- Strong attention to detail and ability to meet deadlines.
- A positive, can-do attitude and a desire to work collaboratively with a variety of teams.
WORKING CONDITIONS
- All CM employees work 40 hours per week, remotely from a home office environment.
- Portions of this work are expected to include field assessments at pre-conditioning facilities within Ontario.
- High work volume and fast paced ‘start up’ environment.
PAY TRANSPARENCY
ExpectedCompensation:
- A salary of $14,700 for the 4-month term.
- The salary listed complies with the Ontario Employment Standards Act and reflects working full-time hours.
Job Vacancy Reason
- This is a new 4-month internship role.
Artificial Intelligence
- AI is not used during our hiring processes.
Applicant and Interviewee Communication
- We thank all applicants for their interest. However, only those under consideration will be contacted.
- Applicants who have been interviewed will be informed whether a hiring decision has been made within 45 days of their final interview.
Record Retention
- Job posting records and associated application forms will be retained for at least three years.
ABOUT CIRCULAR MATERIALS
Circular Materials is a national not-for-profit producer responsibility organization (PRO) that supports producers in meeting their extended producer responsibility (EPR) obligations across Canada. Created by producers for producers, Circular Materials develops, implements, and supports effective and efficient recycling programs to advance innovation, deliver improved environmental outcomes and drive value across the recycling supply chain. Our full-service offerings include collection, management, promotion and education, and reporting.
Together, we are advancing the circular economy where materials are collected, recycled, and can be returned to producers for use as recycled content in new products and packaging. As we develop enhanced recycling systems across Canada, we work to ensure more materials are looped into the circular economy, benefiting both people and the environment.
Learn more at circularmaterials.ca.
Circular Materials is an equal opportunity employer, seeking team members with a diversity of thought, skills, experiences, culture, and ethnicity to help us achieve our purpose of accelerating a circular economy for people and the planet. As a national organization operating across Canada, our goal is to build a workforce that reflects the diversity of the many provinces and territories where we do business.
Our inclusive hiring practices aim to foster a culture where all employees feel a strong sense of belonging. We are proud of our recent diversity survey results which showed that:
- 51% of Circular Materials employees identify as women.
- 53% of Circular Materials employees identify as visible minorities.
- 97% of employees believe Circular Materials fosters a strong sense of belonging for employees of all backgrounds.
- 95% of employees recommend Circular Materials as an inclusive workplace.
We welcome applications from candidates of all backgrounds, including women, Indigenous Peoples (First Nations, Inuit, and Métis), persons with disabilities, racialized individuals, and members of the 2SLGBTQIA+ community. As part of our commitment to reconciliation, Circular Materials is working to advance Indigenous representation and partnerships within our organization and across our programs. We acknowledge that Circular Materials operates on the traditional territories of diverse Indigenous Nations, and we recognize the importance of respecting Indigenous rights, governance, and contributions in the workplace and beyond.
Circular Materials supports reasonable requests for accommodation in accordance with all applicable provincial accessibility standards. Requests for accommodation will be provided by Circular Materials through the recruitment and/or assessment processes, upon contacting humanresources@circularmaterials.ca. This email is only used for accommodation requests.
