Opportunity:	Sustainability Intern
Department:	Sustainability
Rate of Pay:	$17.20 / hour
No. of hours per week:	Monday – Friday: 9AM – 5PM
Internship Term:	Jan 2025 - April 2025

About Metro Toronto Convention Centre

Widely recognized as top-of-class by meeting and event organizers around the world, the Metro Toronto Convention Centre (MTCC) has hosted over 22,000 events in our four-decade history. We are proud to support the local tourism industry as one of North America’s leading convention centres, having added more than eight billion dollars in direct spending economic impact to our community. MTCC is a Crown Corporation of the Province of Ontario and is proudly governed and led by an executive management team and an independent board of directors comprised of senior private sector business leaders.

The Metro Toronto Convention Centre prides itself on its professionalism and dedication to making every event it hosts memorable for its customers and guests alike.

For a behind the scenes look at how our team helpsâ¯our customers create successful events, visit our Instagram page:

@lifeatmtcc

Interested in joining a fast-paced hospitality team? Then we may be the fit you're looking for! Known as a “green” facility, the Convention Centre endeavours to lead the hospitality industry in a green revolution by providing Sustainable Meeting Solutions. We are currently recruiting for a Sustainability Intern to join our team. Reporting to the Sustainability Officer, the intern will undertake administrative responsibilities and provide significant support in various projects. The ideal candidate is an outgoing and enthusiastic individual with a passion for the field of Environmental Sciences and Energy Management.

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.

Interested applicants are asked to submit their application online no later than:

October 15, 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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