General Motors Hiring for Environmental Engineering Co-Op/Intern – Non-Manufacturing (Summer 2022) at Markham, ON Full Time

General Motors is committed to protecting human health, the environment, and driving continuous improvement! Join our environmental team to gain experience in support of maintaining compliance, implementing best-practices, work standardization, and training across a multitude of GM non-manufacturing sites including vehicle test tracks, research, design and vehicle testing centres, parts distribution, and training facilities. The position is located primarily at the GM Canadian Technical Centre in Oshawa, with visits to Markham and Woodstock several times a month. Also, periodic travel to other GM sites across Canada.

On top of the work outlined above, the successful candidate will work on sustainability and community development work, and will get exposure to the Oshawa vehicle manufacturing plant!

To find more about our Canadian operations:https://www.gm.ca/en/home.html

To find out more about GM’s sustainability initiatives: www.gmsustainability.com

Key Responsibilities

Support environmental compliance related to operations at each of GM Canada’s non-manufacturing sites including storm water management, air emissions, spill prevention, and waste /recycling programs

Plan and lead sustainability initiatives and employee engagement campaigns (Earth Week, Waste Reduction Week, World Environment Day, etc)

Additional Job Description

Required Qualifications

Enrolled in an Environmental/Chemical/Civil/Materials Engineering Co-Op degree program, and in your 3rd or 4th year of study

Eligible to work full-time (40 hours per week) in Canada, and for a 16-month term (4 consecutive semesters) starting May 2022

In possession of a valid Full G Ontario driver’s licence (not G1/G2), or equivalent out-of-province licence, and have access to a vehicle

Ability to travel to various GM Canadian facilities

Excellent leadership, interpersonal, and communication skills

Strong organizational, problem solving, and analytical skills

Fundamental digital literacy including proven understanding of Word, Excel, and PowerPoint

The successful candidate will be required to attest to, and be prepared to provide proof of, their vaccination status and that any job offer will be conditional on the candidate being fully vaccinated

Preferred Qualifications

Bilingual, with proficiency in French language (advanced-fluent)

About GM

Our vision is a world with Zero Crashes, Zero Emissions and Zero Congestion and we embrace the responsibility to lead the change that will make our world better, safer and more equitable for all.

Why Join Us

We aspire to be the most inclusive company in the world. We believe we all must make a choice every day – individually and collectively – to drive meaningful change through our words, our deeds and our culture. Our Work Appropriately philosophy supports our foundation of inclusion and provides employees the flexibility to work where they can have the greatest impact on achieving our goals, dependent on role needs. Every day, we want every employee, no matter their background, ethnicity, preferences, or location, to feel they belong to one General Motors team.

Diversity Information

General Motors is committed to being a workplace that is not only free of discrimination, but one that genuinely fosters inclusion and belonging. We strongly believe that workforce diversity creates an environment in which our employees can thrive and develop better products for our customers. We understand and embrace the variety through which people gain experiences whether through professional, personal, educational, or volunteeropportunities.

We encourage interested candidates to review the key responsibilities and qualifications and apply for any positions that match your skills and capabilities.

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement

Accommodation is available for applicants with disabilities. Should you be contacted by General Motors of Canada, please advise if you require accommodation. General Motors of Canada values diversity and is an equal opportunity employer.