Federated Co-operatives Limited is hiring a Sustainability Student on a temporary (up to 9 months) basis at our home office based in Saskatoon, Saskatchewan. The Strategy team currently have flexible work agreements in place and are open to exploring remote work arrangements with candidates.

Who we are:

As a co-operative, we do business differently. We believe in working together to serve Western Canadians, delivering profits back to our communities and investing in sustainable growth. Our work is guided by our values of integrity, excellence and responsibility and driven by our vision of building sustainable communities together. To learn more about who we are, visit www.fcl.crs.

What you’ll do:

The student in this role will work as part of a team of four reporting into the Sustainability Manager. You will support initiatives related to waste reduction, energy efficiency, and more across the Co-operative Retailing System. You will gain exposure to sustainability challenges affecting numerous commodities and sectors of the economy.

• You will assist in project coordination, which may include communication with stakeholders, drafting reports, and distributing project material.
• You will develop supporting research, perform data analysis, and provide summaries for strategic projects.
• You will track data for the corporate scorecard as it relates to our waste and carbon footprints.
• You will act as a liaison and coordinator of the Environmental Sustainability Team, which supports employee-driven sustainability initiatives, event planning, and meeting coordination.

Who you are:

• You are enrolled with the University of Saskatchewan’s School of Environment and Sustainability Program and are working towards your bachelor’s degree.
• You have a good understanding of sustainability principles and have data analysis and critical thinking skills.
• You have excellent communication, interpersonal, and organizational skills.

FCL embraces diversity and inclusion. We’re working to create a workforce that is as diverse as the communities we serve and an environment where every team member brings their whole self to work. We believe all candidates should feel at home with us and be given the opportunity to fully participate during the recruitment process.

We are committed to providing reasonable accommodations throughout the recruitment process to ensure an enjoyable candidate experience for all to allow you to be at your best. If you require an accommodation during the recruitment process, we invite you to submit your accommodation requests to us via fclhr@fcl.crs and we will work through your request with you. All information received will be kept confidential.

If this opportunity speaks to you, we invite you to apply by March 5, 2023.

We thank all candidates for their interest, however only those selected to continue in the recruitment process will be contacted.

Please note you may be required to undergo a background check and substance test in accordance with FCL policies. FCLLP