Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG) Co-op

Role
Co-op Student Year 3 – ESG Department
Reports To
ESG Manager
Location
Burnaby Head Office
Term
January 4 2027 – April 30, 2027
Hours
8.30am to 4.30pm
Compensation
$22-$24 per hour
Purpose and Job Summary
Agrifoods International Co-op is seeking an ESG Co-op Student to support sustainability initiatives across our dairy and plant-based beverage operations. The student will assist with greenhouse gas (GHG) data collection, waste reduction projects, sustainability program implementation, and employee engagement activities.
You will work closely with internal teams, external consultants, and vendors to support and enhance Agrifoods' sustainability programs and processes. This role provides valuable hands-on experience in corporate sustainability, project coordination, and the implementation of environmental initiatives across both office and manufacturing operations contributing to meaningful work that supports our people, products, customers, and communities.
things you will do…
Support sustainability projects that create real environmental impact.
Improve ESG data collection and reporting processes.
Collaborate with employees, consultants, vendors, and research partners to support project delivery.
Help identify opportunities to reduce waste and improve resource efficiency.
Area of work
Examples of student responsibilities
Learning outcome
Emissions and Waste Reduction Programs
Support waste reduction, recycling, circular economy, and other environmental initiatives across office and manufacturing operations.
Gain hands-on experience implementing corporate sustainability programs
ESG Data & Process Improvement
Streamline recurring environmental data collection from utilities, waste vendors, transportation providers, and suppliers.

Skills
Process Improvement

Work arrangement
Hybrid