2026-2027 Co-Op - Environmental Engineering, Non-Manufacturing

Description

Hybrid - This role is categorized as hybrid. This means the successful candidate is expected to report to the Oshawa Elevation Centre three times per week, at minimum [or other frequency dictated by the business].

General Motors is reinventing itself as a company. We are driving forward, accelerating change, and opening the door to new thinking and advanced technology. Our vision is to design, build and sell the world's best vehicles. General Motors of Canada strives for an open, interactive, and dynamic work environment that promotes a rapid exchange of ideas and information. Our employees represent a true cross-section of cultures, demographics, and lifestyles, which help General Motors to succeed worldwide. General Motors of Canada is looking for qualified candidates who have the ideas and ambition to drive GM forward as a faster moving, more agile, highly innovative manufacturer, and marketer of automotive components and vehicles.

Interested in joining a company that is driving the future of the automotive industry? The internship you have been looking for may be waiting for you at General Motors of Canada.

Job Description:

General Motors Company of Canada - Canadian Non-Manufacturing, is inviting applications for the position of Environmental Engineering Co-Op - Non-Manufacturing Canada. The successful candidate will be assigned to the environmental department for the entire duration of the 16 month Co-Op .

GM Canada Environmental is charging ahead with a new mission! At GM Environmental, we are geared towards developing creative solutions to environmental challenges. In this role, you will gain the experience needed to jump-start your career in the environmental field by developing an understanding of environmental compliance in large automotive manufacturing and non-manufacturing operations. The GM Non-Manufacturing portfolio includes technical research and design centers, test tracks, parts distribution centers, next generation vehicle training facilities, and administrative buildings. At these locations, you will drive sustainable initiatives, as you work closely with the Facility Environmental Engineers, implementing projects in water, waste and air. It has never been a more exciting time to join the team!

The preferred candidate will be a self-motivated, confident Environmental Engineering student with strong problem solving, interpersonal and communication skills. The candidate will be required to work with minimal supervision and will be expected to continually improve the operation of their area and equipment. This position is located primarily at the GM Oshawa Elevation Center, with visits to the Markham Elevation Center and Woodstock PDC several times a month. There may be periodic travel to other GM sites across Canada. Candidate must have a valid driver's license for the start date of the internship.

Role Summary:
General Motors Canada is committed to protecting human health and 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 technical research and design, administration, 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, and periodic travel to other GM sites across Canada.

On top of the work outlined above, you will work on sustainability and community development work at GM non-manufacturing sites as well.

The Team:

• 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 management/recycling programs
• Plan and lead employee engagement campaigns at GM Canada's non-manufacturing sites (Earth Week, Waste Reduction Week, World Environment Day, Pollinator Planting, etc)
• Lead sustainability initiatives at GM Canada's non-manufacturing sites related to GM's Reduction Commitments (water, energy, and waste reduction).
• Support the management of each non-manufacturing site's ISO14001 Environmental Management System
• Coordinate site-wide department training on environmentally relevant ISO/EMS Task Instruction Sheets
• Support each site's waste management compliance with applicable legislation and assist waste management contractor in resolving waste collection issues
• Support zero waste to landfill activities and actively pursue alternatives for waste diversion/reduction.
• Ensure the GM Canada Environmental team is up to date with all upcoming environmental legislation changes.
• Conduct site Environmental Tours and ensure the completion of any related corrective action.

• Pursuit of a Bachelor's (3rd or 4th year) degree with Co-op in one of the following areas: Environmental Engineering, Chemical Engineering, Materials Engineering, Civil Engineering, or a related field.
• Enrolled in a qualifying Ontario co-operative education, or internship program
• Able to work fulltime, 40 hours per week in Canada and a 16-month term
• Must have a valid full Class G Ontario Driver's License, or equivalent Canadian out-of-province license
• Have the ability to travel to various GM Canadian facilities

• Past experience in an industrial and/or manufacturing environment
• Knowledge and understanding of ISO 14001 standard and environmental legislation
• Bilingual, with proficiency in French language

• Outstanding leadership, interpersonal, and relationship management skills with the ability to effectively collaborate with varying levels of the organization
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills with the ability to distill complex subjects to a wider audience
• High level of integrity, ability to deal with ambiguity, takes initiative/self-directed
• Evidence of strong character with integrity, honesty, accountability and trust
• Consistently demonstrates innovative thinking that is customer-centric
  Excellent project management skills and the proven ability to manage numerous projects at any given
• Possess strong organizational, problem-solving, and analytical skills
• Fundamental digital literacy including understanding of MS Word, Excel, Access, and PowerPoint