YOUR NEXT CO-OP PLACEMENT

Work term: Winter

Work term length: 4-8 months

From classroom to co-op to career, every step of your journey has an impact on your future. That’s why it makes sense to choose a co-op placement with a company that offers truly rewarding work and real-life experience. At Definity®, your contributions, creativity, and energy will be put to good use, and you’ll get to be involved with initiatives that support our strategic goals and use your skills in a supportive team environment.

If you’re looking for a company that takes care of its people — full time, part time, and co-ops alike — and has a track record of doing big things, get ready to love it here.

What can you expect in this role?

The successful candidate will support various Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) strategic initiatives across all three focus areas of the team: sustainability integration, ESG reporting and community investment and social impact.
Key areas include working with internal stakeholders to assist with climate project deliverables, overseeing employee engagement initiatives, and conducting research and data analysis to identify sector trends.

What do you bring to this role?

Currently enrolled in a degree in Environment, Business, or related
Passion for shaping a more sustainable and equitable world
Ability to build strong relationships
Strong communications skills (written/verbal)
Ability to collect, organize, and analyze data using Excel
Results oriented with project management skills and commitment to meeting deadlines
Team player but also feel comfortable working independently
Ability to work cross-functionally
Ability to adapt as projects evolve
Strong time management and prioritization skills

Did you know?

We care about our co-ops: Definity’s co-op students are considered the best pipeline of talent for our full-time, permanent positions. 
We care about students: Definity distributes $85,000 in scholarships to students across Canada each year. 
We care about our community: Definity donates more than $1 million every year to causes that drive true change in the neighborhoods in which we live and work.

What can Definity offer you?

Meaningful work forwarding our purpose of building a better world by helping our clients and communities adapt and thrive in their hardest times of need.
Culture of accountability, empowerment, and collaboration.
Opportunities to support personal and professional growth through real-life experience and unique learning opportunities.
Opportunity to join our employee groups - focused on women's empowerment, LGBTQ+, anti-racism and cultural equity, and environmental activism
Determined to create positive change for our environment, our people, and our communities, now and in the future. Check our ESG work!

Sustainability Integration

Definity Financial