Sustainability Intern (Summer Student) - Calgary Impact Centre at Goodwill Industries of Alberta

Calgary, Alberta, Canada -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

31 Jul, 26

Salary

20.0

Posted On

02 May, 26

Experience

0 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Data collection, Data recording, Waste auditing, Sustainability reporting, Microsoft Excel, Data analysis, Environmental impact assessment, Communication, Organizational skills, Attention to detail, Analytical mindset, Recycling systems, Circular economy

Industry

Retail

Description

Job Title: Sustainability Intern Job Type: Full-time (up to 37.5 hours per week), Temporary (Starting June 22, 2026/ 8-week contract) Schedule: Weekdays Salary: $20/hour Great Work. Great People. Great Place. GREAT Purpose. As a recipient of the Waterstone 2024 Most Admired Corporate Culture Award, we pride ourselves in providing exceptional people experiences. Are you passionate about sustainability, data, and environmental impact? Do you want hands-on experience supporting real-world sustainability initiatives? Then Goodwill Industries of Alberta is the place for you! About Goodwill: Goodwill is dedicated to providing people with disabilities the opportunity to find meaningful employment. This is made possible as a direct result of the generosity of Albertans in our community who choose to donate to Goodwill, where these items are resold through our successful retail stores. Our dedicated, ambitious and hard-working team members are the key to our success. Through living our value of We Care and it Shows, we work together as One Amazing Team to Get Better and Better Everyday while we Make a Positive Impact in our community. What you’ll be doing: * Collecting and recording data on donated textiles, including brand, type, and material composition. * Sorting and tracking plastic recycling streams by type and color to support proper diversion processes. * Monitoring and documenting product quality to support sustainability and waste reduction analysis. * Supporting organics recycling programs by tracking participation, weights, and site compliance. * Assisting with energy and sustainability reporting by compiling and validating data from multiple sources. * Conducting waste audits at Impact Centres and analyzing data to identify trends and opportunities for improvement. * Supporting sustainability initiatives and campaigns (e.g., Earth Month, Culture Days) and contributing to environmental engagement activities. What you bring to the table: * Currently enrolled in post-secondary education in Business Administration, Sustainability, Environmental Sciences, or a related field. * Strong attention to detail and ability to accurately collect and record data. * Analytical mindset with an interest in sustainability metrics and environmental impact. * Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and basic data analysis. * Ability to work independently and manage multiple tasks in a structured environment. * Strong communication and organizational skills. * Interest in sustainability, recycling systems, and circular economy principles. Please note the selected candidate will be required to complete a Criminal Record Check. We thank all applicants for their interest in being a part of our GREAT purpose! Goodwill Industries of Alberta is an equal opportunity employer and prohibits discrimination of any kind. If there are any questions or you require accommodations, please contact careers@goodwill.ab.ca. [careers@goodwill.ab.ca]

Responsibilities

The intern will collect and analyze data on textiles, plastics, and organics to support sustainability initiatives and waste reduction efforts. They will also assist with energy reporting and conduct waste audits at Impact Centres to identify improvement opportunities.