Sustainability Integration Co-op/Intern - Winter 2027
- Location
- Waterloo
- Workplace
- Hybrid
About this role
YOUR NEXT CO-OP PLACEMENT
Work term: Winter 2027
Work term length: 4 months
Definity is the parent company to some of Canada’s most long-standing and innovative insurance brands, including Economical Insurance, Sonnet Insurance, Family Insurance Solutions, and Petline Insurance. Our ambition is to be one of Canada’s leading and most innovative property and casualty insurers. We can’t do that without our people, so we embrace and encourage a culture that’s collaborative, ambitious, rewarding, and empowering.
We offer a flexible, hybrid work experience where employees work from the office and virtually depending on the type of work they are doing and who they are working with. Bring your true self and be a part of our journey. It’s better here.
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?
Reporting to the Senior Manager, Community Investment and Social Impact, the successful candidate will support community investment, IDEA (Inclusion, Diversity, Equity and Accessibility), and sustainability initiatives. Key areas include working with internal stakeholders to assist with climate project deliverables, project coordinating employee engagement and inclusion initiatives as well as grant administration and data analysis to identify social impact themes and trends.
What do you bring to this role?
Currently enrolled in a degree in Sustainability, Environment, Community Development, Business, or related
Passion for shaping a more sustainable, connected, and equitable world
Ability to build strong relationships and champion new ideas
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
Go ahead and expect a lot — you deserve it.
We offer:
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 and contribute to our employee groups - focused on women's empowerment, LGBTQ+, disability advocacy, anti-racism and cultural equity, and environmental advocacy.
Determined to create positive change for our environment, our people, and our communities, now and in the future. Check out Definity's Sustainability Reports!
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!
This position is being posted to fill an existing vacancy.
The hourly compensation for the role starts at $22.50 per hour and will increase based on factors including but not limited to, skills, education, experience, and the recommended rates as set by the respective educational institution.
We also take potential into consideration. If you don’t have this exact experience, but you know you have what it takes, be sure to give us more insight through your application and cover letter.
Our inclusive work environment welcomes diversity and supports accessibility. If you require accommodation at any time during the recruitment process, please let us know by contacting [email protected].
As part of Definity’s commitment to reconciliation, we acknowledge that our work, meetings, and travel take place on the lands now known as Canada, and recognize the enduring presence, wisdom, and stewardship of the First Nations, Métis, and Inuit peoples who have long cared for these lands.
Background checks
This role requires successful clearance of a background check (including criminal checks and leadership references).
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