Summer Sustainability Intern (4-month contract)

If you are a graduate or an undergraduate student who is passionate about sustainability and communications, this is the opportunity for you!

Egg Farmers of Canada (EFC) is seeking a Sustainability Intern to contribute to our Corporate and Public Affairs team. This position is best suited to an analytical thinker with strong communications skills, attention to detail and a keen interest in learning. If you’re motivated by the speed and creativity required to communicate in today’s world, then we want to hear from you!

Duties and Responsibilities:

Work alongside the Corporate and Public Affairs team to:

Build strategies and programs that target specific audiences such as members, stakeholders and other value chain representatives

Research relevant trends linked to sustainability, agriculture policy, food systems and communications

Prepare reports and deliver recommendations to expand and strengthen programming

Help coordinate projects with team members, external suppliers and like-minded partners

Draft briefs, correspondence, presentations and other communications items for internal and external audiences

Support the Sustainability Officer, Chief Corporate Affairs Officer and other team members on related files emerging priorities

 Qualifications and Skills:

Knowledge of or interest in sustainability and agriculture

Strong passion for communications

Skilled in writing, editing, proofreading and verbal communication

Ability to adapt to a fast-paced team environment with tight deadlines

Experience with Microsoft Office

Motivated, conscientious and reliable

Education and Experience:

Undergraduate or graduate studies in sustainability, ESG, communications or public affairs, preferably in third year of program or higher

Experience in a similar role

Fluency in both official languages is an asset

Working Conditions:

A standard workweek schedule working in a fast-paced environment

Position requires prolonged periods of sitting, use of a computer, and close attention to detail

About EFC:

Now in its sixth decade as one of Canada’s leading agriculture organizations, EFC manages the national egg supply and promotes egg consumption while representing the interests of 1,270 regulated egg farmers and farm families from coast to coast. The organization has been recognized as one of the National Capital Region’s Top employers for fourteen consecutive years. EFC holds the title of one of Canada’s Most Admired Corporate Cultures™ by Waterstone Human Capital and is part of Canada’s Most Admired Corporate Cultures™ Hall of Fame. Visit eggfarmers.ca for more information.

EFC welcomes and encourages applications from people with disabilities. Accommodations are available on request for candidates taking part in all aspects of the selection process.