Tag: NonManufacturing

Company: General Motors

Location: Oshawa, ON

Expected salary:

Job date: Wed, 08 Jan 2025 07:12:47 GMT

Job description: Job DescriptionWork Arrangement:Onsite: This role is categorized as onsite. This means the successful candidate is expected to report to Oshawa Elevation Centre on a full-time basisAbout GM:At General Motors we pride ourselves on designing, building and selling the world’s best vehicles. We are seeking a new generation of visionaries to help launch bold engineering and business initiatives, and shape new directions for General Motors. As an intern or co-op student working out of our headquarters, you will gain hands-on career specific experiences to maximize your real world potential.The Role:Sustainable Workplaces is charging ahead with a new mission! At GM environmental, we are geared towards developing creative solutions to environmental challenges. You will develop an understanding of environmental compliance in large automotive manufacturing and non-manufacturing operations and drive sustainable initiatives, as you work closely with the facility Environmental Engineers implementing projects in water, waste and air programs. It has never been a more exciting time to join the Sustainable Workplaces team!General Motors Corporation 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.To find more about our Canadian operations:To find out more about GM’s sustainability initiatives:Key Responsibilities: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 programsSupport a variety of Facility and Environmental initiatives at non-manufacturing sitesPlan and lead employee engagement campaigns at GM Canada’s non-manufacturing sites (Earth Week, Waste Reduction Week, World Environment Day, etc)Lead sustainability initiatives at GM Canada’s non-manufacturing sites related to GM’s 2025/6 Reduction CommitmentsRequired Qualifications:Pursuit of a Bachelor’s degree (3rd and 4th year students) in one of the following areas: Environmental Engineering, Chemical Engineering, Materials Engineering, Civil Engineering, Environmental Science, Sustainable ChemistryEnrolled in a qualifying Ontario co‑operative education, or internship programAble to work fulltime, 40 hours per week in Canada, and 16-month term (4 consecutive semesters) starting May 2024Have a valid Full Class G Ontario Driver’s License, or equivalent Canadian out-of-province licenseHave the ability to travel to various GM Canadian facilitiesOutstanding leadership, interpersonal, and relationship management skills with the ability to effectively collaborate with varying levels of the organizationExcellent written and verbal communication skills with the ability to distill complex subjects to a wider audienceHigh level of integrity, ability to deal with ambiguity, takes initiative/self-directedWhat will give you a Competitive Edge (Preferred Qualifications):Past experience in an industrial and/or manufacturing environmentKnowledge and understanding of ISO 14001 standard and environmental legislationBilingual, with proficiency in French languageSponsorship: GM DOES NOT PROVIDE IMMIGRATION-RELATED SPONSORSHIP FOR THIS ROLE IF YOU WILL NEED IMMIGRATION SPONSORSHIP (e.g., H-1B, TN, STEM OPT, etc.) NOW OR IN THE FUTURE.About GMOur vision is a world with Zero Crashes, Zero Emissions and Zero Congestion and we embrace the responsibility to lead the change that will make our world better, safer and more equitable for all.Why Join UsWe aspire to be the most inclusive company in the world. We believe we all must make a choice every day – individually and collectively – to drive meaningful change through our words, our deeds and our culture. Our Work Appropriately philosophy supports our foundation of inclusion and provides employees the flexibility to work where they can have the greatest impact on achieving our goals, dependent on role needs. Every day, we want every employee, no matter their background, ethnicity, preferences, or location, to feel they belong to one General Motors team.Diversity InformationGeneral Motors is committed to being a workplace that is not only free of discrimination, but one that genuinely fosters inclusion and belonging. We strongly believe that workforce diversity creates an environment in which our employees can thrive and develop better products for our customers. We understand and embrace the variety through which people gain experiences whether through professional, personal, educational, or volunteer opportunities.We encourage interested candidates to review the key responsibilities and qualifications and apply for any positions that match your skills and capabilities.Equal Employment Opportunity StatementAccommodation is available for applicants with disabilities. Should you be contacted by General Motors of Canada, please advise if you require accommodation. General Motors of Canada values diversity and is an equal opportunity employer.