Student, ESG

National Capital Region
41 Rue Victoria
Gatineau, QC J8X 2A1, CAN

Brookfield Renewable is one of the core businesses under Brookfield Asset Management (“Brookfield”), one of the world’s leading alternative asset managers. Brookfield Renewable is one of the world’s largest owners, operators, and developers of renewable power, with $72 billion of power assets under management. Our portfolio of hydropower, wind, utility-scale solar, distributed generation, and storage assets extends across North America, South America, Europe, India, and China, totaling over 24,000 megawatts of capacity, and nearly 8,000 generating facilities globally.

Join our Team!

At Brookfield Renewable, we attract and retain high-performing individuals who are interested in making an impact, driving meaningful change and being part of a fast-paced and collaborative environment. Together, we contribute to the success of one of the fastest growing and largest publicly traded, pure play renewable power platforms in the world while supporting decarbonization and greater energy sustainability to facilitate the global transition to a net-zero.

About the Role

We are looking for a Co-op student to support Brookfield Renewable’s Environmental, Social and Governance (“ESG”) team for the Summer term. In this opportunity, the student will work with Brookfield Renewable’s corporate head office to drive improved ESG performance at our operating businesses.

Key Responsibilities

• Work with the ESG central team to support the corporation and our portfolio businesses ESG strategy;
• Compile ESG data including the annual GHG inventory through co-ordination with operating businesses;
• Track and report on ESG performance by evaluating Key Performance Indicators;
• Support various internal ESG working groups to address ESG issues and improve ESG performance;
• Co-ordinate with the portfolio businesses to communicate required sustainability indicators in line with the ESG key performance indicators to achieve specified outcomes;
• Research and write reports on best practices, technology, policy, and regulatory aspects of sustainability topics.

Knowledge Required

• Minimum 2 years completed of a degree related to the environment, with a preference for sustainability and financial management, environmental engineering, or environmental policy.
• Understanding of sustainability trends, and best practice including in decarbonization, human rights, biodiversity, water and circularity.
• Outstanding communication, research and analytical skills.
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Self-motivated, proactive and demonstrates initiative.
• 4 months experience working in a technical environment.
• Excellent knowledge of excel (pivot tables, look up lists, graphing).
• Experience in estimating scope 1, 2 and 3 greenhouse gas emissions, and corporate ESG disclosures.
• Knowledge of ESG disclosure frameworks (GHG Protocol, CDP, TCFD, GRI and SASB).
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment with demonstrated ability to juggle multiple competing tasks and demands.

Working here, you will enjoy:

We thrive on the challenge to be our best and progressive thinking to keep growing. We care about each other, reaching our potential, making a difference to our communities, and achieving success that is mutual.

Our spaces are open, dynamic, and collaborative, giving you access to different businesses and teams. For your wellbeing, our building is equipped with a modern gym, bike storage, and healthy snacks and drinks.

Diversity & Inclusion

Brookfield Renewable embraces and promotes the principles of diversity, equity, and inclusion. We welcome and encourage applications from all qualified candidates, including women, Indigenous peoples and other persons of all races, ethnic origins, religions, abilities, sexual orientations, and gender identities and expressions. We also provide accommodation during all parts of the hiring process, upon request. If contacted to proceed to the recruitment process, please advise us if you require any accommodation.