Intern, Sustainability & Esg (8 Month Term)

Job Description

Description

Dream is looking for an Intern, Sustainability & ESG (8-Month Term)

We are always looking for the best and brightest to join our thriving community. Dream’s Sustainability & ESG Team is currently looking for an Intern to support our team and learn and grow.

Who are we?

Dream Unlimited Corp. is a leading Canadian real estate company with over $24 billion of assets under management in Canada & the US. We develop, manage, and invest in master-planned communities, income properties, and urban intensification. We proudly build communities from the ground up: from land development to buildings homes and condominiums, and from providing retail centers and driving renewable energy projects to managing assets across the country.

Our attitude and approach set us apart from our competitors. We are guided by our entrepreneurial spirit: we seize unconventional opportunities and try new things, approaching every project with passion and purpose. Our culture is important to us, so we make sure to bring on people who will fit in.

Who are you?

The successful candidate is not afraid to get out of their comfort zone, whether it is taking on new tasks or actively participating and collaborating in our meetings. They have been steadily deepening their knowledge in their field of study, and wants to work with a company that has an environment where their knowledge and skills can be developed.

The successful candidate wants to work on something meaningful and work with a team that is innovative, fun, and always challenging the status quo.

We want you on board because you are keen on learning from and working with our dynamic team. In other words, we care about bringing in a like-minded individual who is looking for opportunities to learn, work hard, and have fun.

What will you do?

The successful candidate will provide a strong supporting function to the Manager, Sustainability. Below are some examples of things you would be working on:

• Work on exciting and innovative sustainability initiatives, like renewable power generation and net zero planning
• Prepare submissions for Green Building Certifications, like BOMA, LEED, fitwel, and WELL
• Assist with data collection for annual energy & water consumption reporting; Energy Star Portfolio Manager, Energy/Water Reporting and Benchmarking (EWRB) in Ontario, Global Real Estate Sustainability Benchmark (GRESB), etc.
• Prepare meeting minutes & project tracking sheets,
• Communicate with consultants and other internal departments on sustainability related matters, including; Environmental, Social, Governance (ESG) assessments, audits and other administrative matters;
• Contribute to Dream’s Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) Report
• Assist with internal/external green teams
• Assist as required with ESG compliance and analysis
• Other sustainability related ad hoc projects.

What type of experience should you have?

In addition to being able to showcase your collaborative mindset and positive attitude, you need to be currently enrolled in an undergraduate or graduate program, with a focus on Business Management, Building Science/Engineering, Environmental Studies, or Sustainability.

The following are your keys to your success with us:

• Being diligent and detail oriented when preparing deliverables
• Being driven to continuously learn from experiences and seek out feedback and development opportunities
• Working hard and smart to meet demands at key times of pressure
• A student currently enrolled in Business, Engineering or Sustainability program; experience in renewable energy, ESG reporting, or green building certifications is an asset
• Proficient in MS Office, especially Excel, is essential
• Experience with JDE/ Enterprise One is an asset
• Knowledge of, or experience in, real estate environments

Dream Unlimited is committed to workplace diversity and provides accommodations to applicants with disabilities throughout our hiring process