Environmental Impact Analyst - Canada Summer Job Grant (White Oak)

Goodwill is hiring, join our growing organization today! We are looking for people just like YOU!

The Environmental Impact Analyst supports Goodwill’s sustainability and circularity initiatives by collecting and analyzing environmental data, helping implement project plans, and guiding best practices across departments. By reducing environmental harm and supporting waste diversion, the Environmental Impact Analyst directly contributes to Goodwill’s mission, while advancing the organization’s commitment to achieving zero waste to landfill.

If you have a passion for thrifting, making a difference in your community, helping people and the environment – come join Goodwill! We are a diverse and inclusive team dedicated to improving the lives of others through our mission of WORK.

We welcome all backgrounds, knowledge, abilities, and perspectives. No experience is needed as we will help train, coach, and support your path of success. We welcome newcomers to the region to apply.   Grow your career, skills and reach your full potential.

During the recruitment process, accommodation is available upon request.

About Us 

Goodwill Industries, Ontario Great Lakes is a leading non-profit organization committed to changing lives and communities through the power of WORK. Ready to work or not, a job at Goodwill is a path to work readiness. Our organization strives to create a workplace which is welcoming and respectful to all where every employee and member feels valued and supported.   Diversity, equity, accessibility and preserving the environment are important to us.  Building a workforce which reflects the diversity of the communities in which we live and serve is our goal.

Mission: 
Changing Lives and communities through the power of WORK.

Vision: 
Everyone working and thriving in sustainable communities.

Values: 
Inclusion: Embracing all people equally

Compassion: Serving with heart

Aspiring Workforce: Together changing lives through the power of WORK

Respect: Embracing diversity, upholding all people with dignity and trust

Empathy: Ability to walk in each other’s shoes

Why You Will Love Goodwill

We have an amazing team and workplace:

• Diverse, inclusive, and dynamic culture. Employer of choice across Southwestern Ontario who meets the Federal Government’s 50/30 challenge for diversity in leadership.
• Commitment to accessibility and mobility (various walking devices and wheelchair accessible work locations).
• Mission-driven organization committed to the Power of Work.
• Environmentally committed to meeting our goal of zero waste on planet earth.
• Respectful, fun, and supportive team and leadership.
• Accredited through CARF International.

Competitive Compensation Package includes:

• Benefits (dental/health) available for full-time and some part-time positions (based on hours worked).
• Registered Pension Plan opportunity for various roles.
• Special employee sale days and discounts.

Exciting career training and coaching:

• Equitable access to skills training & coaching, scholarships, and educational credentials.

Supportive Life and Work Opportunities:

• Individual personal and professional development support with Life Coach & Employee Assistance Program.
• Work-life balance with scheduling flexibility.

What You Will Do

• Contribute to sustainability and circularity initiatives, such as resource optimization, waste diversion, and responsible sourcing.
• Support the Sustainability and Circularity team in implementing project plans, tracking milestones, and reporting on progress.
• Support the development of frameworks for assessing sustainability impact in alignment with organizational goals. Assist in identifying key performance indicators (KPIs) and metrics to measure and track sustainability outcomes.
• Collect, manage, and organize sustainability-related data, including (but not limited to) waste inventory and audits, energy use, carbon footprint, and other relevant environmental data.
• Input and maintain sustainability data in centralized databases.
• Work closely with teams across departments, including operations, maintenance, marketing, and facility management, to advance sustainability goals.
• Serve as a resource for sustainability best practices, providing guidance and insights to enhance sustainable operations.
• Support sustainability related innovation and research projects by conducting research, writing reports, and creating articles and concise summaries.
• Participate in cross-functional meetings to support integrated approaches to environmental impact.

What We Are Looking For

• Enthusiastic attitude: excited to work with other people and teams.
• Flexibility: able to work at different times, including days, evenings, and weekends.
• Remember, no specific experience needed—we will help coach on these workplace skills:
  • Communication: clear and effective interacting with team members and customers to create a positive workplace.
  • Problem solving: finding solutions to problems, being accurate, and using simple math i.e. counting, adding and subtraction.
• Canadian citizen, permanent resident, or person to whom refugee protection has been conferred under the Immigration and Refugee Protection Act for the duration of the employment. Have a valid Social Insurance Number at the start of employment and be legally entitled to work in Canada in accordance with relevant provincial or territorial legislation and regulations.
• Between 15-30 years of age at the start of employment.
• Secondary high school an asset.
• Basic math skills.