Overview:
You’ve got big plans. We have opportunities to match, and we’re committed to empowering you to become a better you, no matter what you do. When you join KPMG you’ll be one of over 227,000 professionals providing audit, tax, advisory and business enablement services across 146 countries. With the support to do things differently, grow personally and professionally and bring your whole self to work, there’s no limit to the impact you can make.
Overview of the opportunity:
The National Social Impact team is hiring a student Intern to help drive positive social and environmental change. The Social Impact Intern will work closely with the National Program Coordinator, Associate Director and Director in shaping and executing different environmental and social strategic priorities. Key responsibilities will include ensuring recommendations and advices are backed by sound research and data analysis, assisting the team in project managing various initiatives, as well as supporting the communication, administration and staff engagement of key programs.
Ideal start date is August 29th or September 6th 2022.
What you will do:
Work closely with team members to coordinate, administer and organize various events and programs tailored to advancing environmental sustainability and social impact.
Facilitate volunteer and social impact awards and provide support on other administration responsibilities.
Assist in collecting environmental sustainability data and help developing environmental program in Canada, for example the Global Climate Response initiative, and reporting for Internal Carbon Pricing.
Collect data, conduct research and analysis, and engage in benchmarking exercise to develop our social impact and environmental strategy.
Provide general communication support, content development and execution of thought leadership, reports, articles, and social media assets.
What you bring to this role:
The successful candidate will have project management, data analytics, marketing and/or consulting experience and will have the following qualifications and experience.
A new graduate or a mature student majoring in fields such as corporate social responsibility (CSR), social science, environment science and/or sustainability.
Sound knowledge of Environment, Social and Governance (ESG) is a strong asset.
Experience within a professional service firm is a strong asset.
Proven ability to work in a fast paced, demanding environment and possess a demonstrated sense of urgency.
Good understanding of data collection and analytics, strong analytical skill and experience working with large amount of data is a strong asset.
Must have a keen eye for details.
A collaborative team player with strong interpersonal skills and ability to work with different levels of people internally and externally.
Excellent written, verbal and digital communication skills
Ability to prioritize, multi-task, and problem solve
Proficient with MS Office including Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Outlook
Keys to your success:
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 for the final deliverable.
This is a remote/hybrid position. #li-remote
All applications should be received no later than June 30th.
Our Values, The KPMG Way:
Integrity, we do what is right | Excellence, we never stop learning and improving | Courage, we think and act boldly | Together, we respect each other and draw strength from our differences | For Better, we do what matters
KPMG is committed to the health and safety of our people, clients and communities. With this commitment in mind, KPMG complies with all public health mandates (provincially and/or federally, as applicable) and has implemented various safety measures, including a COVID-19 Vaccination Policy. KPMG's COVID 19 Vaccination Policy requires all employees to be fully vaccinated if they wish to or are required to attend a KPMG office in the course of their duties.
As this role requires occasional or consistent attendance at a KPMG office, the successful candidate must be fully vaccinated (i.e. have received all doses that are recommended by Health Canada, including any boosters) and must provide KPMG with proof of vaccination. KPMG will provide reasonable accommodation if the successful candidate cannot be vaccinated due to grounds protected by human rights legislation in their province of employment.
KPMG in Canada is a proud equal opportunities employer and we are committed to creating a respectful, inclusive and barrier-free workplace that allows all of our people to reach their full potential. A diverse workforce is key to our success and we believe in bringing your whole self to work. We welcome all qualified candidates to apply and hope you will choose KPMG in Canada as your employer of choice.
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