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First Capital [TSX: FCR.UN] owns, operates, and develops grocery-anchored open-air centres in neighbourhoods with the strongest demographics in Canada. Through the expertise and collaboration of our team, we create thriving properties which generate value for businesses, investors, and our neighbourhoods. As one of the Greater Toronto Area’s top employers, we foster a vibrant culture that ensures equal opportunity and well-being for all employees in a dynamic workplace. We are proud to provide rewarding opportunities to build meaningful careers in a fun and high-performing environment.
WE ARE SHAPING THE NEXT GENERATION!
First Capital’s Intern Program gives young professionals access to enriching opportunities to start and accelerate their careers. Our program is uniquely hands-on, allowing Interns to work alongside our leaders on exciting new projects and strategies. In addition to day-to-day projects, Interns will have access to a series of learning and networking events, mentorship sessions, an end of term Capstone Project, and much more. Our goal is to leave all our program graduates with a full, 360 understanding of our business.
As leaders in the commercial real estate industry, we believe it is our responsibility to drive our sustainability efforts and are committed to doing our part. We are committed to reducing our carbon footprint in our neighbourhoods by engaging in sustainable initiatives across our portfolio. This includes implementing best operational practices and setting a target to achieve net-zero emissions by 2050.
As ESG Intern, you will have the exciting opportunity of playing a role in facilitating our progress towards achieving this carbon reduction targets and low carbon transition. Reporting to the Vice President, ESG, you will support the ESG team with sustainability reporting and creation of potential strategies to further improve FCR’s commitment to ESG.
- Assist in creating strategies to engage FCR’s smaller/independent retail tenants in carbon reduction programs.
- Map out FCR’s current embodied carbon footprint to identity top contribution.
- Assist the ESG team with sustainability reporting.
- Maintain and update data within FCR’s data management software.
- Research alternatives to reduce FCR’s Carbon footprint.
- Participate in special projects and initiatives and take on other duties.
- Currently enrolled in post-secondary program with a focus on Sustainability, Electrical/Mechanical/ Energy/Environmental Engineering, or Building Environmental Science.
- You have a passion for ESG and a belief in the importance of supporting a corporate strategy to drive a positive change.
- Previous knowledge of sustainability/ESG reporting, and understanding of carbon, energy, and climate change as it relates to commercial real estate.
- You have strong analytical skills with the ability to gather information, synthesize it, and ‘connect-the-dots.
- You have excellent communication and presentation skills, enabling you to effectively collaborate across all levels both within and outside of First Capital.
- You demonstrate outstanding and organizational capabilities and the ability to prioritize tasks effectively.
- As a self-starter, you have a willingness to learn in a dynamic environment and are eager to grow your exposure to new technology and processes, taking any opportunity to acquire new skills.
- You have strong computer skills, including an excellent command of Microsoft Office Suite, such as Outlook, Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.
- Above all, you embody and proactively support First Capital’s Core Values: Collaboration, Innovation, Excellence, Accountability, and Passion.
OUR APPLICATION PROCESS:
Our Summer Internships/Co-Ops are 4-month paid terms starting on May 6, 2024, and ending in August 30, 2024. Please note that our application deadline is February 21, 2024. Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis, and only selected candidates will be invited to interviews with our team. Interviews will be conducted throughout March, and final hiring decisions will made by April.
Our people are what makes us different. At First Capital we are committed to workplace diversity and inclusion within our organization, therefore, we encourage all qualified persons from all backgrounds to apply. Accommodations are available, upon request, to all applicants with disabilities throughout our hiring process. To discuss any accommodation, please email us at [email protected].
