Sustainability Consulting Intern (January - April 2025)

A future with purpose  

At Arup we’re dedicated to sustainable development and to do socially useful work that has meaning.  Our purpose, shared values and collaborative approach has set us apart for over 75 years, guiding how we shape a better world.

We solve the world's most complex problems and deliver what seems impossible, with curiosity and creativity. We’re a thriving and growing organisation which offers you many possibilities to shape a better world, and your future. 

Arup is committed to making a meaningful contribution to the UN Sustainable Development Goals, creating shared value for our clients, communities, and the planet. We leverage our expertise, diversity of thought, and independence to pursue a safe, sustainable, and resilient future for all—shaping a better world in the process.

As part of the Climate and Sustainability Services Portfolio (CSSP) team, you will engage in a diverse range of projects across the built environment, promoting sustainability and decarbonization efforts in sectors such as real estate, infrastructure, and transportation. The CSSP team supports large, multidisciplinary projects across the region, while also delivering focused initiatives directly with clients. In the role of Sustainability Consulting Intern, you will support this team with technical reports, client presentations, and analysis to advance sustainable development in Canada and around the world.

The opportunity

• Conduct research into a variety of sustainability, decarbonization, climate change, and green building practices (e.g., low-carbon materials, circular economy design, lifecycle analysis and embodied carbon, zero emission vehicles, climate resilience, policy and regulatory landscape, environment, and biodiversity etc.)
• Assist in the development of decarbonization strategies and sustainability master planning
• Research project-relevant low-carbon technologies and energy conservation measures
• Coordinate the certification and compliance of projects pursuing green building standards and ratings system programs such as LEED, Zero Carbon Building Standard, Envision, and the Toronto Green Standard
• Support technical report writing and the creation of presentation material
• Develop sketches, charts, graphics, and other forms of data visualization and digital illustrations of sustainability concepts to visualize design strategies for client presentations and other external needs
• Complete benchmarking for sustainability goals and standards, and GHG emissions target-setting
• Develop GHG assessment inventories, with emissions forecasting for building and infrastructure projects

Is this role right for you?

We’re looking for current students who are curious and ready to evolve how you think and work.  Our strength comes from how we respect, share and connect our diverse experiences, perspectives and ideas. At Arup, you belong to an extraordinary collective – in which we encourage individuality to thrive. If you can share your knowledge and ideas and encourage others to do the same; whilst having a desire to deliver excellent services for clients – we’d like to hear from you.

Required:

• Enrolled in Undergraduate degree in relevant Engineering, Architectural Science, Architectural Engineering, Architectural Technology, Planning, Construction, Building Science, or other relevant areas of study
• Experience with data analysis using software tools (e.g., Excel, VBA, PowerBI, EnergyPlus, IES-VE, Xendee, etc.)
• Robust research, fact-finding, and literature review skills
• Understanding and experience with techno-economic studies, financial analysis/modelling, and lifecycle costing analysis
• Foundational knowledge in energy and climate related concepts (e.g., building energy systems, embodied carbon, zero emission vehicles, environmental & biodiversity, etc.)
• Candidate must be eligible to work in Canada without the need for employer sponsored work authorization now or in the future

Preferred:

• LEED, WELL or Envision certifications
• French proficiency in reading and writing (regional team with projects in Quebec)

Our teams notable projects 

• Climate Ready Schools, Canada – Transforming school grounds into centres for nature-based learning and climate resilient design
• VIA Rail Canada – Decarbonization strategy for national passenger rail service across rolling stock, vehicle fleet, and real-estate portfolio
• Eglington Crosstown West Extension - Utilizing sustainability as a catalyst to tackle positive change on large-scale infrastructure projects. Key features include greenhouse gas mitigation and climate change resilience
• Edmonton Airport Net-Zero Comprehensive Plan – Decarbonization strategy for airport operations including submission for federal government Net-Zero Challenge

What we offer you

At Arup, we care about each member’s success, so we can grow together.

Guided by our values, we provide an attractive total reward package that recognizes the contribution of each of our members to our shared success. As well as competitive, fair and equitable pay, we offer a career in which all of our members can belong, grow and thrive – through benefits that support health and wellbeing, a wide range of learning opportunities and many possibilities to have an impact through the work they do. 

We are owned in trust on behalf of our members, giving us the freedom, with personal responsibility, to set our own direction and choose work that aligns with our purpose and adds to Arup’s legacy. Our members collaborate on ambitious projects to deliver remarkable outcomes for our clients and communities. Profit Share is a key part of our reward, enabling permanent members to share in the results of our collective efforts.

Toronto & Calgary Hiring Range – The good faith base salary hiring range for this job if performed in Toronto & Calgary is $21.00 to $33.00 per hour. This range is commensurate with experience, educational background, and skill level. Benefits are not included in the base salary. Please note hiring ranges for candidates performing work outside of Toronto & Calgary will differ.  

Flexible Working - We believe that flexible arrangements create a more inclusive way of working that supports our diversity and the wellbeing of our people. Options for alternative schedules and the ability to work outside of the office for a portion of your workweek are available.

Next Steps

We will be reviewing our candidates for this position on a rolling basis. Once you’ve submitted your application, we’ll invite you to showcase your skills through a pre-recorded video interview. After reviewing your submission, a member of our team will get in touch with you to discuss the next steps.

Different people, shared values

Arup is an equal opportunity employer that actively promotes and nurtures a diverse and inclusive workforce. We welcome applications from individuals of all backgrounds, regardless of age (within legal limits), gender identity or expression, marital status, disability, neurotype or mental health, race or ethnicity, faith or belief, sexual orientation, socioeconomic background, and whether you’re pregnant or on family leave. We are an open environment that embraces diverse experiences, perspectives, and ideas – this drives our excellence.

Guided by our values and alignment with the UN Sustainable Development Goals, we create and contribute to equitable spaces and systems, while cultivating a sense of belonging for all. Our internal employee networks support our inclusive culture: from race, ethnicity and cross-cultural working to gender equity and LGBTQ+ and disability inclusion – we aim to create a space for you to express yourself and make a positive difference. Discover more about life at Arup at www.arup.com/careers/your-life-at-arup.

Arup is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to race, colour, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, spouse of protected veteran, or disability. 

Our Toronto office is located on ceded and unceded lands of many nations including the Mississaugas of the Credit, the Anishinabewaki, and the Haudenosaunee (hoe-dee-no-SHOW-nee). Arup’s Calgary office is situated on Treaty 7 territory of the Blackfoot Confederacy Nations (Kainai-Blood Tribe, Siksika, Peigan-Piikani and Aamskapi Pikuni), the Tsuut’ina, and the Stoney Nakoda Nations, as well as home to the Métis Nation of Alberta, District 5 and 6. We acknowledge this land and its people to build a shared understanding of how our collective past brings us to where we are today. Through our ever-developing commitments, we strive to strengthen our relationships with this land, its people, and its treaties to shape a better, more inclusive world.  

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