Sustainability Integration Co-op/Intern - Fall 2026

Definity Insurance Company • Waterloo, ON

2d • Hybrid

About The Position

This co-op placement offers rewarding work and real-life experience at Definity, a company that is one of Canada's leading property and casualty insurers. The intern will support sustainability, IDEA (Inclusion, Diversity, Equity and Accessibility), and community investment initiatives. Key responsibilities include assisting with climate project deliverables, coordinating employee engagement and inclusion initiatives, and grant administration and data analysis to identify social impact themes and trends. Definity offers a flexible, hybrid work experience and fosters a collaborative, ambitious, rewarding, and empowering culture.

Requirements

• Currently enrolled in a degree in Sustainability, Environment, Community Development, Business, or related field.
• Passion for shaping a more sustainable, connected, and equitable world.
• Ability to build strong relationships and champion new ideas.
• Strong communications skills (written/verbal).
• Ability to collect, organize, and analyze data using Excel.
• Results oriented with project management skills and commitment to meeting deadlines.
• Team player but also comfortable working independently.
• Must be able to clear a background check (including criminal checks and leadership references).

Responsibilities

• Support sustainability, IDEA (Inclusion, Diversity, Equity and Accessibility), and community investment initiatives.
• Assist with climate project deliverables by working with internal stakeholders.
• Coordinate employee engagement and inclusion initiatives.
• Administer grants and analyze data to identify social impact themes and trends.

Benefits

• Meaningful work forwarding our purpose of building a better world by helping our clients and communities adapt and thrive in their hardest times of need.
• Culture of accountability, empowerment, and collaboration.
• Opportunities to support personal and professional growth through real-life experience and unique learning opportunities.
• Opportunity to join and contribute to employee groups focused on women's empowerment, LGBTQ+, disability advocacy, anti-racism and cultural equity, and environmental advocacy.
• Determined to create positive change for our environment, our people, and our communities, now and in the future.
• Co-op students are considered the best pipeline of talent for full-time, permanent positions.
• Definity distributes $85,000 in scholarships to students across Canada each year.
• Definity donates more than $1 million every year to causes that drive true change in the neighborhoods in which we live and work.

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Intern
• Education Level: Associate degree