2025 Co-Op - Environmental Engineering, CAMI Assembly Plant

Work Arrangement:

About GM:

At General Motors we pride ourselves on designing, building and selling the world's best vehicles. We are seeking a new generation of visionaries to help launch bold engineering and business initiatives, and shape new directions for General Motors. As an intern or co-op student through our EXCEL (Exploring Careers through Experiential Learning) Program you will gain hands-on career specific experiences to maximize your real world potential.

The Role:

General Motors of Canada Company - CAMI Assembly Plant is inviting applications from Engineering & Science students for one (1) Environmental Engineering Internship position. The intern will be assigned to the above noted facility for the entire duration of the 16-month internship.

Get the jump-start you need to get your career moving by gaining valuable professional experience within an automotive manufacturing environment.

General Motors of Canada CAMI Assembly Plant is Canada’s first large-scale electric commercial vehicles manufacturing plant . In 2022, the plant was transformed into General Motors newest business – Chevrolet BrightDrop Zevo 600 and Zevo 400 models being built at GM CAMI Assembly Plant.  https://www.gmenvolve.com/ . In 2024, the new 400,000 sq.ft. battery module assembly facility was launched and supports the BrightDrop Zevo production as well as additional Ultium EVs built at other GM plants. 

This is an opportunity for you to join a team that builds quality and cost competitive vehicles for our worldwide customers within a safe work environment. The GM CAMI Assembly Plant is a benchmark facility which includes as a three-time recipient of the ENERGY STAR certification, 2024 London Chamber of Commerce Environmental Leadership Award and WHC Gold Level Certification & 2018 WHC Gold Program Award recipient.

The Team:

The Environmental Operations Team consists of highly trained environmental professionals who serve as a first line resource for our manufacturing business partners. We are proficient at implementing robust environmental and sustainability practices into daily business decisions and operations to comply with applicable environmental laws and regulations while fostering community connection. We work collaboratively in the Sustainable Workplaces team with our service suppliers, community partners, regulatory agencies, environmental consultants, and legal counsel staff.

The preferred candidate will be a self-motivated, confident science or engineering student with strong problem solving, interpersonal and communication skills. The candidate will be required to work with minimal supervision and will be expected to continually improve the operation for their area. Candidate must have a valid driver's license.

As an environmental engineering intern, you will work closely with the facility environmental team developing an understanding of environmental compliance in automotive manufacturing operations. You will be a part of project implementation and continuous improvement of various water, waste, and air programs. We are committed to developing innovative solutions to various environmental challenges as we advance towards GM’s vision of Zero Crashes, Zero Emissions, and Zero Congestions. It’s never been a more exciting time to join the Sustainable Workplaces team!

Key Responsibilities:

• Work cross functionally with diverse groups to create and implement best-in-class, sustainable solutions to improve environmental compliance and sustainability across the site.

• Coordinate industrial process wastewater and stormwater program in compliance with local by-laws and Ontario Ministry of the Environment Environmental Compliance Approvals permit (ECA). 

• Oversee industrial wastewater & stormwater management system (bioswales, detention ponds) sampling and 3rd party analytical program.

• Support the development of action plans for treatment of non-compliant industrial wastewater conditions.

• Project Manager for various as assigned environmental engineering and facility projects.

• Develop and coordinate plant sustainability community outreach activities and environmental awareness programs i.e., GM CAMI ecoSTEM, WHC Wildlife Habitat Certification program.

• Pursue new opportunities to increase environmental profile in the community and within General Motors network.

• Support the implementation of plant sustainability initiatives to meet GM Sustainability Goals reported through the annual GM Sustainability Report.  https://www.gmsustainability.com

• Oversee ISO 14001 Environmental Management System Internal Audit Program as per the International Organization for Standardization ISO 14001:2015 standard at CAMI Assembly and other GM facilities.

• Identify and support process improvements to reduce environmental impacts of operational processes.

• Coordinate and support Zero Waste and Landfill Free plant waste management program initiatives and in compliance with applicable waste legislation.

• Develop and analyze monthly environmental performance metrics (Plan Do Check Act PDCA continuous improvement process) and support corrective actions to ensure compliance to target objectives.

• Conduct plant environmental inspections, coordinate follow-up activities and effectively maintain the GM CAMI problem solving reporting database.

• Perform other duties as required.

Required Qualifications:

• Currently enrolled in an Environmental, Chemical, Civil or Materials Engineering degree; Environmental Science or Sustainable Chemistry degree Co-Op program

• In your 3rd year of study, and must be eligible to work full-time (40 hours per week) in Canada for 16 months work term (4 consecutive semesters)

• Strong organizational, problem solving, and analytical skills

• Highly adaptable with ability to work independently with minimal supervision and in a team environment

• Self-motivated and confident to continually improve the operation of their area

• Must have a valid full G Canadian driver’s license

Desired Skills:

• Outstanding leadership, interpersonal, and relationship management skills with the ability to effectively collaborate with varying levels of the organization.

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills with the ability to distill complex subjects to a wider audience.

What will give you a Competitive Edge (Preferred Qualifications):

• Past experience in an industrial and/or manufacturing environment

• Knowledge and understanding of ISO 14001 standard and environmental legislation

Sponsorship: GM DOES NOT PROVIDE IMMIGRATION-RELATED SPONSORSHIP FOR THIS ROLE IF YOU WILL NEED IMMIGRATION SPONSORSHIP (e.g., H-1B, TN, STEM OPT, etc.) NOW OR IN THE FUTURE.