Flexible Work Agreement TypeHybrid / Hybride

Posting End Date2025-02-04

Job GradeSTU-1

Pay RangeCommensurate with Experience / Selon l’expérience

Job SummaryWe’re experts in navigating Canada’s skies. Helping pilots safely cross 18 million square kilometers of Canadian and North Atlantic airspace is what we do. Enroute or at airports, in clearances or on charts, through radio signals or expertise — we’re always there.

NAV CANADA is hiring a Sustainability Co-op Student to join our Corporate Performance and Sustainability team! As a Co-op Student, you will improve your skills and gain valuable on-the-job work experience while learning about the aviation industry and NAV CANADA’s Sustainability Initiative and Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) Strategy. As an organization focused on collaboration and teamwork, we provide opportunities for students to share ideas and perspectives. For NAV CANADA, the Co-op and Summer Student Program is an opportunity to identify highly skilled talent for future positions.

Job Description

Are you passionate about sustainability, aviation, and problem solving? Do you want to help NAV CANADA navigate a net-zero future and positively contribute to NAV CANADA’s sustainability strategy? Make a difference in sustainable aviation by joining our team and work on implementing NAV CANADA’s Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG) Strategy. 

As the Sustainability Data Analyst Co-op Student, you will be part of a diverse team of analysts working to support the implementation of NAV CANADA’s ESG Strategy. You will contribute to our ESG strategy implementation, including GHG emissions management, and sustainability reporting. There will be opportunities for your contribution towards sustainability initiatives at NAV CANADA.

This role involves:

• Contributing to the implementation of NAV CANADA’s ESG strategy and the development of aeronautical sustainability goals. 

• Responsible for quantification of NAV CANADA’s GHG emissions inventory.

• Managing data sources and improving data processing methods.

• Contributing to the team’s development through research and collaboration.  

• Researching reporting best practices and standards for emissions reporting in the aviation industry.

• Collaborating across NAV CANADA to improve data quality and reporting.  

• Assisting with tracking metrics for reporting progress on ESG goals.

• Producing analytical reports and information with data obtained from internal and external sources and provide actionable insights. 

The ideal candidate will have:

• Effective communication skills (both verbal and written).

• Strong data analysis skills, with an aptitude for learning new tools.

• Great organizational skills, be details-oriented, and dependable.

• Motivation to learn and gain valuable experience.

• A strong interest in sustainability.

• An abundance of curiosity.

Programs and Level:

• Third or fourth year undergraduate or graduate student working towards an analytics-related degree or any other related programs.

Work Environment:

• The work is performed during weekdays in a hybrid office environment in Ottawa. A minimum of 3 days per week at the office is required.

• The work term is 4 months: from May to August 2025.

Knowledge & Abilities

• Ability to work with multiple data sets using various tools, conduct analyses, and generate actionable insights. 

• Awareness of GHG emissions footprint calculations (i.e., scope 1, 2, 3 definitions)

• Ability to identify complex problems, research and develop options and implement solutions. 

• Ability to communicate effectively verbally, visually, and in writing with internal and external stakeholders.  

• Ability to take direction and work in a team environment.

Experience

• Previous academic or work experience using data for research or analysis purposes.

• Previous academic or work experience in sustainability (with environmental and/or social impacts)

• Knowledge of Office suite or similar, particularly MS Excel and PowerPoint

• Experience working within a team environment.

• A willingness to learn about the aviation industry and Canada’s Air Navigation System; no prior experience needed.

Work Environment Language

English

Location of work:

• This position is located at our Ottawa Head Office located at 151 Slater St., Ottawa, ON.                 

The successful candidate must be legally able to work in Canada.

We thank all applicants for their interest; only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

NAV CANADA is committed to building a skilled, diverse workforce reflective of Canadian society. If you do not believe that you match every job requirement listed on this job posting, we still encourage you to apply. NAV CANADA encourages a culture of learning and growth, and recognizes that although some technical skills are mandatory, many others can be taught.

Our Company strives to create an inclusive and barrier-free selection process and work environment. If you require accommodations during this competition process, please ensure that you inform the interview coordinator or hiring manager of any accommodation measures you may require. NAV CANADA will provide accommodations throughout the recruitment and selection process to applicants with disabilities as required.

The successful candidate must meet the security requirement of the position and be legally able to work in Canada.

We thank all applicants for their interest; only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

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