Sustainability Summer Student

WELCOME TO VCNA!

We are St Marys Cement, part of Votorantim Cimentos North America (VCNA), as the North American operations of Votorantim Cimentos, a global building materials and sustainability solutions leader in 11 countries, we are helping to make a positive impact and are transforming our world. We have a culture built on solid partnerships, long-lasting relationships, and opportunities for those who want to learn, grow and be part of a diverse and dynamic culture.

With solutions that include cement, ready-mix concrete and aggregates, we help to build homes, highways, hospitals, buildings, bridges, and schools across the Canadian and U.S. Great Lakes region and Northeast United States. Our commitment to excellence can be seen in those who invest and believe in what we do, those who share their lives with us, those who trust in our deliveries and those committed to innovation and a sustainable future.

Every day, we have the chance to accomplish something new and you're invited to be part of it.

WHAT IS THE OPPORTUNITY?

The Sustainability Summer Student will support corporate and operational initiatives aimed at reducing energy consumption and greenhouse gas emissions across the Cement, Aggregates, and Ready-Mix Businesses. This role blends research, data analysis, training development, and creative communication to help advance the company’s decarbonization strategy and strengthen its energy efficiency culture.

The position offers exposure to a range of industrial sustainability topics, including operational energy use, decarbonization pathways, behavioural change, and corporate engagement.

WHAT WILL YOU DO? 

• Decarbonization Roadmap – Ready-Mix and Aggregates Businesses.

Support execution of the decarbonization roadmaps. Activities may include:

• Conduct and report on research, literature reviews, and benchmarking on technologies, operational best practices, and emerging policies related to decarbonization for the Ready‑Mix and Aggregates groups.

• Analyze energy, fuel, and emissions data from Ready‑Mix plants and Aggregate sites to identify reduction opportunities and support decision‑making.

• Employee Awareness, Motivation & Training

• Support the Corporate Energy Manager in creating training materials for the Cement group, with content adaptable for Aggregates and Ready‑Mix where applicable.
• Support the development and execution of site Energy Hunts.

WHAT DO YOU NEED TO SUCCEED?

• Enrolled in an undergraduate engineering or environmental studies program (2nd year or higher preferred).

• Basic understanding of sustainability, climate change, and greenhouse gas emissions.

• Proficiency with Microsoft Office (Excel, PowerPoint, Word).

• Strong analytical and critical‑thinking skills, including the ability to interpret simple data and identify trends.

• Clear written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to translate technical concepts into plain language.

• Ability to create clean, professional presentations.

• Effective research skills for reviewing and summarizing technical or academic information.

• Ability to work collaboratively with different teams and adapt to corporate or plant environments.

• Interest or basic awareness of energy‑efficiency concepts, decarbonization pathways, or GHG accounting.

WHAT'S IN IT FOR YOU? 

• Being part of VCNA is being part of building famous landmarks such as Toronto's CN Tower, Roy Thompson Hall, Maple Leaf Gardens and the Darlington Nuclear Station and Ryerson Centre, St. Regis Chicago and 150 N. Riverside, Louis High-Speed Rail in Chicago and more
• Opportunities to collaborate with teams around the globe and growth opportunities in different areas
• Training, professional development

Salary: $21.18/hour (Year 2 rate. Actual rate may vary depending on your current academic year)

Location: Toronto (We are also open to the student being based at any of our other locations, including Bowmanville, Aberfoyle, or St.Marys)

OUR PEOPLE 

We care about people - all people. At VCNA, we take safety, health and wellness seriously. We're dedicated to giving our employees a safe workplace, our neighbors a safe environment and our customers a high-quality and safe product. Safety first -and always! 

Our VC Way reflects who we are, inspiring us to unite our culture and be our best: Our Way of Being: ethical and respectful, Our Way of Working: together with excellence and Our Way of Thriving: with the courage to transform. 

INCLUSION AND EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYMENT

We have a results-oriented culture that values being open, honest, and authentic. It's part of our DNA. We are continually expanding our diverse and inclusive team by providing opportunities for everyone, regardless of race, ethnicity, age, gender, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, disability or economic status - a workplace where you can express your individuality and be your best self!