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Sustainability Work Experience Program

Across all sectors, organizations are facing increased  responsibility in solving the most significant environmental and societal challenges of our time.Ìý

Students in the Sustainability WEP pursue a Science or Arts discipline or Community Design (Planning)Ìýand combine it with a major in Environment,ÌýSustainabilityandÌýSocietyÌý(ESS)Ìýthrough »ÆÉ«Ö±²¥â€™s College ofÌýSustainability.Ìý

More than just sustainability,Ìý»ÆÉ«Ö±²¥ÌýSustainability studentsÌýconsider the ways in which the environment, economy, and society areÌýinterconnected. Our students represent a new generation of solutions-minded leaders who can tackle today’s real-world problems and change our world for the better.

How does the Work Experience Program differ from Co-op?

The Sustainability Work Experience (SUST WEP) Program is a form of work-integrated learning that involves a single four-month paid work term in the third year of the ESS program. SUST WEP is intended for Environment, Sustainability, and Society (ESS) students who are not enrolled in Co-operative Education.Ìý

Students in SUST WEP develop professional skills and competencies and explore a career option in an applied real-world work environment students graduate with a meaningful work experience that informs career choices and facilitates employment post-graduation.

Student skills

Sustainability is a uniqueÌýprogramÌýat Dal. Due to its interdisciplinary nature,Ìýstudents combine any subject in Science, Arts, or Planning with aÌýdoubleÌýmajor in Environment, Sustainability, and Society (ESS). StudentÌýacademicÌýbackgroundsÌýmayÌývary, but typical skillÌýsets include:

  • Numeracy
  • Analysis/Analytical Ability
  • Presentation Skills
  • Research
  • Negotiation
  • Lobbying for social change
  • Data visualization
  • Knowledge of local government structure and identifying jurisdiction
  • Knowledge of finance and economics
  • Community engagement

Employability Skills & Competencies

  • Communication
  • Professionalism
  • Ethics
  • Teamwork and collaboration
  • Critical thinking
  • Problem solving
  • Lifelong learning
  • Solutions-based experience
  • Environmental decision making

Industries/Fields

  • Aquaculture, agriculture and forestryÌý
  • Non-profit and social change enterprisesÌý
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  • Financial firmsÌý
  • Legal firmsÌý
  • Education and research institutionsÌý
  • Environment, energy, and natural resources
  • Food industry and food banksÌý
  • Economic development agenciesÌý
  • Governments and municipalitiesÌý
  • Water commissions, wastewater treatment and solid wasteÌý
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  • Sustainability scienceÌý
  • Environmental policy and planning

Past Roles

While Sustainability Co-op and WEP are new to »ÆÉ«Ö±²¥, theÌýESSÌýprogram itself is well established, and boasts a network of more than 600 alumniÌýover the last 12 years. Sustainability internsÌýand new grads have worked in various roles, including:

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  • Policy AnalystÌý
  • Community EngagementÌý
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  • Business Engagement

Work term schedules vary. Please contact us to learn more.

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Typical Pay Rates

Hourly $20.00

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