​*** Deadline to refer external talent: June 23rd, 2024 ***

Please note: To be eligible for internship positions, candidates must be able to fulfill the term of the contract (8 or 12 Months) and must have graduated within the past 2 years. Expected start date: September 2024

Please note: Please note that visa sponsorship or relocation will not be offered for this position. 

Hello. We’re Haleon. A new world-leading consumer health company. Shaped by all who join us. Together, we’re improving everyday health for billions of people. By growing and innovating our global portfolio of category-leading brands – including Sensodyne, Panadol, Advil, Voltaren, Theraflu, Otrivin, and Centrum – through a unique combination of deep human understanding and trusted science. What’s more, we’re achieving it in a company that we’re in control of. In an environment that we’re co-creating. And a culture that’s uniquely ours. Care to join us. It isn’t a question.

We encourage applicants with accessibility needs to notify us if they have any accommodation needs during the application and/or interview process. Please visit www.haleon.com/accessibility to learn more about our commitment to accessibility.

Are you looking for an exciting and purposeful 8- or 12-month internship opportunity in the sustainability field? Do you have a genuine interest in and commitment to breaking down the social and environmental barriers that hold people back from better everyday health? If so, this role could be exactly what you’re looking for on your path to growth and development!

Job Purpose:

As the Sustainability Intern, you will support the Sustainability Lead and commercial teams in executing initiatives related to our Responsible Business Strategy. You will contribute to Haleon’s efforts to enhance environmental compliance, drive sustainability initiatives, and foster a culture of environmental and social awareness and engagement, ultimately supporting the company’s commercial growth and strategic goals. This role involves collaboration with various departments, including sales, marketing, innovation, regulatory, R&D, corporate affairs, commercial excellence, among many others.

Why Join Haleon?

• Purpose-led organization focused on delivering better everyday health with humanity;

• Competitive compensation;

• Inclusive, diverse, and collaborative culture;

• Hybrid model in a modern office located in Mississauga;

• Fitness centre and bistro onsite.

Key Responsibilities:

This role will provide YOU with the opportunity to support key activities to progress your sustainability, consumer healthcare, and business career. These responsibilities include some of the following:

• Compliance and Regulatory Support: Conduct research, perform analysis, and engage in activities with the Environmental Compliance Working Group to support compliance and regulatory initiatives.

• Sustainability Champion Program: Assist in executing the Sustainability Champion Program to drive change management, embed sustainability in the Canada BU’s operations, support workstream priorities, and coordinate capability-building workshops.

• Commercial Growth Initiatives: Collaborate with Sales, Marketing, Innovation, and other commercial teams to support growth initiatives, focusing on retailer partnerships, consumer education, and product development.

• Employee Engagement Programs: Help administer environmental sustainability awareness and engagement programs, develop and execute an integrated communications strategy, and organize quarterly Lunch & Learns and other employee awareness events.

• Data Management and Reporting: Support data management and reporting related to packaging footprint, manage systems for tracking compliance metrics, assist with data collection and analysis, generate reports for decision-making, and track the progress of Responsible Business KPIs.

• Cross-Departmental Communication: Ensure effective communication and coordination among different teams to align efforts, track progress, and achieve strategic objectives.

Basic Qualifications: 

We are looking for professionals with these required skills to achieve our goals:

• Must be available for the total duration of the 8 or 12-month contract
• Enrolled (or graduated within last two years) in a bachelor’s program in business, environmental, sustainability, or a related field.

• Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications (e.g. Word, Excel, Powerpoint, etc.)

• Experience in project management with strong organizational skills and keen attention to detail.

• Ability to collect, analyze and interpret data.

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with ability to convey complex information clearly and effectively.

• Ability to work collaboratively with cross-functional teams.

Preferred Qualifications:

If you have the following characteristics, it would be a plus:

• Familiarity with or interest in sustainability practices and principles, including knowledge of environmental sustainability regulations and corporate programs.

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