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Sustainability Co‑op

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 Co-op program pursue a Science or Arts discipline of theirÌýchoice and combine it with a major in Environment, Sustainability andÌýSocietyÌý(ESS)Ìýthrough ±«Óãtv’s College ofÌýSustainability.Ìý

More than just sustainability,Ìý±«ÓãtvÌýSustainability Co-op 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.

Student skills

Sustainability Co-op is a uniqueÌýprogramÌýat Dal. Due to its interdisciplinary nature,Ìýstudents combine their first major (within an area of ScienceÌýor Arts), 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 is new to ±«Óãtv, theÌýESSÌýprogram itself is well established, and boasts a network of more than 500 alumniÌýover the last 10 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 Schedule

Ìý Fall Winter Summer
2nd year Study Study Work term 1
3rd year Study Work term 2 Work term 3
4th year Study Study Break
5th year Study Graduation Ìý

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Typical Pay Rates

Hourly $20.00

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