Sustainability Intern

  • Employer: iA Financial Group
  • Office: 1080, Grande Allee West
  • Location: Québec, Quebec
  • Other Possible Location(s): Montreal, Quebec
  • Job category: Internships and Student Employment
  • Job ID: JR10025906
  • Job type: Internship
  • Apply before: 2026-03-27

Description

Sustainability / Summer Internship 2026 / Location: Québec City or Montreal / Hybrid work model

Build the future with us

Are you driven by sustainability, corporate responsibility, and the integration of ESG practices and eager to contribute to the purpose of a company that aims to help its clients feel confident and secure about their future? As a Sustainability Intern, you will play a key role in supporting sustainability, strategy, communications, and process optimization initiatives.

This position is a great opportunity to showcase your skills and fully realize your potential within a caring and trustworthy company. Here, people and their development are at the heart of our priorities, fostering an environment that encourages collaboration and innovation.

What you will accomplish with us

As a Sustainability Intern, you will be at the core of our mission. Here are the main responsibilities:

  • Supporting the team in data collection, the deployment of key projects related to strategy and communications, as well as recurring activities such as policies, guidelines, and GHG calculations.

  • Contributing to benchmarking analyses of the company’s performance compared to its industry peers.

  • Conducting ongoing monitoring of sustainability best practices, particularly within the insurance and financial services industry, in relation to market expectations and those of institutional investors.

  • Participating in the updating and completion of questionnaires for ESG rating agencies.

  • Analyzing existing team processes and identifying opportunities for improvement and optimization through advanced technologies, including artificial intelligence, when relevant.

What could accelerate your success in this role

We are looking for someone who:

  • Is currently pursuing an undergraduate or master’s degree in business administration, sustainability, or a related field such as economics or international relations.

  • Is recognized for a strong interest in sustainability, financial markets, and strategic communications.

  • Stands out for an interest in artificial intelligence, process automation, and the optimization of technological tools.

  • Demonstrates strong analytical skills and the ability to interpret diverse information in order to formulate relevant recommendations.

  • Is recognized for strong written and verbal communication skills in French.

  • Has an intermediate level of knowledge of the English language, as the individual will be required to read English documentation from investors on a daily basis.

Why you will love working with us

  • A work environment where learning and development merge with a collective pursuit of excellence.

  • A healthy, safe, fair, and inclusive environment where potential can be freely expressed and developed.

  • The possibility to work in a hybrid environment supported by flexibility and access to inspiring, innovative workspaces.

  • Student benefits: Access to internal training, mentoring, involvement in real projects, flexible schedules adapted to studies, and a rewarding experience for your professional journey.

Apply now and get ahead of your career, where your talent really belongs! 

Still unsure about applying?

At iA, we believe in potential and value diverse experiences. If this role inspires you, go ahead and apply – your place might be with us, and we want to get to know you!

Get ahead of your career, where your talent belongs

See why so many people choose iA!

Company Overview

iA Financial Group is the strength of a company with a human side, with its over 10,000 employees. Together, we have earned the trust of our more than five million clients and 50,000 advisors who have chosen us for their insurance, savings, and wealth management.

With over $235 billion in assets, we’re a key player in the financial services industry in Canada and the United States. The secret to our success? Investing in you, one person at a time. Because, for over 130 years, we have believed that it’s by supporting our employees and surrounding ourselves with the most reputable leaders in the industry, we will continue to innovate.

At iA, we’re invested in you.

Our commitment to Diversity and Inclusion

At iA Financial Group, we support and celebrate diversity. We strive to provide a workplace that is recognized as inclusive for all, regardless of ethnic origin, nationality, language, religious beliefs, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, family situation, or physical or mental disability.

Please note that if you need help or assistance to make the recruitment process more accessible for you, write to us. Someone from our team will be happy to assist you.