Sustainability & Green Practices Intern - Master’s Internship

As a master’s student at SE Health, you’ll gain hands‑on experience contributing to real‑world projects that improve lives, strengthen communities, and shape the future of health care and social innovation.

The Sustainability / Green Practices Intern will support the SE Solutions Lab in advancing SE Health’s Green Practices & Sustainable Operations initiative.

This placement focuses on building the foundational year for SE Health’s commitment to net‑zero emissions by 2035, including:

• Establishing baseline metrics and evidence to inform sustainability strategy
• Supporting the development of an early roadmap for green operations
• Conducting research, analysis, and engagement activities to embed sustainability across health‑care operations
• Collaborating with cross‑functional teams to identify practical, innovative solutions

This role is ideal for master’s students interested in applied sustainability, climate action, health systems, and organizational change, who want to make a tangible impact on sustainable operations within a social enterprise.

The intern will collaborate with the Solutions Lab and internal partners to:

• Conduct research on sustainability best practices, benchmarks, and industry standards relevant to health‑care operations
• Support collection and analysis of baseline operational and environmental data
• Assist in developing implementation‑ready frameworks and roadmaps to advance net‑zero goals
• Engage with cross‑functional teams to explore opportunities for embedding sustainability into everyday operations
• Develop presentations, reports, and insights for leadership and stakeholders
• Contribute innovative ideas and solutions for green practices, operational efficiency, and organizational change

• Hands‑on experience supporting a strategic, organization‑wide sustainability initiative
• Exposure to cross‑functional collaboration within a large social enterprise
• Opportunity to contribute to actionable strategies that advance climate action in healthcare
• Experience integrating research, innovation, and operational analysis to drive sustainable impact

• Currently enrolled in a Master’s program in Environment, Sustainability, Health Systems, Public Policy, or related field
• Strong interest in sustainability, climate action, and green operations
• Research, analytical, and problem‑solving skills to translate evidence into actionable strategies
• Excellent communication and collaboration skills for working with diverse teams
• Self‑motivated, adaptable, and comfortable working independently and in a dynamic environment
• Passion for driving practical sustainability and organizational impact

SE Health is a not‑for‑profit social enterprise advancing health with heart. With 115+ years of impact, we bring hope, happiness and exceptional care to people and communities across Canada. We lead with empathy, dignity and purpose while building a future where everyone can realize their full health and well‑being potential. We’re also an inclusive, supportive workplace offering competitive compensation, strong benefits and real opportunities to grow.

We’re All In Together.

If you require accommodations due to illness or disability, please contact Talent Acquisition at

We use AI to take notes during our interview. All applications and interviews are reviewed by our Talent Acquisition team. This role is a new addition to our team.

The hiring pay range is $26.00 per hour.