Sustainable Development Intern

Location: Marriott Château Champlain Hotel, Montreal, Quebec
Internship Duration: According to an internship agreement
Availability: Full-time,unpaid

Acquired in 2018 by Tidan, this hotel is located in the heart of the Montreal metropolis. The Marriott Château Champlain is a 1-minute walk from the metro, accessible by an underground route, adjacent to the Bell Centre. This iconic Montreal hotel was completely renovated in 2021, with 36 floors, 614 rooms, 13 suites, 25 meeting rooms, and can accommodate up to 1,000 guests. If you are looking for a stylish and modern work environment, join the inspiring team of one of the largest hotels in downtown Montreal.

Position Overview:
As a Sustainable Development Intern, you will work closely with our team to design, implement, and evaluate environmental improvement projects. Your role will be essential in analyzing and optimizing our practices, helping reduce our ecological footprint while maintaining the hotel's high-quality standards.

Key Responsibilities:

• Assist in evaluating current processes and identify opportunities to reduce our environmental impact (energy, water, waste, etc.).
• Contribute to the design and implementation of sustainability projects, such as energy efficiency, waste management, and plastic reduction.
• Analyze data related to green initiatives, measure the impact of actions, and prepare progress reports.
• Collaborate with various departments (housekeeping, kitchen, front desk) to ensure consistent sustainable practices across the organization.
• Raise awareness among staff about eco-friendly practices and participate in ongoing sustainability training.
• Propose new ideas and strategies to integrate more environmentally friendly practices into our operations.

Ideal Candidate:

• Currently studying environmental management, sustainable development, hospitality management with a sustainability focus, or a related field.
• Strong interest in environmental management and integrating sustainable practices within the hospitality industry.
• Skills in data analysis and project management.
• Proactive, creative, and able to propose innovative solutions.
• Bilingual in French and English.

Languages: Bilingualism (French and English), both spoken and written, is required for this position, as we serve international clients.

What We Offer:

• Hands-on experience at a hotel dedicated to sustainability.
• Opportunity to actively participate in environmentally impactful projects.
• Mentorship and training with hospitality and sustainability professionals.
• Access to employee benefits and networking events within the hospitality industry.

Who we are:

Tidan is a hotel and real estate group in business for 52 years with a portfolio of 12 hotels and over 65 real estate properties, as well as the largest tennis club across North America. To find out more about Tidan, visit https://www.tidan.com/fr/.

Why join our team:

In addition to competitive salaries, we offer employee benefits, such as group insurance consisting of life insurance, disability insurance, medical and dental insurance, as well as vision care. Our employees have 24/7 virtual access to healthcare professionals via the Employee Assistance Program. Personal days and vacations are scheduled according to the department and hotel you join. A bonus is also provided via our referral program, and much more.

We believe in teamwork and are committed to creating a high-performance team, whether through training or solidifying team relationships. We admire our employees for taking on professional challenges, and we support them in their achievement. Take the plunge and join the Tidan team through our wide range of employment opportunities. Whether in the hotel or real estate industry, there's a place for you.