Umicore Business Internship

Canada - Loyalist
Rechargeable Battery Materials
Applied Technology

Posted on 16-04-2024

Umicore Communications and Government Affairs Internships (4, 12 or 16 months)

Apply at Umicore.com/careers 

About Umicore 

Reducing harmful vehicle emissions. Powering the cars of the future. Giving new life to used metals. We are the leading circular materials technology company fulfilling its mission to create materials for a better life. With ambitions like this, imagine what you could do? 

About Umicore Battery Materials in Canada 

Umicore is preparing to build a battery materials production plant in Loyalist Township, Ontario, Canada (located 25km from Kingston, ON) - the first of its kind in North America. The $1.5 billion, cutting-edge facility will be a critical part of Canada’s electric vehicle (EV) supply chain. Throughout the design, construction, and operation of the plant, Umicore will be seeking a variety of professionals who share our passion for innovation and sustainability. 

You can read more about the project here:  

Umicore first-of-its-kind battery materials production plant in Canada | Umicore 

Being an Intern at Umicore 

We are looking for enthusiastic and motivated interns to join our team for a challenging and rewarding internship experience in a fast paced start-up environment. Join Umicore and embark on a journey to explore the diverse world of business. This internship will provide you with invaluable skills and insights to jumpstart your career in the business field. 

What you will be doing 

Join us starting in the summer of 2024 for  4-6 months and be a valuable contributor to our team. As a Communications or Government Affairs Intern at Umicore, you will have the opportunity to gain hands-on experience and support different business workstreams that are instrumental in the development of our new greenfield facility. We welcome interns with various business backgrounds and offer opportunities in areas such as Communications and Government Affairs respectively.

Who we are looking for 

• Currently enrolled in a degree or diploma program in Communications, Marketing, Government Affairs, Journalism or Political Science

• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills 

• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills 

• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite 

• Team player, respectful, committed to values and people 

• Eagerness to learn and adapt in a fast-paced environment 

• Requires personal transportation to reach the site since public transit is not available at this time.

What we offer 

An exciting opportunity to be part of a large scale capital project. Given the project's size and complexity, we strive to tailor your involvement to match your interests and skills. We are interested in helping develop great people who could potentially join our fast growing team in the future! 

At Umicore, we want to make sure that you make the most of your internship and take advantage of all the opportunities that come with it: 

• You will join a global company, that sets trends in the field of electric mobility  

• You will get a once-in-a-life-time opportunity to contribute to a greenfield development process 

• You will become acquainted with the highest standards and best practices of a modern and international organization 

• You will be able to develop your professional skills and better understand your biggest strengths 

How to Apply 

Interested candidates are invited to submit their resume and a cover letter explaining their interest in this internship and their preferred area of focus. Please apply on our website.  

Application Deadline: May 6th, 2024 

We look forward to welcoming you to our team! 

If we can become a world leader in recycling and clean mobility, IMAGINE WHAT YOU COULD DO