Government Affairs and Advocacy Internship

Canada - Loyalist
Rechargeable Battery Materials
Applied Technology

Posted on 07-05-2024

Government Affairs and Advocacy Internship (12-16 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 an enthusiastic and motivated intern 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 gain government affairs experience while contributing to the development of Umicore’s operations in Canada. This internship will provide you with invaluable skills and insights to jumpstart your career in government affairs and advocacy. 

What you will be doing  

Join us starting in the summer of 2024 for 12 to 16 months and be a valuable contributor to our team. Reporting to the Director of Government Affairs and Advocacy, you will have the opportunity to gain hands-on experience by conducting stakeholder mapping, legislative monitoring, tracking government reports, undertaking research, and coordinating government engagements to support the development of our new greenfield facility. 

Who we are looking for  

• Currently enrolled in a Bachelor's or Master's program in political science, public policy, public administration, law, communications, or related field  

• Interested in government affairs, politics, public policy, advocacy 

• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills  

• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills  

• Detail-oriented with strong organizational 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 Bath, Ontario office 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 make a meaningful impact and contribute to the development of Umicore’s battery material facility in Loyalist, Ontario. We are interested in helping develop a future government affair professional to gain professional experience in a fast-paced environment. 

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 sample of written work you have completed. The writing sample should be a brief example of your research and writing abilities. You may submit a portion of a recent paper that you submitted for a school course. Please keep your writing sample to two pages.  

Please apply on our website.   

Application Deadline: May 22, 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