Student, ESG Communications en Gildan Activewear Inc

Gildan is leading the way in apparel manufacturing, with a strong portfolio of brands, including Gildan®, American Apparel®, Comfort Colors®, GOLDTOE®, and Peds®. We’ve spent the last four decades perfecting the art of respectful apparel making, and the last 20 years implementing sustainable initiatives throughout our business.

Founded in Canada, we now operate out of roughly 30 locations worldwide across 12 countries and sell our products in 60+ markets globally with $3 billion in sales. Together with more than 45,000 employees, we are united in our vision of Making Apparel Better®. Discover the full scale of Gildan and prepare to be surprised at gildancorp.com.

Gildan’s ESG & Communications team is looking for a motivated individual to support the development and launch of the 2025 ESG Report, with a strong focus on ESG rankings and ratings that form a key part of the Company’s disclosure and communications. This role offers hands-on experience in sustainability communications, stakeholder engagement, and ESG disclosure practices within a leading apparel manufacturer known for its vertical integration, strong sustainability commitments, and global presence across the Americas, Europe, and Asia.

You will gain valuable exposure to how a publicly traded company (NYSE & TSX) manages sustainability reporting and strategy, while contributing to high-visibility projects that directly impact Gildan’s reputation and transparency with investors, employees, customers, and global stakeholders. Through this role, you’ll help shape the Company’s narrative on ESG performance and support initiatives that drive its sustainability roadmap.

The role

• Assist in drafting, revising, and translating ESG report content to align with Gildan’s brand voice, disclosure standards, and reporting frameworks (GRI, SASB, TCFD, SDGs).
• Coordinate the collection and integration of ESG data and narratives from internal teams across global operations.
• Support the creation of visuals, case studies, and storytelling elements to enhance the impact of the ESG Report.
• Help review ESG questionnaires (e.g., CDP, CSA, MSCI, Sustainalytics) to ensure consistency across disclosures.
• Contribute to internal and external communication materials (press releases, web content, employee updates) linked to the ESG Report launch.
• Monitor best practices in corporate sustainability communications and recommend innovative approaches.

The requirements

• Currently pursuing or recently completed a degree in Communications, Public Relations, Sustainability, Environmental Studies, or a related field.
• Knowledge of ESG and sustainability reporting standards and frameworks (e.g., GRI, SASB, TCFD, SDGs, CDP) is required.
• Hands-on experience drafting or editing reports, content creation, communications, or ESG reporting content (internships, academic projects, or professional experience).
• Exposure to ESG strategy, corporate reporting processes, or environmental/social impact analysis is preferred.
• Bilingual in English and French (Spanish is an asset).
• Excellent writing, editing, and organizational skills.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel (data organization, basic analysis, and integration into reporting) and other MS Office tools.
• Strong research and analytical abilities.
• Creative thinker with an eye for detail.
• Team player with strong interpersonal skills and the ability to manage multiple priorities.
• Attention to detail and ability to synthesize complex information into clear, engaging content.
• This position requires proficiency in a language other than French to support customers, employees or markets located outside the province of Quebec or requiring services in a language other than French – mainly English.

#LI-Hybrid  

• Join a leader in apparel manufacturing with strong safety and environmental standards
• Be part of a diverse workplace with fun workplace activities
• Benefit from continuous training opportunities
• Take advantage of our attractive benefits packages 

We want to get to know you better! Please include your transferrable skills and unique experience in your application to help us learn more about you.

We thank all applicants for their interest, however, only those selected for interviews will be contacted.

We recognize the importance of diversity, equity, and inclusion to create a meaningful, collaborative work environment. As an inclusive employer, we value and embrace all the traits that make you uniquely you and seek to provide everyone with an equal chance to succeed. Because equity and inclusion matter at Gildan.

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