Specialist, Sustainability

About the Role

Come make your difference in communities across Canada, where authenticity, trust and making connections is valued – as we shape the future of Canadian retail, together. Our unique position as one of the country's largest employers, coupled with our commitment to positively impact the lives of all Canadians, provides our colleagues a range of opportunities and experiences to help Canadians Live Life Well®.

At Loblaw Companies Limited, we succeed through collaboration and commitment and set a high bar for ourselves and those around us. Whether you are just starting your career, re‑entering the workforce, or looking for a new job, this is where you belong.

Loblaw Brands is at the forefront of delivering quality and value to Canadians through our extensive portfolio of control brands. We are deeply committed to integrating sustainability into every aspect of our product lifecycle, from responsible sourcing to the final shelf, to actively meet and exceed our environmental, social, and governance (ESG) objectives. Join us in shaping a more sustainable future for Canadian consumers.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead administration of sustainability validation programs – execute survey distribution and data collection for vendor information to maintain memberships such as Roundtable on Sustainable Palm Oil, sustainable seafood compliance, among others
• Support control brand ESG‑related reporting through accurate and auditable data analysis, claims review, and final ESG report review
• Support the review of control brand sustainability marketing programs & campaigns in partnership with Legal and Regulatory Affairs
• Support the control brand Sustainable Sourcing Guide updates and training in partnership with the Sustainability & Social Impact team
• Interact with 3rd‑party sustainability certifiers such as Fairtrade, Rainforest Alliance (RFA), Forest Stewardship Council (FSC), Aquaculture Stewardship Council (ASC), Marine Stewardship Council (MSC), Global Organic Textile Standard (GOTS), Better Cotton Initiative (BCI), among others
• Identify opportunities for continuous improvement of data collection processes for sustainability information
• Update control brand sustainability guidance documents as required
• Support other special projects as required

Qualifications

Why You'll Love Working Here

If you are unsure whether your experience matches every requirement above, we encourage you to apply anyway. We are looking for varied perspectives which include diverse experiences that we can add to our team.

We have a long‑standing focus on diversity, equity, and inclusion because we know it will make our company a better place to work and shop. We are committed to creating accessible environments for our colleagues, candidates, and customers. Requests for accommodation due to a disability (which may be visible or invisible, temporary or permanent) can be made at any stage of application and employment. We encourage candidates to make their accommodation needs known so that we can provide equitable opportunities.

Please note : Candidates who are 18 years or older are required to complete a criminal background check. Details will be provided through the application process.

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