Sustainability Executive

Looking to take your career to the next level while shaping the sustainable future of a global Fast-Moving Consumer Goods (FMCG) leader? This is your chance. As our Sustainability Manager, you won't just follow trends you will orchestrate our ESG strategy on a pan-Canadian scale.

In this highly strategic, cross-functional role, you will be the driving force behind our transformation, converting our ambitious corporate vision into concrete, measurable, and local actions. If you are a collaborative leader with a passion for environmental impact, operational rigor, and green innovation, you belong on our team.

Advantages
Compensation: Competitive salary with performance-based bonus incentives.

Flexible Friday scheduling, year-round.

Structured hybrid model (3 days in-office, 2 days remote).

Health & Wellness: 100% employer-paid flexible medical/dental benefits, 24/7 virtual healthcare, and an on-site fitness and medical center.

Financial Security: DCPP Pension contribution and comprehensive life/disability insurance.

Work-Life Balance: Generous vacation package plus 13 statutory holidays; top-up to 100% salary for parental leave (up to 18 weeks).

Perks: Company-paid iPhone, on-site free parking, and an on-site daycare (CPE).

Development: Robust global training programs and clear paths for career acceleration

Responsibilities
Your primary objective will be to drive the sustainability and health & safety strategy, policies, and standards across Canada. As a true thought leader, you will advise and support functional teams to ensure seamless execution. You will ensure our group safeguards its corporate reputation, its license to operate, and is recognized as an ESG pioneer within the consumer goods industry.

Your Key Responsibilities:
1. Strategic Leadership & Green Projects

Drive ESG Ambition: Boost performance across the country in alignment with our corporate ambition and global commitments.

Catalyze Innovative Projects: Oversee the green fleet transition, lead waste and water management initiatives, and optimize road safety.

Build Compelling Business Cases: Prepare strong business cases for initiatives aimed at reducing our environmental footprint, costs, and operational risks (e.g., Extended Producer Responsibility, take-back programs).

2. Governance, Compliance & Analytical Rigor

Guardian of ISO Standards: Ensure the implementation of rigorous EHS management systems (ISO 14001 and ISO 45001), including document control, version tracking, and audit readiness.

Data Master: Manage the governance of environmental and health & safety data (GHG protocols, group standards) and coordinate monthly reporting in the CR360 platform.

Performance Analysis: Generate monthly analytical reports highlighting trends, performance against targets, anomalies, risks, and progress against trajectories.

3. Partnership, Engagement & Risk Management

Single Point of Contact (SPOC): Represent Canada on regional and global workstreams (particularly climate change) to share best practices and align with global strategy.

Operations & Contractor Management: Serve as the primary contact for facilities management, manage the functional ESG budget (purchase orders, accruals, variance tracking), and ensure contractor compliance, risk assessments, and emergency drills meet legal and internal requirements.

Culture & Training: Drive internal capability building by managing EHS training systems (ensuring tracking and compliance) and designing dynamic digital ESG engagement campaigns.

Qualifications
You are the ideal candidate if you combine scientific rigor with an outstanding sense of initiative, and thrive in a fast-paced, ever-evolving consumer goods environment.

Your Technical Strengths & Experience:
Experience: Minimum of 3 years of experience in a similar or operations-related role, including hands-on Environment, Health, and Safety (EHS / SSE) responsibilities within a multinational company (FMCG experience is a plus).

Education: University degree, preferably in sciences.

Major Asset: An EHS certification is highly valued.

Systems Mastery: Strong data management skills (experience with CR360 is a plus) and excellent knowledge of GHG protocols.

Your Leadership Qualities:
Matrix Agility: Proven ability to collaborate, influence, and mobilize multiple stakeholders within a global, multicultural, and matrixed organization.

Solution-Oriented Mindset: A positive, resilient, and proactive attitude with a "can-do" mindset and a strong drive to learn and grow.

Multitasking & Organization: Ability to juggle multiple shifting priorities effectively with a structured, reliable, and creative approach to execution.

Absolute Integrity: High level of professionalism, rigor, and respect for confidentiality.

What We Offer
A high-visibility role offering genuine autonomy to leave your mark on the sustainability strategy of an industry leader.

An international, inclusive work environment focused on the continuous development of our talent.

A corporate culture that values collaborative leadership and constant innovation.

Summary
If you are ready to propel your sustainability career within a dynamic and stimulating environment in the consumer goods sector, this is the role for you. This is the perfect opportunity to step into a highly strategic and visible position, grow alongside inspiring leaders, and enjoy great perks like flexible Fridays and beautiful offices in Montreal. Give your professional journey a new momentum, make a real difference for the planet, and apply today to join a team that truly invests in your potential!

Do not hesitate to send me your resume at : maude.maheux@randstadsourceright.ca

Randstad is Canada's largest employment agency, and each consultant is a specialist in his or her field. Not only will they be able to help you in your job search, they'll also be able to advise you on how to find a job that matches your skills.
As occupational health and safety is one of our top priorities, you'll also have access to our completely free online training.

Randstad Canada is committed to fostering a workforce reflective of all peoples of Canada. As a result, we are committed to developing and implementing strategies to increase the equity, diversity and inclusion within the workplace by examining our internal policies, practices, and systems throughout the entire lifecycle of our workforce, including its recruitment, retention and advancement for all employees. In addition to our deep commitment to respecting human rights, we are dedicated to positive actions to affect change to ensure everyone has full participation in the workforce free from any barriers, systemic or otherwise, especially equity-seeking groups who are usually underrepresented in Canada's workforce, including those who identify as women or non-binary/gender non-conforming; Indigenous or Aboriginal Peoples; persons with disabilities (visible or invisible) and; members of visible minorities, racialized groups and the LGBTQ2+ community.

Randstad Canada is committed to creating and maintaining an inclusive and accessible workplace for all its candidates and employees by supporting their accessibility and accommodation needs throughout the employment lifecycle. We ask that all job applications please identify any accommodation requirements by sending an email to accessibility@randstad.ca to ensure their ability to fully participate in the interview process.