Advisor, Environmental, Social and Governance

• Serve as the in-house subject matter expert on Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG) matters, supported through independent research, analysis and insight;
• Collaborate with the Executive Vice President, Corporate Services to lead the development, implementation and evaluation of internal ESG strategies and programs;

Lead the adoption of best ESG practices in compliance with Sustainability Accounting Standards Board (SASB) standards under the Service Professional and Commercial Services sector

• Lead the identification and reporting of material ESG issues on the annual report;
• Builds and develops relationships across different sectors and industries to support the collaborative action towards ESG initiatives;
• Monitors developments, both nationally and internationally, in the areas of ESG and ESG reporting, while providing technical expertise, analysis and subject matter support;
• Liaise with key stakeholders to promote and increase their awareness of and engagement with ESG initiatives;
• Research, analyze and monitor policy and legislative changes related to ESG issues and programs, with a focus on British Columbia and areas relevant to the accounting profession;
• Enables cross-functional work teams to communicate and educate members on ESG related topics and how CPAs can add value in this space;
• Ensure members, students and stakeholders are notified of relevant Canadian and BC-specific government initiatives, organizational prioritizations and reporting requirements that are aligned to the areas of ESG;
• Continually develop technical expertise in the area of ESG;
• Provides input into the development of professional practice resources and continuing education and professional development on the topic of ESG;
• Provide input to thought leadership efforts on ESG including support to the CEO for externally facing communications, and member communications;
• Advocate for ESG values and practices as the organization develops and enhances programs and strategies;
• Review operations, policies and practices, identifying potential areas of action that may require an ESG lens;
• Prepare insights and analysis to help provide guidance, direction and support on current / upcoming ESG topics and trends that may impact operations;

Other duties and responsibilities as assigned.

What you must have :

• Bachelors degree in Accounting, Human Resources, Sustainability or a related field; or equivalent experience;
• Chartered Professional Accountant (CPA) designation would be an asset, but is not required;
• Five (5) plus years of experience in roles focused on environmental / climate change, social policy development, sustainability, governance, or a related field;
• Sustainability and ESG Certificate would be an asset, but is not required;
• Advanced research and analysis skills with the ability to distill and convey information effectively;
• Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal, with the ability to connect to a wide audience;
• Strong ability to lead through influence along with adept consensus-building skills;
• Strong organizational skills with a high level of attention to detail;
• High degree of tact, diplomacy and professionalism;
• Ability to develop and maintain positive working relationships;
• Demonstrated problem-solving and critical thinking skills;

Ability to deal with complex issues while providing practical solutions.

Salary / Rate Range : $90,900 - $107,900

per annum, based on candidates’ qualifications, experience, and internal parity.