- 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.
Il y a plus de 30 jours