Manager - Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG)

About the Opportunity

• Learn and grow as an important part of a team that cares about the organisation and its customers.
• Support and oversee the development and implementation of ESG strategy and policy
• Work across business lines to ensure not only ESG policy and initiative adoption and implementation
• Work with functional and business leaders to identify, develop and implement opportunities to engage stakeholders in sustainability efforts
• Own the identification of emerging sustainability trends by considering industry best practices, investor expectations and other stakeholder requirements
• Build and maintain a central repository for sustainability content, research, policies, ESG metrics and action plans
• Lead the development and alignment of ESG critical metrics that will be tracked; and engage with businesses across the company to measure and report on these metrics
• Create and publish sustainability reports that highlight the company’s progress and performance against approved sustainability goals and commitments
• Develop content for use in internal and external communications, presentations and documentation
• Manage the company's ESG communications (including website)

About You

• A growth mindset : above all else, people who are dependable, ambitious and want to grow with the company
• Post-secondary degree in Business Administration, Sustainability, Environmental Sciences or other relevant programs and equivalent work experience
• Minimum 2-4 years of professional experience in sustainability (or similar area) in the energy / utility sector or at a publicly listed company
• Experience in ESG reporting and an understanding of the various standards of ESG disclosure (GRI, IIRC, SASB, etc.) is key
• Experience in assessing climate change related risks and opportunities
• Ability to work effectively with a broad range of stakeholders with an ability to inspire trust and achieve results by working with others.
• Strong negotiation skills; ability to impact and influence
• Able to thrive in fast moving and ambiguous environments
• Extremely organized and great attention to detail to ensure accuracy in project management
• Strong communication skills, verbal and in writing, and ability to translate complex messages and recommendations into concise reports and presentations
• Fluent in Microsoft applications especially Excel

Salary

$115000 / year

How to Apply

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You must currently reside within the Greater Toronto Area and be permitted to work in Canada to be considered for this opportunity.

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Vaco values a diverse workplace and strongly encourages women, people of color, LGBTQ+ individuals, people with disabilities, members of ethnic minorities, foreign-born residents, and veterans to apply.

EEO Notice

Vaco is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race (including but not limited to traits historically associated with race such as hair texture and hair style), color, sex (includes pregnancy or related conditions), religion or creed, national origin, citizenship, age, disability, status as a veteran, union membership, ethnicity, gender, gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, marital status, political affiliation, or any other protected characteristics as required by federal, state or local law.