Support the development of our annual corporate sustainability report.
Carry out financial analysis of performance data as it pertains to environmental, social and governance (ESG).
Support with the integration and mapping of additional sustainability standards and reporting frameworks.
Prepare periodical data submissions to vendors, data aggregators and rating agencies.
Project manage new sustainability or operational efficiency initiatives across departments and business units.
Prepare periodic reports to track goal accomplishment, performance against targets and key ESG metrics.
Other projects and duties as assigned.
Supervisory Responsibilities:
None
Qualifications:
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Fast learner with excellent critical thinking, research and problem-solving skills.
Driven self-starter with strong work ethic and accountability.
Track record of seeing complex assignments to completion.
Advanced project management skills or management consulting experience.
Advanced excel modelling skills and experience of analyzing and synthesizing large data sets.
Excellent presentation, written communication, organizational, and interpersonal skills.
Demonstrated organizational skills with proven ability to multi-task while showing attention to detail.
Proven teamwork and collaboration skills.
Experience of interacting with a variety of stakeholders at various levels.
Comprehensive understanding of reporting standards and industry best practices (GRI, SASB, TCFD, CDP).
Comprehensive understanding of common Sustainability rating agencies (ISS, Sustainalytics, SAM, MSCI).
Education and/or Experience
Master’s degree in Sustainability, Environmental Science, or related field of study.
Demonstrated knowledge and advanced proficiency working with Microsoft Office Suite software including Microsoft Word, Microsoft Excel, Microsoft PowerPoint and Microsoft Outlook.
Language Skills:
Ability to read, analyze, and interpret common scientific and technical journals, financial reports, and legal documents.
Ability to read and comprehend simple instructions, short correspondence and memos.
Ability to read, analyze, and interpret general business periodicals, professional journals, common scientific and technical journals, financial reports and legal documents.
Ability to provide clear, concise and professional communication to employees at all levels across the organization.
Effective verbal and written communication skills. Ability to tailor content to the level and experience of the audience.
Ability to use multiple channels or means to communicate important messages (i.e. memos, meetings, electronic mail).
Effective facilitation skills. Ability to facilitate individual or group discussions.
Attention to detail. Ability to develop accurate written materials.
Ability to utilize graphics and other aids to clarify complex or technical information.
Ability to create graphics, overheads, or slides that display information clearly and with high impact.
Mathematical Skills:
Ability to calculate figures and amounts such as discounts, interest, proportions, percentages, profit margins, area and volume.
Ability to utilize mathematical formulas: to add, subtract, multiply and divide and to calculate decimals and percentages.
Ability to interpret an extensive variety of technical instructions in mathematical or diagram form and deal with abstract and concrete variables.
Ability to work with mathematical concepts such as arithmetic, probability and statistical inference.
Ability to add, subtract, multiply and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions and decimals.
Reasoning Ability:
Ability to define and prioritize problems, collect and organize data, establish facts and draw valid conclusions and projections.
Ability to think critically, utilizing a logical, systematic, sequential approach.
Ability to weigh costs, benefits, risks, and chances for success, in making well-informed decisions.
Ability to anticipate implications and consequences of situations and take appropriate action in preparation of possible contingencies.
Ability to apply principles of logical and scientific thinking to a wide range of intellectual and practical problems.
Ability to carry out instructions furnished in written, oral or diagram form.
Ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions.
Physical Demands:
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Ability to stand, walk and sit.
Sitting 75% of the day.
Ability to stoop, bend, kneel, or crouch.
Ability to reach with hands and arms.
Ability to lift up to 25 pounds.
Manual dexterity to input data into the computer, the calculator and operate equipment listed above.
Visual ability correctable to 20/20.
Ability to respond verbally in a clear, concise and professional manner in person and over the telephone.
Ability to receive detailed information through oral communication, and to make discriminations in sound.
Work Environment:
The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
