Sustainability Consultant

2 weeks ago

Toronto, Canada McDonald's Full time

Company Description:
At McDonald's, we are committed to being the best, and that starts with finding the best people. We have built a team of extraordinary people from around the world. We are problem solvers, risk takers, innovators, and thought leaders that take our work seriously, but have fun doing it. We challenge ourselves to get smarter and sharper every day, we value personal and professional growth, and believe in rewarding and celebrating our successes.

**Job Description**:
** Position title**:Sustainability Consultant
**Department**:Canada Impact Team
**Position Band**:G3
**Reports to**:Senior Manager, Sustainability & Impact Strategy
**Type of Position**: Full-Time (1 Year Contract)

**The Opportunity**

Join the Canada Impact Team as a Sustainability Consultant and contribute to McDonald's external environmental commitments. Within the Impact Team, you will get the chance to collaborate with a diverse team of experts, including communicators, government and public affairs professionals, and sustainability leaders. You will work cross-functionally with supply chain, operations, field service, and franchisees to drive circularity and waste reduction initiatives in McDonald's Canada restaurants. It will involve playing a vital role in integrating purpose into everyday business operations and advancing our position as an industry leader in sustainability. You should be able to embrace a learning mindset and seize opportunities for personal and professional growth within our organization.

**Principal Accountabilities**:
The person in this role will have the following major responsibilities:
**Data Collection, Planning & Outlining Opportunities**
- Collect and analyze data from field sales, restaurants, and corporate outlets for recycling and waste diversion assessments.
- Ensure accurate tracking and reporting while identifying areas for improvement.
- Support the development of packaging, waste, and circularity reporting and metrics in partnership with the Impact and supply chain teams.
- Analyze waste data and identify opportunities for waste reduction, cost savings, and environmental impact mitigation.
- Research and recommend innovative waste management technologies, practices, and vendors.

**Project Execution**
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams to integrate sustainability principles into packaging, procurement, and operational processes to minimize waste generation.
- Implement waste reduction strategies and promote recycling and composting programs in collaboration with restaurant teams and external partners.
- Work with operations, field teams, franchisees and suppliers to implement projects in restaurants.
- Drive partnerships and initiatives with external stakeholders such as waste management agencies, suppliers, and community organizations to advance waste reduction and recycling efforts.
- Provide guidance and training to restaurant staff on waste management practices, ensuring compliance with regulations and best practices.
- Identify new partnerships, opportunities, and technologies for scaling waste pilots in relevant municipalities**.**

Qualifications:

- Bachelor's degree in a related discipline.
- 3-5 years of experience as a sustainability professional in waste management and circularity roles within the service industry or large corporations.
- Knowledge of key environmental and social sustainability topics, including net-zero strategies, waste management, emerging ESG requirements, and legislation.
- Strong analytical skills with the ability to analyze and interpret data.
- Demonstrated experience or understanding of the solid waste management sector.
- Previous involvement in fast-paced, multi-functional matrix organizations.
- Exceptional written, oral, interpersonal, and presentation skills to effectively engage with management, staff, and external partners.
- Strong critical thinking abilities and the ability to escalate issues promptly when assistance is required.
- A catalyst for initiating improvements in the business and driving the right behaviors to meet department and corporate objectives.
- Strong interpersonal skills for developing and maintaining effective working relationships with all levels of the organization.
- Passion for learning, with a focus on continuous improvement and growth within our organization.
- Ability to multi-task and effectively balance conflicting priorities.

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