Engagement & Advocacy Specialist (Climate)

7 months ago

Vancouver, Canada Shareholder Association for Research and Education (SHARE) Full time

**Title**:Engagement & Advocacy Specialist** (Climate)

**Company**: SHARE

**Status**: Full-time, permanent, unionized

**Location**: Toronto, Vancouver, or Montreal, Canada (hybrid work arrangements)

**MAKE AN IMPACT ON CLIMATE**
- In this position you will be uniquely positioned to mobilize the power of financial investments move the needle on climate change.
- You will need to have strong diplomatic skills to unapologetically drive ambitious action on climate.
- A passion for finding solutions and bridging gaps while responding to the urgency of the climate crisis in this turnaround decade would position you well for this role.
- A professional approach with humour and humility will mesh with a team that shares your values and prioritizes effective and meaningful action.

**ABOUT US**

SHARE is an award-winning Canadian non-profit dedicated to mobilizing investor leadership to build a sustainable, inclusive, and productive economy. We combine a deep passion for real change with sound strategy, analysis and skills. Our team leads shareholder engagement, education and training, policy advocacy, and practical research with a growing network of values-led investors who are driving meaningful changes within global businesses, governments and regulators. SHARE is the only non-profit, unionized, living-wage-certified shareholder advocacy organization in Canada.By bringing together diverse stakeholders, we address pressing challenges and cultivate shared solutions that advance Indigenous Rights and Reconciliation, promote workers’ rights, and benefit communities while restoring and conserving this irreplaceable planet.

**BENEFITS OF WORK AT SHARE**
- SHARE is a small, nimble team of professionals that punch above our weight
- SHARE has a comprehensive Benefits Package, including extended health benefits, an annual fitness benefit and professional development training benefits
- SHARE operates within a Hybrid Office Policy offering the opportunities to work from home and the benefits of having office space with colleagues, in a flexible configuration to optimize what works for you
- SHARE offers retirement stability with employer-matched contributions to a defined benefit Pension Plan through DbPlus

**THE ENGAGEMENT & ADVOCACY SPECIALIST (Climate)**

Under the guidance of the Climate Engagement & Advocacy Manager and in close collaboration with the Associate Director, Climate Engagement, you will be a pivotal figure in SHARE’s shareholder engagement program. You will develop and implement corporate engagement initiatives, engaging in negotiations with companies, and leading collaborative engagement efforts.

**Some of your primary responsibilities will include**:

- Leading negotiations of formal and informal agreements with companies to advance shared climate action objectives;
- Collaborating closely with allied investors to develop common agendas and shared priorities for corporate engagement;.
- Contributing to the development of strategy, identifying targets, outcomes, timing, and activities based on program priorities.
- Maintaining ongoing, constructive engagement relationships with company personnel, government and regulatory officials, and other investors.
- Monitoring developments from engagement partners, allied investors, stakeholder groups, and experts in relevant fields, staying abreast of emerging issues and trends.
- Working collaboratively with the Engagement Research team to shape the research program to support new and emerging engagement objectives.

**WHY YOU’RE THE BEST PERSON FOR THIS TEAM**
- You are an action oriented risk taker
- Enjoy working on different projects at the same time
- You have the ability to work independently on a variety of tasks and contribute as part of a team;
- Enjoy the art of negotiation and have demonstrated advocacy techniques
- Possess excellent analytical skills, political savvy, and sound judgement;
- Have flawless verbal and written communication skills, with a knack for delivering captivating and engaging presentations to a range of audiences;
- You have a positive, flexible, and responsive attitude, a professional image, and a team-oriented style;
- Excellent record-keeping, organizational and time management skills, including the ability to set priorities and balance competing deadlines and pressures;
- Have the ability to conduct research on topics related to the social, environmental and governance policies and practices of publicly traded corporations, including extensive use of online resources

**YOU HAVE THESE QUALIFICATIONS**
- Minimum three to five years of experience in an advocacy or negotiation role;
- Master’s degree in a relevant field or equivalent related experience;
- Knowledge of business, investment, and financial markets in Canada and internationally;
- Strong understanding of internationally recognized standards related to climate change and environmental sustainability;
- Strong understanding of at least one of the followi

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