Principles Integration Specialist

**Principles Integration Specialist**:

- (ESG and Marketing Support)_

**Posting #**:24-34

**Location**:Corporate, Kitchener (hybrid)

**Job Type**:Regular

Are you a community-minded person that’s passionate about investing locally and giving back to your community? Do you like working with other awesome and like-minded people toward a common goal?

Here at Your Neighbourhood Credit Union (YNCU), we are all about putting our money where our mouth is and keeping our dollars local and investing back into our members, staff, and community; and we are looking for people like you to join our team.

Take a look at this job posting, and if it’s a good fit, we encourage you to apply. If it’s not for you but you know someone that may be better suited for it, we welcome you to share it with them Thanks for checking us out

**The Role**

This position also assists the Chief Community Officer with YNCU’s community investment programs, and builds community relationships including, but not limited to, charitable organizations, community chamber organizations, and strategic partnerships. To support geographic reach, the Principles Integration Specialist partners with Marketing, and Retail Excellence in regards to event planning, and execution.

**DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES**:

- Advises on emerging Environmental Social Governance (ESG) industry trends, frameworks, regulations, and best practices to help inform and develop social responsibility strategy and tactics including:

- Analyse and identify gaps, risks, and opportunities;
- Develop frameworks and guidelines; and
- develop new or update current policies and processes.
- Using social responsibility frameworks, in partnership with Human Resources, helps advance Diversity, Equity and Inclusion (DEI) objectives across YNCU.
- Recommends the adoption of disclosures material to our business to minimize risk, and enhance our reputation as a purpose-driven organization.
- Work with cross-functional teams and act as a liaison between groups to lead projects from conception to completion to deliver on YNCU’s Purpose and Principle goals.
- Leads the delivery of YNCU’s community investment programs and strategy for annual grants, student awards, sponsorships & donations, and impact partnerships.
- Supports execution, and promotes employee engagement of the Good Neighbours program.
- Manages community partnerships including Chambers of Commerce, and Charitable Organizations.
- Guides discussions with corporate and branch staff to make recommendations on large impact partnerships maximizing community impact and business opportunity for YNCU.
- Responsible for ensuring inquires from community partners and staff are responded to in a timely manner.
- Partners with internal colleagues to design, plan and execute marketing and communication plans related to Community Investment programs and ESG initiatives.
- Partners with Marketing to coordinate the presentation of major gifts to partner organizations.
- Builds connections and community partnerships to enhance the presence of YNCU in all communities.
- Act as the main contact for potential sponsorships
- Undertakes self-improvement training and education to remain current and continually improve competence.
- Performs other duties as required

**Why work at YNCU?**

YNCU employees get to be a part of the growing credit union movement and help us get the word out on why banking locally is so important. We’re your friendly, helpful, and financially savvy neighbour who provides tailored financial services to our members, supports small businesses, creates local jobs, and gives back to causes that matter. Through our Good Neighbours Employee Volunteer Program and Monthly Staff Donation Draws, we even let you choose the causes we donate to and support.
- Certified Ontario Living Wage Employer
- Competitive Compensation, Incentive Programs and Benefits
- Remote/working from home hybrid option if desired
- 37.5-hour work week
- 7% matching pension
- Benefits are 100% paid for by YNCU
- Wellness Initiatives including our Employee and Family Assistance Program, premium membership for Calm, Consult+, and LIFT Virtual Fitness
- Training and Development Opportunities
- Community Sponsored Events and Employee paid Volunteer opportunities
- Fun Squad
- Free banking account
- Discounted Employee Rates

**What we are looking for**
- Bachelor’s degree required, preferably in Marketing, Business, Communications, or related field
- Sustainability and ESG education or experience considered an asset
- 4-5 years of related practical experience
- Understanding of CASL and AODA compliance requirements
- Strong knowledge of financial services industry
- Must have a valid Ontario driver's licence and reliable available vehicle

YNCU strives to be a diverse workplace reflective of the communities that we live in. We are committed to a diverse workforce and invite everyone to apply. YNCU makes hiring decisions solely on qualifications, mer