Sustainability Manager

**Status: Regular Full-Time**

Do you have a minimum of 3-5 years’ experience—or a combination of education and experience—in retail, Sustainability management? Then check out our Sustainability Manager opportunity at the North West Company (NWC). As the Sustainability Manager, you participate in Developing and executing an organization-wide sustainability strategy and governance framework.

Joining NWC gives you the opportunity for growth and development throughout the company, a competitive salary and benefits package, and to be part of a dynamic and diverse culture.

NWC is a leading retailer to under-served rural communities and urban neighborhood markets in the following regions: Northern Canada, Western Canada, rural Alaska, the South Pacific islands, and the Caribbean. Our stores offer a broad range of products and services with an emphasis on food. Our value offer is to be the best local shopping choice for everyday household and local lifestyle needs. Check out northwest.ca for more information.

**Your Role**:

- Manage The Planning process cycle for the Business Unit. Utilize corporate steering Committee governance framework to align with the corporate strategy of the organization.
- Capture, analyze and report on key sustainability metrics.
- Organize and lead internal initiatives
- Develop and maintain a database (library) of ESG metrics definitions and templates
- Gather, organize, track and manage data pertinent to internal and external reporting purposes (e.g. Environmental Social and Governance (ESG)-related reporting, annual Corporate Responsibility Report, etc.);
- Support in identifying root causes of ESG integration gaps and solutions to close these gaps.
- Work closely with internal cross-functional stakeholders to support business initiatives, including leading multi-committees.
- Establish and maintain a database of pertinent environmental regulations across Canada, and their related costs, for which the Client is directly or indirectly obligated

**Desired Skills & Experience**:

- 3-5 years of working experience in a related field, with data tracking and management experience.
- Bachelor’s Degree in Business, Environmental Sciences or related program.
- Knowledge or experience in one or more of the following fields is an asset: business, management, risk management, sustainable development, sustainable finance, consulting, finance, capital markets, corporate reporting, investor relations, governance, climate change;
- Ability to build strong relationships, internally and externally with a wide range of stakeholders with competing priorities.
- Familiarity on ESG related matters and/or with ESG-related standards and frameworks including EU SFDR, GRI, SASB and TCFD.
- Knowledge or experience in corporate sustainability reporting an asset.
- Exhibits a keen interest in social and environmental causes and initiatives.
- Motivated, proactive and passionate about making positive change,
- Solid knowledge and understanding of environmental regulations across Canada, including terminology and pertinent issues,
- Proficient in Microsoft Office (especially Excel), managing databases, and analyzing data.
- Strong research skills and resourcefulness are essential.
- Excellent communication skills in providing reports/briefings and presentations to inform decision-making.
- Ability to multi-task, organize and plan effectively, and work with multiple deadlines
- Strong interpersonal skills and effective team player,
- Forward-thinking mindset with a demonstrated ability to be innovative and “think outside the box”.
- Positive attitude, with an optimistic outlook.

**Location**:Gibraltar House, 77 Main Street, Winnipeg, MB

**Reports To**: Director of Corporate Responsibility

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We create a collaborative and constructive culture by:

- Being Enterprising - Committing to our Customer - Working with Passion - Leading and Developing Others - Demonstrating Respect and Inclusivity - Building Trust

**You may include your resume and cover letter together as a single document. Opportunities to learn, develop and advance throughout the organization are present. We thank all applicants for their interest; however only those selected for an interview will be contacted.