Engagement Research Officer

**Title: Engagement Research Officer**

**Status**:Full-time, Permanent (Unionized)

**Reports to**:Manager, Corporate Engagement & Advocacy (Decent Work & Human Rights)

**Location**:Vancouver or Toronto (hybrid work arrangements)

**Salary**:$68,000

**ABOUT SHARE**

SHARE is an award-winning Canadian non-profit in the responsible investment field. SHARE is dedicated to mobilizing investor leadership to build a sustainable, inclusive, and productive economy. SHARE provides shareholder engagement, proxy vote analysis, education and training, policy advocacy, and practical research to a growing network of values-driven investors with more than $70 billion in assets under management. SHARE is the only non-profit, unionized, living-wage-certified shareholder advocacy organization in Canada.

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- SHARE is seeking an individual passionate and committed to building a more sustainable, inclusive and productive economy and who wants to contribute to a vibrant, values-driven organization.
- The Engagement Research Officer plays a key role in SHARE’s shareholder engagement program.
- You’ll contribute timely, actionable research and analysis to support the development and execution of effective corporate engagement that helps make real-world changes.

**KEY RESPONSIBILITIES**

The key responsibilities outlined below are descriptive in nature and are not an exhaustive or comprehensive list of all possible job responsibilities, tasks, and duties.

**But here’s some of what you will do at SHARE**:

- Monitor and research publicly-traded companies and analyze key disclosures including regulatory filings, sustainability reports, websites and other information;
- Compare and benchmark corporate practices on social issues, including decent work and human rights;
- Prepare decision-useful briefs to assist in preparation and execution of engagement with companies to change policies and practices;
- Maintain relationships with and monitor developments from research partners, relevant stakeholder groups, and experts in relevant fields;
- Contribute to drafting and review of client and internal communications about engagement themes and companies, including policy briefs, blog posts, and research reports;
- Contribute to developing shared knowledge and capacity across SHARE's programs, to develop better practices, and strengthen processes; and
- Contribute to the development of systems and culture to support a dynamic and growing program.

**COMPETENCIES**
- Strategic thinking; common sense; political acuity, discretion and tact;
- Ability to research topics related to social (decent work and human rights) and governance policies and practices of publicly-traded companies;
- Working knowledge of related to key social and governance issues is required. Familiarity with common reporting frameworks & standards used in responsible investment analysis is a strong asset;
- Ability to synthesize complex issues and problems;
- Advanced data analytical skills are considered a strong asset;
- Excellent oral and written communication skills;
- Excellent record-keeping, organizational and time management skills, including the ability to set priorities and balance competing deadlines and pressures;
- Ability to work independently on a variety of tasks and contribute as part of a team;
- Proficiency with cloud-based collaboration tools, CRM databases, Microsoft Suite, and relevant database and data analysis tools is an asset.

**QUALIFICATIONS**
- **Minimum three years of experience in a related research role.**:

- Bachelor or higher degree in a relevant field or equivalent experience related to law, human rights, political science or corporate social responsibility.
- Demonstrated interest in business, responsible investment, and financial markets in Canada and internationally;
- Demonstrated expertise of relevant concepts, research and standards related to human rights, sustainability and decent work;
- Strong, demonstrated experience working on action-oriented research and policy analysis in support of impactful, issues campaigns.
- Fluency in English is required. Fluency in French is considered a strong asset.

**EMPLOYMENT EQUITY**
- SHARE’s Vancouver office is located on the unceded territory of the xʷməθkwəy̓əm (Musqueam), Skwxwú7mesh (Squamish), and Səl̓ílwətaʔ/Selilwitulh (Tsleil-Waututh) Nations. SHARE’s Toronto office is located in the territories of the Mississaugas of the Credit, Anishnabeg, Chippewa, Haudenosaunee and Wendat peoples.
- SHARE strives to embody its values of fairness, inclusion and justice in its hiring and employment practices and has a strong commitment to employment equity.

The position is covered by a collective agreement, has an annual salary of **$68,000** with vacation allowance, generous benefits and a 5% DB Plus Pension Plan contribution.

**Salary**: $68,000.00 per year

**Benefits**:

- Company pension
- Dental care
- Employee assistance program
- Extended health care
- Life