Manager, Sustainability and Climate Disclosure

Quinn+Partners is a management consultancy specializing in corporate sustainability, sustainable finance, climate change and responsible investment. Founded in 2013 and now with over 45 employees in Toronto, Vancouver and Montreal, we aspire to be our clients’ trusted advisor in all matters relating to ESG and corporate sustainability. We have been recognized by The Globe & Mail Report on Business’ Canada’s Top Growing Companies for three years in a row and we are a B Corp and a certified Great Place to Work®.

**About the Role**

Our Managers oversee a diverse range of projects, including strategy development, industry benchmarking, materiality assessments, sustainability program design, governance integration and sustainability reporting.

You will support clients and our team in the following ways: 
- Help our clients develop leading reports with integrity and confidence on their sustainability and climate-related activities
- Act as a project manager on a variety of projects, with a focus on sustainability and climate reporting
- Manage multiple projects simultaneously, effectively balancing timelines and budgets while consistently exceeding client expectations
- Foster and grow existing client relationships and identify new business development opportunities
- Monitor sustainability and climate accounting/disclosure standards, reporting trends and related regulations in Canada, the U.S. and Europe
- Assess emerging reporting regulations, notably the IFRS and Canadian Sustainability Disclosure Standards, and their impact on existing sustainability reporting practices and disclosures
- Remain agile and curious when supporting projects across our practice areas

**What You Bring to the Team**
- At least five years experience in an advisory role within sustainability, climate change, accounting and/or a related field
- Previous experience working with sustainability and/or climate change accounting standards and reporting frameworks/guidelines/regulations, including but not limited to: IFRS S1 and S2, SASB, PRI, TCFD, TNFD, GRI, SFDR, ESRS, OSFI B-15
- Excellent knowledge and understanding of sustainability issues and related accounting and reporting trends, drivers, standards and frameworks
- Experience managing project teams with an ability to set others up for success through clear instruction and effective delegation
- A CPA designation or equivalent, along with management consulting and/or legal experience is an asset
- Drive and motivation to go the extra mile and takes pride in doing excellent work
- Exceptional time management and organizational skills
- Demonstrated alignment with Q+P values: Client First, Team Player, Healthy Habits, Intellectual Curiosity, Integrity, Responsibility
- Fluently bilingual in English and French is a strong asset

**What We Offer**
- Our total compensation package is competitive within the market. It includes a base salary along with a discretionary bonus linked to both the company’s success and your individual performance. _Base salary for a Manager starts at $110,000, with total compensation potentially exceeding $145,000_
- 100% employer paid comprehensive medical and dental coverage on day one
- 15 days of paid time off, paid personal days and a December holiday office closure
- $1,500 annual conference and training budget to support your professional development goals
- A monthly lifestyle stipend to offset your monthly public commute costs or health club membership
- Hybrid work policy after six months of employment
- Support for parents through our parental leave top-up program and part time accommodation
- A strong appreciation and commitment towards diversity, equity and inclusion, as demonstrated through our Equity, Diversity and Inclusion Policy
- An entrepreneurial firm that is fully employee-owned, with 38% of our team members holding ownership of the entire company

**Our Recruitment Process**
- Cover letter describing how your qualifications align with the role, including at least one Q+P value that resonates with you, alongside your interest in the firm
- Resume
- Optional completion of our Equity, Diversity + Inclusion Self-Identification Questionnaire
- 30 - 45 minute initial Microsoft Teams call with our People + Culture Business Partner
- A final 30 minute presentation with up to three members of our Leadership Team
- Receive an offer conditional upon reference checks

Quinn+Partners is an equal opportunity employer and seeks to pursue fairness and equity and minimize conscious and unconscious bias in our hiring practices. We are committed to growing a team with diverse backgrounds and experiences. If you require or would like any accommodation in the recruitment process, please let us know in your cover letter.

Pay: From $110,000.00 per year

Work Location: Hybrid remote in Vancouver, BC V6B 0A4

Application deadline: 2024-09-22