ESG Advisor

Find Your Limitless with Reliance

By joining Reliance as an ESG Advisor, you'll become an important Team Member and will be provided with the tools you need to succeed. We have ambitious growth plans and are looking for Team Members who want to grow with us. At Reliance, we pride ourselves on the fact that we provide limitless opportunities for growth and we encourage it by rewarding our Team Members for their success in many ways. If you're ready to find your limitless – join us

What do we offer?

• The tools you need to succeed – including the tools for the job as well as training and development programs
• A successful and knowledgeable team to be part of and learn from
• Competitive base pay plus the ability to earn more tied to your success – the only limit is your potential
• A great benefits plan for you / your family
• Career paths so you can advance in the company
• Awarded Canada's Most Admired Corporate Cultures with a proudly diverse and inclusive team

What will you do?

• Strategy & Advisory
• Advise leadership on ESG trends, risks, and opportunities that impact business strategy and operations.
• Support the development and execution of the company's ESG roadmap, policies, and initiatives.
• Align ESG efforts with international frameworks (e.g., GRI).
• Reporting & Compliance
• Lead ESG data collection, analysis, and reporting to meet internal and external requirements.
• Prepare disclosures for sustainability reports, regulatory filings, and investor communications.
• Monitor evolving ESG regulations and standards to ensure compliance.
• Stakeholder Engagement
• Collaborate with internal teams (HR, Finance, Operations, Legal, Internal Audit, Marketing) to embed ESG practices across the organization.
• Engage with investors, regulators, industry associations, and other stakeholders on ESG topics.
• Develop ESG-related training, awareness sessions, and Team Member engagement initiatives.
• Performance & Measurement
• Establish metrics and KPIs to measure ESG performance and progress against goals.
• Identify opportunities for operational improvements and risk mitigation related to ESG issues.
• Benchmark against peers and industry best practices.

What do you bring?

• Bachelor's degree in Sustainability, Environmental Science, Business, Finance, Public Policy, or related field (Master's an asset).
• 2+ years of experience in ESG, sustainability reporting and /or communications, corporate responsibility, or related roles.
• Strong understanding of ESG frameworks, standards, and Sustainability reporting framework (E.g. GRI).
• Excellent analytical, research, and project management skills.
• Ability to interpret data, build performance narratives, and distill complex insights with precision.
• Strong project management and stakeholder engagement skills; ability to juggle multiple initiatives and meet deadlines.
• Exceptional attention to detail to ensure accuracy and reliability in reporting.
• Professional certifications (e.g., ESG Certificate, SASB FSA Credential, GRI Standards Training).
• Experience in stakeholder engagement and materiality assessments.
• Knowledge of climate-related risk assessment, DEI initiatives, or governance best practices.
• Strong understanding of environmental and social sustainability topics.

Why Reliance?

As a leader in home services and energy efficient solutions for over 60 years, Reliance Home Comfort (Reliance) is committed to being the Destination of Choice by delivering exceptional experiences for customers seeking comfort and team members seeking a rewarding, inclusive workplace. With over 2 million customer relationships, Reliance is a trusted source and has become one of Canada's largest providers of water heaters, furnaces, heat pumps, air conditioners, water purification, plumbing, protection plans, smart home, electrical, and EV chargers. Headquartered in Toronto, Reliance employs a workforce of over 2,700 Team Members across 28 branches in Canada and two locations in the United States. Reliance has been certified as a Great Place to Work in 2024 and has been recognized as one of Canada's Most Admired Corporate Cultures by Waterstone Human Capital, for eight consecutive years since 2016. Reliance remains focused on sustainability, workplace safety, diversity, inclusivity, and prudent governance.

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Reliance Home Comfort is an equal opportunity employer. We welcome and encourage applications from candidates of all backgrounds including minorities and those with disabilities. Accommodations are available on request for candidates taking part in all aspects of the selection process.

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