Manager, Sustainability and Social Impact

Permanent Full Time 

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Role description 

We are looking for a Manager, Sustainability and Social Impact. This role requires a solid understanding of the Sustainability landscape and implications for Lifeco’s business. This highly visible role will help drive cross-functional project management and content development for our externally facing and regulatory sustainability reporting covering sustainability initiatives globally, deliver sustainability rater and ranker submissions and relationship building, and construct program relevant dashboards to support program progress. The Manager, Sustainability and Social Impact will have opportunities to work cross-functionally with internal global partners to drive Lifeco Sustainability related initiatives as required.

What you will do 

• Develop, draft and coordinate internal and external non-financial sustainability reports
• Manage non-financial sustainability data to ensure the successful delivery of sustainability initiatives including the development of dashboards, KPIs and metrics
• Monitor sustainability policy landscape to identify emerging trends, risk and opportunities for and provide timely updates to internal teams
• Support the comprehensive and timely response to disclosures, perform gap analysis to recommend ongoing improvements
• Manage cross-functional stakeholders, stakeholder interviews, content development and consultants to support Lifeco’s sustainability reporting requirements.
• Advise on reporting requirements and liaise with Sustainability councils on requirements for required data
• Provide project management support for regulatory exams and internal audits, track against the plan and step-in where needed to keep on plan
• Recommend reporting strategy to support Sustainability initiatives and provide timely updates on program progress timely updates on program progress.

What you will bring 

• Post-secondary education in a related field
• 3+ years of experience in sustainability reporting or communications
• Exceptional communication skills and attention to detail
• Deep understanding of the sustainability space, including an awareness of key stakeholders, policies, and influencers
• Comprehensive knowledge of the regulatory framework within which the group operates and understanding of regulatory developments
• Sustainability reporting experience utilizing key frameworks including CDP, TCFD, ISSB and SASB.
• Have a strong work ethic, be commercially minded, and possess an entrepreneurial spirit. Experience scanning the external environment in order to assess current and emerging risks and stay ahead of industry trends 

Given the size and scope of our organization, we have the flexibility for this position to be located in the following head office locations: London, Toronto and Winnipeg. 

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The base salary for this position is between $76,400 to 141,400 annually.  This represents base salary only and does not represent other variable compensation components of our total compensation ( i.e. annual bonus, commission etc).  If you are selected to move forward in our recruitment process, your recruiter will be able to discuss additional details of our total rewards program with you.

Career opportunities will be open a minimum of 5 business days from the date of posting, closing dates will vary depending on the search activity. All applications received will be reviewed on a rolling basis.

Be your best at Canada Life- Apply today!

Being a part of Canada Life means you have a voice. This is a place where your unique background, perspectives and talents are valued, and shape our future success.

You can be your best here. You’re part of a diverse and inclusive workplace where your career and well-being are championed. You’ll have the opportunity to excel in your way, finding new and better ways to deliver exceptional customer and advisor experiences.

Together, as part of a great team, you’ll deliver on our shared purpose to improve the well-being of Canadians. It’s our driving force. Become part of a strong and successful company that’s trusted by millions of Canadians to do the right thing.

Canada Life serves the financial security needs of more than 13 million people across Canada, with additional operations in Europe and the United States. As members of the Power Financial Corporation group of companies, we’re one of Canada’s leading insurers with interests in life insurance, health insurance, investment and retirement savings. We offer a broad portfolio of financial and benefit plan solutions for individuals, families, businesses and organizations. 

We are committed to providing an inclusive, accessible environment, where all employees and customers feel valued, respected and supported. We are dedicated to building a workforce that reflects the diversity of the communities in which we live, and to creating an environment where every employee has the opportunity to reach their potential. 

It is our priority to remove barriers to provide equal access to employment. A Human Resources representative will work with applicants who request a reasonable accommodation during the application process. All information shared during the accommodation request process will be stored and used in a manner that is consistent with applicable laws and Canada Life policies. To request a reasonable accommodation in the application process, contact talentacquisitioncanada@canadalife.com.

Canada Life would like to thank all applicants, however only those who qualify for an interview will be contacted.

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