Associate Manager, ESG Strategy & Integration

Canadian Tire Corporation; Toronto; On-site; CAD 64,000 - 106,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Store discounts

Profit sharing

Retirement and savings programs

$5,000 per year mental health benefits

Job summary

Canadian Tire Corporation is hiring an Associate Manager focused on ESG strategy and integration. You will support ESG initiatives across the organization, ensuring the accuracy and quality of reports and materials for senior leadership.

With 5–10 years of experience in ESG, a strong attention to detail, and excellent writing skills, you will manage complex ESG deliverables and support the alignment of standards. The role offers competitive compensation, including potential benefits like store discounts and retirement programs.

Qualifications

• 5–10 years of relevant corporate experience.
• Experience in ESG/sustainability/CSR, focusing on reporting and data management.
• Exceptional attention to detail and a track record of producing high-quality work.
• Strong analytical and research capabilities.

Responsibilities

• Support the execution of ESG priorities across business units.
• Lead delivery of the annual ESG Report, ensuring quality and accuracy.
• Coordinate ESG ratings submissions for completeness and alignment.
• Monitor ESG trends, supporting business implications.
• Act as a partner to teams for ESG priority adoption.

Skills

ESG / Sustainability / CSR experience

Strong attention to detail

Stakeholder management skills

Data management

Writing and editing skills

Analytical and research capabilities

Job description

Reporting to the Manager, ESG Strategy & Integration, this role plays a central part in delivering Canadian Tire Corporation's ESG priorities, with a primary focus on enterprise ESG reporting, ratings, and assistance preparing Board-level materials.

The Associate Manager will support the execution of ESG initiatives across the organisation, ensuring that all outputs are accurate, consistent, and aligned with internal and external expectations. This role requires a high degree of ownership and attention to detail, with responsibility for coordinating complex deliverables and maintaining quality across multiple workstreams.

Responsibilities

• Support the execution of ESG priorities and initiatives across business units by tracking progress, identifying gaps, and ensuring alignment across stakeholders
• Support the development of ESG content for Board and executive materials, ensuring accuracy, consistency, and clarity
• Lead end-to-end delivery of the annual ESG Report, including stakeholder coordination, content development, and rigorous quality assurance
• Own ESG ratings and rankings submissions, ensuring completeness, accuracy, and alignment with external methodologies
• Support the development and maintenance of ESG metrics, KPIs, and related data processes, with emphasis on data quality, consistency, and audit-readiness
• Monitor ESG trends, regulatory developments, and peer practices, and support translation of insights into practical implications for the business
• Act as a partner to business teams to support the adoption of ESG priorities within their respective areas
• Support on other ESG-related projects, as appropriate

Requirements

• 5–10 years of relevant corporate experience
• Experience in ESG / sustainability / CSR, with a focus on reporting, disclosures, and/or data management
• Experience supporting ESG disclosures and familiarity with key frameworks (e.g., SASB, ISSB) considered an asset
• Strong experience working with data, metrics, or reporting processes, with a demonstrated commitment to accuracy and quality control
• Exceptional attention to detail and a track record of producing accurate, high-quality, stakeholder-ready work
• Strong writing, editing, and presentation skills; experience preparing materials for senior leadership is an asset
• Proven ability to manage multiple priorities and deliver high-quality outputs under tight timelines
• Strong stakeholder management skills, with the ability to coordinate across functions
• Comfort working in an evolving environment with a high degree of ownership and accountability
• Strong analytical and research capabilities
• Understanding of current ESG-related regulatory frameworks is an asset
• Knowledge of ESG ratings and rankings methodologies, as well as GHG accounting and emissions concepts is an asset
• Experience in the retail industry is an asset

Compensation & Benefits

The typical hiring range is $64,000 – $106,000 CAD annually. Benefits include store discounts, Triangle Learning Academy support, Canadian Tire Profit Sharing, retirement and savings programmes, and $5,000 per year in mental health benefits for eligible employees and their families.

5–10 years of relevant corporate experience; experience in ESG/sustainability/CSR with a focus on reporting, disclosures, and/or data management; strong data and metrics experience; exceptional attention to detail; strong writing, editing, and presentation skills; proven stakeholder management abilities