Corporate Sustainability Manager

Irving Consumer Products; Toronto; On-site; CAD 110,000 - 153,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health & Wellness reimbursements

RRSP matching program

Employee & family assistance program

Product purchase program

Opportunities for training and career/

Relocation support

Job summary

Irving Consumer Products Limited is seeking an experienced sustainability leader to coordinate enterprise ESG reporting, certifications, and site-level program implementation. You will collaborate with Operations, EHS, Engineering, Packaging, Procurement, Sales, and Marketing to drive sustainability initiatives across multiple sites and countries.

The role requires 8+ years in sustainability and strong data analytics, with 25% travel.

Qualifications

• 8+ years of sustainability, ESG reporting, environmental management, manufacturing, engineering, or regulatory compliance experience.
• 5+ years experience with sustainability programs, ESG/GHG reporting, SFI/FSC certifications, EPR, product stewardship, or customer sustainability requirements.
• Strong data analysis, reporting, project management, and communication skills with ability to manage multiple priorities and stakeholders.
• Proficiency with Microsoft 365; experience with Power BI, reporting systems, or sustainability data platforms is an asset.
• Ability to work effectively across multiple sites, functions, and countries, with approximately 25% travel required.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate corporate sustainability programs, reporting, and site implementation.
• Manage ESG data collection, validation, analysis, and performance reporting.
• Administer SFI/FSC certifications, audits, and related compliance requirements.
• Coordinate customer sustainability reporting, surveys, and product/packaging requirements.
• Manage EPR requirements and monitor sustainability-related regulatory developments.
• Partner with Operations, EHS, Engineering, Packaging, Procurement, Sales, and Marketing to advance sustainability initiatives and improvement opportunities.

Skills

Data analysis

Project management

Communication

Education

Post-secondary degree in Environmental Science, Sustainability, Business, Engineering or related field

Tools

Power BI

Microsoft 365

Job description

• Flexible medical, dental, and vision plan
• Employee & family assistance program
• RRSP matching program
• Health & Wellness reimbursements
• Product purchase program
• Opportunities to take part in job-related training and development
• Relocation cost (if applicable)
• Ontario Region Pay Range Information: The expected base salary range for this position is $110,000 to $152,500. Placement in the salary range will be based on relevant job-related factors like candidate experience, education, skills and qualifications.
• New Brunswick Region Pay Range Information: The expected base salary range for this position is $96,000 to $138,500. Placement in the salary range will be based on relevant job-related factors like candidate experience, education, skills and qualifications.

What we offer

• Flexible medical, dental, and vision plan
• Employee & family assistance program
• RRSP matching program
• Health & Wellness reimbursements
• Product purchase program
• Opportunities to take part in job-related training and development
• Relocation cost (if applicable)
• Ontario Region Pay Range Information: The expected base salary range for this position is $110,000 to $152,500. Placement in the salary range will be based on relevant job-related factors like candidate experience, education, skills and qualifications.
• New Brunswick Region Pay Range Information: The expected base salary range for this position is $96,000 to $138,500. Placement in the salary range will be based on relevant job-related factors like candidate experience, education, skills and qualifications.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate corporate sustainability programs, reporting, and site implementation.
• Manage ESG data collection, validation, analysis, and performance reporting.
• Administer SFI/FSC certifications, audits, and related compliance requirements.
• Coordinate customer sustainability reporting, surveys, and product/packaging requirements.
• Manage EPR requirements and monitor sustainability-related regulatory developments.
• Partner with Operations, EHS, Engineering, Packaging, Procurement, Sales, and Marketing to advance sustainability initiatives and improvement opportunities.

Qualifications

• Post-secondary degree in Environmental Science, Sustainability, Business, Engineering or a related field, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
• 8+ years of relevant experience in sustainability, ESG reporting, environmental management, manufacturing, engineering, or regulatory compliance.
• 5+ Experience with sustainability programs, ESG/GHG reporting, SFI/FSC certifications, EPR, product stewardship, or customer sustainability requirements.
• Strong data analysis, reporting, project management, and communication skills, with the ability to manage multiple priorities and stakeholders.
• Proficiency with Microsoft 365; experience with Power BI, reporting systems, or sustainability data platforms is an asset.
• Ability to work effectively across multiple sites, functions, and countries, with approximately 25% travel required.

About Us

Founded in 1882, J.D. Irving, Limited (JDI) operates in Eastern Canada (New-Brunswick, Nova Scotia, Prince Edward Island, Québec, Ontario, Newfoundland and Labrador), as well as in USA. We are a team of 20,000 dedicated employees. At J.D. Irving, Limited, you are part of a dynamic team of professionals who lead with integrity and are passionate about delivering results. With a culture that nurtures talent and creates an inclusive workplace, you can grow your career across our various operating divisions.

We are committed to creating accessible environments for our colleagues, candidates, and customers. Requests for accommodation due to a disability (which may be visible or invisible, temporary, or permanent) can be made at any stage of application and employment. We encourage candidates to make their accommodation needs known so that we can provide equitable opportunities.

Worried you do not meet all the requirements? Studies have shown that many applicants apply only to job opportunities when they feel they meet 100% of the criteria. We promote an inclusive environment where everyone is appreciated, recognized, and empowered to contribute fully. If you are interested in this position but are worried you did not meet all the requirements, we would encourage you to still apply.

Our recruitment advisors and hiring teams will utilize human screening combined with AI technology to help identify the skills and qualities that matter most to our business, while safeguarding your privacy and using AI responsibly.

We appreciate your interest in our company however only those candidates selected for an interview will be contacted.

About The Team

At Irving Consumer Products, we know the key to success is our people.

We are a leading manufacturer of premium quality tissue products – including national brands Royale® in Canada and Scotties® in the US - and private label. We also produce baby diapers under our Royale® brand as well as private label diapers and training pants for North American retailers.

We pride ourselves in our commitment to providing the best quality products and exceptional service to our consumers and customers.

Our parent company - J.D. Irving, Limited, is a responsible steward of the forests. J.D. Irving has planted more than 1 billion trees since 1957, and the Irving Forest Supply Chain, which includes Irving Consumer Products, was declared carbon neutral for the first time in 2020 and each full year since.