Director, Global Sustainability

Agropur Cooperative; Longueuil; Hybrid; CAD 126,000 - 159,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in dairy is looking for a Director of Global Sustainability to spearhead initiatives focusing on energy efficiency and sustainability practices in its Canadian and U.S. operations. The role requires deep collaboration across teams, execution of strategic sustainability goals, and strong communication with stakeholders. Ideal candidates will possess a bachelor’s degree in a related field and significant project management experience in environmental initiatives.

Benefits

50% remote work flexibility

Flexible group insurance plan

Employee assistance program

Opportunities for career development

Retirement plan with company contributions

Bright offices with many amenities

Qualifications

• Minimum of ten (10) years of project administration or coordination experience required.
• Experience in environmental management preferred.
• Previous experience in the global agri-food industry is an asset.

Responsibilities

• Lead energy efficiency efforts for Agropur's operations.
• Collaborate with engineering teams on ESG goals.
• Manage ESG data governance, metrics, and KPIs.
• Conduct energy audits and data collection.

Skills

Communication

Organizational Skills

Commitment to Continuous Improvement

Team Empowerment

Education

Bachelor's degree in environment, science, agronomy, engineering

Job description

Invest in you, JOIN AGROPUR. We dairy you!

The Director Global Sustainability leads sustainability initiatives focused on operations in collaboration with teams in the United States and Canada. This includes, but is not limited to, energy efficiency efforts, data research, analysis and reporting, as well as managing all administrative aspects of sustainability projects and programs, while ensuring accurate communication with internal and external stakeholders. The Global Sustainability Director supports value creation in sustainability through cross-functional collaboration and demonstrates Agropur's progress by improving sustainability performance for various stakeholders.

How Agropur invests in YOU :

• Recognition of years of service for vacation calculation.
• 50% remote work flexibility.
• Flexible group insurance plan including telemedicine services.
• Employee assistance program.
• Opportunities to invest in yourself (career development, etc.).
• Retirement plan with company contributions.
• Bright offices surrounded by nature, with many amenities (free indoor parking, gym, daycare, etc.).
• Salary scale 008 : $126,800 to $158,500 (Base salary will be determined based on your academic background, experience, training, and job-related skills.)

What's involved in this role :

• Lead energy efficiency efforts for Agropur's operations in the U.S. and Canada, managing energy efficiency roadmaps, securing external funding for these projects, and overseeing all related administrative activities.
• Travel to plants in the U.S. and Canada as needed to conduct energy audits, collect data, and establish / maintain relationships with Agropur facilities.
• Collaborate with global engineering teams to support operational improvements aligned with ESG goals.
• Lead deliverables related to Agropur's emissions reduction, including roadmap development, data management, budgeting, and execution related to manufacturing operations.
• Collaborate with key internal cross-functional stakeholders to implement processes and systems supporting ESG data governance, metrics, and KPIs.
• Support company-wide efforts to collect, store, validate, and submit data for external disclosures, including GRI, CDP, SBTi, management updates, customer reports, and the annual ESG report.
• Work with corporate stakeholders to develop and implement relevant reporting projects.
• Represent the organization in internal / external working groups and committees as needed.
• Improve internal control processes to ensure the accuracy of ESG indicators and data in disclosures.
• Coordinate ESG responses and evidence for internal and external stakeholders.
• Translate strategic plans into concrete daily actions.
• Obtain quotes for projects and collaborate with contractors and suppliers to meet project timelines and deliverables.
• Perform other related duties.

What you need to join our team :

• Bachelor's degree in environment, science, agronomy, engineering, or a related sustainability field required.
• Minimum of ten (10) years of experience in project administration or coordination required. Experience in environmental management (energy, water, waste, emissions) and / or environmental health and safety is preferred.
• Previous experience in the global agri-food industry is an asset.
• Excellent communication skills with all levels of management and departments within the organization.
• Strong organizational skills, ability to prioritize, manage multiple tasks simultaneously, and meet deadlines.
• Commitment to continuous improvement; embrace change and seek to improve work methods; aim for innovation.
• Team empowerment : create an environment where people feel valued and capable of giving their best.

Does this sound like you?

Are you up for the challenge? Apply now.

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Agropur welcomes people from all backgrounds and origins. We are proud to be an employer with a diverse community and are committed to providing a respectful and inclusive experience for all employees and applicants. We will work with candidates who request accommodation. Please note that an adequate knowledge of French is required for positions in Quebec.

In this text, the use of the masculine gender to designate persons is intended only to lighten the text.

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