Global Sustainability Reporting Specialist

McCain Foods; Toronto; On-site; CAD 81,000 - 109,000; Full time

Job summary

A global food company is seeking a Global Sustainability Reporting Specialist in Toronto. The role involves leading sustainability reporting, ensuring regulatory compliance, and managing data collection for sustainability goals. The ideal candidate should have over 5 years of experience in corporate sustainability reporting, strong project management, and an analytical mindset.

Benefits

Health coverage (medical, dental, vision)

Retirement savings benefits

Vacation and holidays

Mental health resources

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in corporate sustainability reporting and/or communications.
• In-depth knowledge of global sustainability reporting frameworks (GRI, TCFD, ISSB, CDP).
• Strong understanding of environmental and social sustainability topics.

Responsibilities

• Lead project management for McCain’s annual Sustainability Report.
• Manage and oversee data collection for sustainability targets and KPIs.
• Prepare for and manage compliance with global regulatory reporting requirements.

Skills

Corporate sustainability reporting

Project management

Stakeholder engagement

Analytical skills

Knowledge of sustainability reporting frameworks

Job description

Position Title

Global Sustainability Reporting Specialist

Position Type

Regular - Full-Time

Location

Toronto HQ

Position Overview

This is an exciting opportunity to join McCain’s Global Sustainability team and help accelerate our journey toward planet-friendly food. You will lead and enhance McCain’s global sustainability reporting strategy, playing a pivotal role in shaping how we measure, manage, and communicate our sustainability performance and impact.

Responsibilities

• Lead project management for McCain’s annual Sustainability Report, ensuring accurate storytelling of our performance through data and insights, while coordinating across functions such as Finance, Procurement, Agriculture, HR, and Communications.
• Manage and oversee data collection for sustainability targets and KPIs, aligned with external reporting standards (e.g., GRI), by partnering with subject matter experts across our five sustainability pillars: Smart & Sustainable Farming, Resource Efficient Operations, Good Food, Thriving Communities, Strong Foundations.
• Prepare for and manage compliance with global regulatory reporting requirements, notably the EU Corporate Sustainability Reporting Directive (CSRD) and the Australian Sustainability Reporting Standard (AASB).
• Monitor evolving sustainability reporting legislation and proactively adapt processes.
• Lead submissions for global benchmarks and industry surveys, including CDP and WBA.
• Manage internal sustainability reporting requirements, including updates to the Board and Steering Committees.
• Support the Commercial team with customer and stakeholder sustainability reporting requests.
• Drive sustainability data governance and controls, improving auditability through standard operating procedures and enhanced processes.
• Collaborate with Data & Technology teams on the implementation of sustainability data software.
• Conduct research and benchmarking reviews on peer and competitor reporting.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in corporate sustainability reporting and/or communications.
• In-depth knowledge of global sustainability reporting frameworks (GRI, TCFD, ISSB, CDP) and regulatory requirements (CSRD, CSDDD, AASB).
• Proven track record in corporate communication report development; external assurance experience is a plus.
• Strong project management and stakeholder engagement skills; ability to juggle multiple initiatives and meet deadlines.
• Analytical mindset with the ability to interpret data, build performance narratives, and distill complex insights with precision.
• Strong understanding of environmental and social sustainability topics, including climate change risk.
• Exceptional attention to detail to ensure accuracy and reliability in reporting.

Team & Reporting

Reporting to the Sr. Manager, Global Sustainability, you will collaborate with global, regional, and commercial teams to lead sustainability disclosures and manage external reporting requests in line with growing ESG requirements. You will also play a key role in supporting regional and commercial stakeholders on material sustainability topics.

Benefits

• Health coverage (medical, dental, vision, prescription drug)
• Retirement savings benefits
• Leave support including medical, family and bereavement
• Vacation and holidays, company-supported volunteering time, and mental health resources

Compensation

Target range: $81,600.00 – $108,900.00 CAD annually + Bonus Eligibility. Hiring compensation will be determined based on experience, skill set, education and training, and other organizational needs.

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement

McCain Foods is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, sex, age, veteran status, disability, or any other protected characteristic under applicable law.