Manager, Corporate Sustainability, Temporary

Aviso Wealth; Toronto; On-site; CAD 93,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Aviso Wealth is looking for a Manager, Corporate Sustainability to lead significant sustainability and diversity efforts. The role involves executing strategies, developing action plans, and collaborating with multiple teams to integrate sustainability initiatives at the organizational level. This is an opportunity for a professional with a robust background in sustainability to make a meaningful impact.

Benefits

Competitive compensation package

Health and dental benefits

Generous vacation time

Learning & development opportunities

Qualifications

• Minimum of five years of professional experience in a sustainability-focused role.
• Deep understanding of the ESG and sustainable finance landscape.
• Ability to effectively communicate sustainability needs and concepts.

Responsibilities

• Support the implementation of Aviso’s sustainability strategy and DEIB initiatives.
• Develop action plans around key sustainability areas.
• Integrate ESG considerations across business lines.

Skills

Project Management

Communication

Collaboration

Data Management

ESG Knowledge

Education

Post-secondary degree in Sustainability, Business, Finance or Policy Development

Job description

Aviso:

At Aviso, we are dedicated to improving the financial well-being of Canadians. As a leading wealth management organization, we are committed to leadership, innovation, partnership, responsibility, and community. Working with talented and energetic professionals who exemplify our values every day, you will quickly notice that our people and dynamic ‘oneaviso’ culture sets us apart. If you are looking for interesting and challenging work, at a company committed to its people, find out more about what Aviso has to offer at www.aviso.ca.

The Opportunity:

We're seeking an experienced Manager, Corporate Sustainability on Aviso’s Corporate Sustainability team for 12 months. This is a unique opportunity to step into an established sustainability program and drive forward critical initiatives during a pivotal time in Aviso’s sustainability journey.

Reporting to the Director, Corporate Sustainability, the Manager, Corporate Sustainability is responsible for maintaining momentum on key sustainability initiatives while supporting the continued development, implementation, and evolution of Aviso’s comprehensive Sustainability Strategy. You will also support the implementation of Aviso’s diversity, equity, Inclusion and belonging (DEIB) strategy and ongoing Truth and Reconciliation efforts. We are early in our journey, and this role offers the opportunity to help shape our programs and make a significant impact across multiple strategic areas including corporate sustainability, DEIB, and Indigenous Reconciliation. The Corporate Sustainability team sits within our Legal and Privacy function.

Who you are:

• Service – You consider both internal and external stakeholders and demonstrate intent of understanding and putting the clients’ needs first. You advocate service excellence and work to deliver solutions that meet the needs. You proactively develop strategic partnerships that allow Aviso Wealth to become a trusted advisor and partner
• Execution – You are committed to achieving your goals and to succeed. This includes focusing on “getting things done”, as well as recognizing and taking advantage of opportunities as they arise. You are consistently looking for ways to improve your personal best and see value in continuous improvement. You take accountability for your actions and learn from mistakes
• Collaboration – You work collaboratively with others with the common goal of driving positive results. Making meaningful contributions to your team to achieve organizational goals is a priority. You proactively encourage collaboration, build trust and inclusion, and work to establish effective relationships both inside and outside of the organization

What your day looks like:

• Support the Director, Corporate Sustainability in executing Aviso’s sustainability strategy
• Develop action plans around key sustainability-related areas prioritized in the strategy – People, Products, Planet
• Work with leads in Aviso’s businesses and shared services areas to develop plans to address identified ESG gaps
• Act as a respected support for Aviso’s employee-led committees (philanthropy, DEIB, environmental, culture) and represent the Corporate Sustainability (CS) function on the CS Committee
• Work with the CS and Communications/Marketing (CXMC) team to develop Aviso’s Annual Sustainability Impact Report
• Integrate ESG considerations into decision-making processes across all business lines including procurement, marketing and product development
• Collaborate with organizational employee-led committees to ensure alignment of their mandates, activities, and initiatives with Aviso's overall Corporate Sustainability strategy
• Promote educational initiatives including webinars, lunch-and-learns, and resource sharing around Corporate Sustainability and DEIB topics
• Continue with the implementation of the Responsible Procurement Program at Aviso
• Support (and in defined cases lead) efforts towards meaningful collaboration with relevant internal and external partners to facilitate the ongoing development and implementation of the DEIB Corporate Strategy
• Support with the evaluation of DEIB programming, and the development of DEIB metrics for reporting and evaluation purposes
• Support in conducting DEIB related research to identify opportunities to enhance our DEIB efforts
• Support the implementation of Aviso’s Truth and Reconciliation efforts as the business moves through the process of prioritizing learning, cross-functional collaboration, and engaging Indigenous Peoples and Communities
• Ensure alignment between Corporate Sustainability and DEIB initiatives, serving as a bridge between portfolios

Your experience and skills:

• Knowledge, skill and expertise normally acquired through a post-secondary degree in a relevant professional discipline (Sustainability, or Business, Finance or Policy Development with a Sustainability focus) or an equivalent combination of education and related experience
• Minimum of five years professional experience in a sustainability-focused role at a reputable organization – experience in a wealth management or financial services organization a plus
• Deep understanding of the ESG and sustainable finance landscape
• Strong familiarity with key ESG concepts and frameworks
• Lived and/or professional experience that has promoted an understanding of the various dimensions of diversity and the different barriers faced by underrepresented communities
• Ability to effectively communicate sustainability needs and concepts
• Ability to diplomatically push the sustainability agenda forward in an organization that has only recently sought to integrate sustainability concepts, is in the early stages of implementing its DEIB strategy and is seeking to thoughtfully advance its Truth and Reconciliation efforts
• Exceptional verbal and written communication skills; cross-cultural interpersonal skills
• Strong project management skills
• Strong data management skills and specific ability to interpret ESG data
• Strong technical understanding of environmental/climate policies, target setting and measurement
• The ability to work independently on multiple sustainability initiatives simultaneously, but to know when collaboration is necessary to promote organization-wide alignment
• High degree of professionalism – comfort working directly with senior leaders a must
• Fluent communication skills in English are required and bilingual skills in French are an asset

Why Aviso?

At Aviso, you will find a dynamic and inclusive culture that rewards innovation and celebrates success.
Here are a few things that set us apart:

• Competitive compensation package that rewards and recognizes individual contributions
• Excellent health, dental and insurance benefits to meet the diverse needs of our employees
• Generous vacation time, fitness benefit, parental leave top-up options
• Matching contributions to our retirement program
• Commitment to the continuous improvement of our staff through learning & development and an education assistance program
• Regular social events to foster teamwork

Your Information

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Equal Employment Opportunity

Aviso welcomes and encourages applications from all qualified individuals including persons with disabilities. If you require an accommodation, we will work with you to meet your needs in all stages of the hiring process.

We thank all applicants for their interest, however, only those selected for further consideration will be contacted.

No recruiters or agencies, please.

Company Overview:

Aviso is a leading wealth management and investment services provider for the Canadian financial industry, with approximately $145 billion in total assets under administration and management, and over 1,000 employees. We’re building a comprehensive, technology-enabled, client-centric wealth services ecosystem. Our clients include our partners, advisors, and investors. We’re a trusted partner for nearly all credit unions across Canada, in addition to a wide range of portfolio managers, investment dealers, insurance and trust companies, and introducing brokers. Our partners depend on Aviso for specific solutions that give them a competitive edge in a rapidly evolving, highly competitive industry. Our investment dealer and mutual fund dealer and our insurance services support thousands of investment advisors. Our asset manager, NEI Investments, specializes in investing responsibly. Our online brokerage, Qtrade Direct Investing, empowers self-directed investors, and our fully automated investing service, Qtrade Guided Portfolios, serves investors who prefer a hands-off approach. Aviso Correspondent Partners provides custodial and carrying broker services to a wide range of firms. We have offices in Toronto, Vancouver, Montreal, and Winnipeg. Aviso is backed by the collective strength of our owners: the credit union Centrals, Co-operators/CUMIS, and Desjardins. We’re proud to power businesses that empower investors.

A career with Aviso means being part of a group of talented, energetic professionals who live their values every day, and belonging to an organization dedicated to your success and career development. If you’re looking for interesting and challenging work, at a company committed to its people, apply to join our team.

Salary

This position is posted with an expected salary range of $93,000 - $110,000 CAD annually. Individual compensation packages are based on various factors unique to each candidate and the requirements of the position.