Manager, Environment, Social and Governance (ESG)

Reliance Home Comfort; Golden Horseshoe; On-site; CAD 80,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Reliance Home Comfort is seeking a Manager for Environment, Social and Governance (ESG) to lead the development and implementation of their ESG strategy. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in sustainability, excellent communication skills, and the ability to engage stakeholders effectively. This role offers competitive pay and opportunities for growth within a company recognized for its corporate culture and commitment to sustainability.

Benefits

Competitive base pay

Training and development programs

Great benefits plan

Career advancement opportunities

Qualifications

• Minimum 3-5 years of professional experience in sustainability or similar area.
• Experience in ESG reporting and understanding of ESG disclosure standards.
• Strong communication skills, both verbal and written.

Responsibilities

• Lead the development and implementation of Reliance’s ESG strategy and policy.
• Create and lead the scrap/recycling efforts of the company.
• Develop content for internal and external communications.

Skills

Negotiation

Stakeholder Engagement

Project Management

Communication

Organizational Skills

Education

Post-secondary degree in Business Administration, Sustainability, Environmental Sciences

Job description

Manager, Environment, Social and Governance (ESG)

2 Lansing Square, North York, ON M2J 4P8, Canada Req #5508

May 21, 2025

Find Your Limitless with Reliance

By joining Reliance as aManager, Environment, Social and Governance (ESG) you’ll become an important Team Member and will be provided with the tools you need to succeed. We have ambitious growth plans and are looking for Team Members who want to grow with us. At Reliance, we pride ourselves on the fact that we provide limitless opportunities for growth and we encourage it by rewarding our Team Members for their success in many ways. If you’re ready to find your limitless – join us!

What do we offer?

• The tools you need to succeed – including the tools for the job as well as training and development programs
• A successful and knowledgeable team to be part of and learn from
• Competitive base pay plus the ability to earn more tied to your success – the only limit is your potential
• A great benefits plan for you / your family
• Career paths so you can advance in the company
• Awarded Canada’s Most Admired Corporate Cultures with a proudly diverse and inclusive team

What will you do?

• Lead the development and implementation of Reliance’s ESG strategy and policy
• Work across Reliance’s business lines to ensure not only ESG policy and initiative adoption and implementation
• Create and lead the scrap/recycling efforts of the company with the business
• Work with functional and business leaders to identify, develop and implement opportunities to engage stakeholders in sustainability efforts
• Own the identification of emerging sustainability trends by considering industry best practices, investor expectations and other stakeholder requirements
• Build and maintain a central repository for sustainability content, research, policies, ESG metrics and action plans
• Lead the development and alignment of ESG critical metrics that will be tracked; and engage with businesses across Reliance to measure and report on these metrics
• Create and publish sustainability reports that highlight Reliance’s progress and performance against approved sustainability goals and commitments
• Develop content for use in internal and external communications, presentations and documentation
• Manage Reliance’s ESG communications (including website)

What do you bring?

• Post-secondary degree in Business Administration, Sustainability, Environmental Sciences or other relevant programs and equivalent work experience
• Minimum 3-5 years of professional experience in sustainability (or similar area) in the energy/ utility sector or at a publicly listed company
• Experience in ESG reporting and an understanding of the various standards of ESG disclosure (GRI, IIRC, SASB, etc.) is key
• Experience in assessing climate change related risks and opportunities
• Ability to work effectively with a broad range of stakeholders with an ability to inspire trust and achieve results by working with others.
• Strong negotiation skills: ability to impact and influence
• Able to thrive in fast moving and ambiguous environments
• Extremely organized and great attention to detail to ensure accuracy in project management
• Strong communication skills, verbal and in writing, and ability to translate complex messages and recommendations into concise reports and presentations

Why Reliance?
As a leader in home services and energy efficient solutions for over 60 years, Reliance Home Comfort (Reliance) is committed to being the Destination of Choice by delivering exceptional experiences for customers seeking comfort and team members seeking a rewarding, inclusive workplace. With over 2 million customer relationships, Reliance is a trusted source and has become one of Canada’s largest providers of water heaters, furnaces, heat pumps, air conditioners, water purification, plumbing, protection plans, smart home, electrical, and EV chargers. Headquartered in Toronto, Reliance employs a workforce of over 2,700 Team Members across 28 branches in Canada and two locations in the United States. Reliance has been certified as a Great Place to Work in 2024 and has been recognized as one of Canada's Most Admired Corporate Cultures by Waterstone Human Capital, for eight consecutive years since 2016. Reliance remains focused on sustainability, workplace safety, diversity, inclusivity, and prudent governance.

Reliance Home Comfort is an equal opportunity employer. We welcome and encourage applications from candidates of all backgrounds including minorities and those with disabilities. Accommodations are available on request for candidates taking part in all aspects of the selection process.

For more information, please visit www.reliancehomecomfort.com.