Manager, Environmental Sustainability

FCC / FAC; Montreal; On-site; CAD 117,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Manager of Environmental Sustainability to lead initiatives at the intersection of finance and sustainability. This pivotal role involves integrating sustainable practices into lending processes, assessing environmental risks, and collaborating with various stakeholders to enhance sustainability strategies. The ideal candidate will possess strong leadership and relationship-building skills, along with a deep understanding of the agriculture and food sectors. Join a dynamic team dedicated to making a positive impact while ensuring the long-term viability of resources for future generations.

Qualifications

• 8+ years of experience in finance or agriculture with a focus on sustainability.
• Experience in integrating non-credit risks into lending processes.

Responsibilities

• Support business units in integrating sustainability into their processes.
• Oversee assessment of environmental and social risks in lending.

Skills

Leadership

Relationship Building

Project Management

Sustainability Integration

Education

Bachelor’s degree in social sciences, finance, agriculture, or related

Graduate degree or certifications (e.g., SASB, CFA, CBV, ESG, GARP SCR)

Job description

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Closing Date (MM/DD/YYYY): 05/16/2025

Worker Type: Term (Fixed Term)

Language(s) Required: English

Term Duration (in Months): 15

Salary Range: $117,887 - $159,495 (plus eligible for a performance-based incentive)

Overview: Leader with expertise at the intersection of finance and sustainability needed. Sustainability involves meeting current needs while preserving future generations' ability to meet theirs, aligning with FCC's values.

Your team will help lending teams incorporate sustainability into their processes by identifying opportunities and risks, and building capacity among peers and leaders.

What You’ll Do

1. Support business units in integrating sustainability into their processes.
2. Oversee assessment of environmental and social risks, recommending loan structures from a first-line perspective.
3. Assess deal alignment with FCC’s strategy and impact potential in the Canadian agriculture and food industry.
4. Draft submissions for reviews, compliance, and eligibility, balancing rigor and efficiency.
5. Handle responsibilities across transaction stages, liaising between Credit and other teams.
6. Contribute to evolving FCC’s policies and practices for sustainability.
7. Engage with external industry players and internal units to embed sustainability.
8. Collaborate with stakeholders to develop FCC’s sustainability strategy and initiatives.

What We’re Looking For

1. Proven leadership with a focus on collaboration.
2. Strong relationship-building skills.
3. Ability to manage multiple projects.
4. Self-starter with curiosity about agriculture.

What You’ll Need

1. Bachelor’s degree in social sciences, finance, agriculture, or related, plus 8+ years of experience or equivalent.
2. Experience applying sustainability practically and impactfully, ideally in finance or agriculture/food sectors.
3. Experience integrating non-credit risks and sustainability into lending and stakeholder engagement.
4. Graduate degree or certifications (e.g., SASB, CFA, CBV, ESG, GARP SCR) are assets.

Additional Details

• Seniority level: Mid-Senior level
• Employment type: Full-time
• Job function: Management and Manufacturing