Manager, ESG Communications

Gildan Yarns; Montreal; On-site; CAD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading textile company in Montreal is seeking a Manager, ESG Communications to oversee ESG reporting and compliance. The role involves preparing disclosures, ensuring data accuracy, and managing sustainability initiatives. Ideal candidates will have experience in ESG reporting and strong communication skills. Join a diverse workplace that values collaboration and offers attractive benefits.

Benefits

Attractive benefits packages

Mentorship opportunities

Teamwork environment

Qualifications

• Experience in ESG or sustainability reporting.
• Strong understanding of reporting standards (e.g., GRI, SASB).
• Ability to manage multiple projects and meet deadlines.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and publish ESG disclosures and sustainability reports.
• Oversee data collection and validation from various sources.
• Ensure compliance with relevant regulations and standards.
• Manage external advisers for ESG disclosure alignment.

Skills

ESG reporting

Data analysis

Regulatory compliance

Project management

Communication

Job description

The opportunity

Reporting to the Senior Vice President, Head of Investor Relations (IR) and Global Communications, the Manager, ESG Communications will play a pivotal role in ensuring accurate and timely reporting of the company’s CSR initiatives and ESG performance metrics. The Manager will be responsible for meeting ESG disclosure regulatory requirements and achieving sustainability reporting commitments. The manager will also support the compilation and completion of the Company’s various ESG disclosures including its annual sustainability report, rankings, surveys and questionnaires. The role is key to maintaining transparency with stakeholders as Gildan delivers on its ambitious ESG commitments.

The role

• Support the preparation and publication of voluntary and mandatory ESG disclosures, including sustainability reports, regulatory requirements and ESG ratings.
• Oversee the collection, validation and analysis of ESG data from various internal departments and external sources. Prepare content for Gildan’s annual ESG reporting and other public disclosure-related reports, ratings, and surveys following global standards (e.g., GRI, SASB, UNGCP, TCFD, CDP, MSCI, Sustainalytics, ISS, DJSI, etc.).
• Ensure compliance with relevant reporting regulations and standards.
• Help develop robust data governance frameworks to ensure data accuracy and integrity.
• Monitor emerging trends and regulatory developments to ensure proactive compliance. Manage external advisers and contractors to determine critical priorities for ESG disclosure alignment and timelines for delivery.
• Provide support to the SVP, Head of IR and Global Communications in the preparation of internal ESG reporting.
• Identify and communicate emerging trends and sustainability initiatives, partnering with internal and external business partners.
• Be well informed about regulatory developments and reporting requirements in the various jurisdictions in which the Company operates.
• Build and present detailed project plans for sustainability reporting initiatives.
• Provide recommendations to adopt new sustainable guidelines in alignment with our business.

What’s in it for you?

• Join a publicly traded company dual-listed on NYSE and TSX with great potential
• Be part of a workplace where meaningful connections and teamwork are celebrated
• From local to international, be ready to work alongside a diverse group of colleagues
• Benefit from mentorship and continuous development opportunities
• Take advantage of our attractive benefits packages

We want to get to know you better! Please include your transferrable skills and unique experience in your application to help us learn more about you.

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

What we value about diversity and inclusion

Come as you are. We recognize the importance of diversity, equity, and inclusion to create a meaningful, collaborative work environment. As an inclusive employer, we value and embrace all the traits that make you uniquely you and seek to provide everyone with an equal chance to succeed. Because equity and inclusion matter at Gildan.

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