Manager, Sustainability

Sandbox Mutual Insurance; Saskatoon; On-site; CAD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A forward-thinking mutual insurance company in Canada is seeking a Manager, Sustainability to develop and guide their ESG strategy. The ideal candidate will have 3 to 5 years of experience in ESG roles and extensive financial knowledge. You'll collaborate across departments and support strategic initiatives, ensuring the company remains future ready. This role includes competitive salary and benefits, hybrid work options, and opportunities for professional growth.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Professional development opportunities

Health and wellness benefits

Annual paid vacation time

Paid days off for volunteering

DC pension plan with 6% match

Qualifications

• 3 to 5 years of experience in ESG, sustainability, or corporate responsibility role.
• Strong collaborator with the ability to communicate complex ideas.
• Experience in insurance or financial services is an asset.

Responsibilities

• Building and guiding Sandbox's ESG strategy.
• Tracking, analyzing, and reporting on ESG metrics.
• Leading due diligence for acquisitions and partnerships.

Skills

Problem-solving skills

Interpersonal & communication skills

Extensive financial knowledge

Experience in ESG or sustainability roles

Education

Bachelor's degree in relevant field

Job description

Job Description

Salary :

Were Sandbox, a mutual insurance company built on the principles of creating, learning, growing, and having fun doing it. Weve been around for over a century now, with a focus on one thing :

Delightfully Simple Insurance.

Sandbox is inclusive, engaging, and growing incredibly fast, so working with us is actually exciting! If youre ready for the next step in your career, join the Sandbox team!

As our Manager, Sustainability, you will be the CFOs right hand on ESG, reinsurance strategy, and due diligence for key strategic initiatives. Youll help us see the big picture, ask the right questions, and make confident choices that keep Sandbox strong and future ready.

WHY YOULL WANT TO BUILD WITH US

Well, because Sandbox really is a sandbox a giant playground for grown-ups who want to laugh, be creative, work dynamically, and take on new opportunities. No matter who you are, Sandbox is an extraordinarily welcoming and giving place! Like, extra-extraordinarily. And its all because of our people.

On top of our incredible culture and amazing people, we also offer a bunch of awesome perks, like :

Payday Perks : Competitive salary

Level Up : Tons of opportunities for professional development on us

Health & Wellness : Great benefits for you and your family, like dental and health and wellness spending accounts

Vacation Goals : Annual paid vacation time, so you dont have to put your travel dreams on hold

Best of Both Worlds : A hybrid work program, when applicable

Bonus Days : A paid, Earned Day Off (EDO) every three weeks. Thats like 17 extra vacation days a year!

Parking : Free electrified parking at our head office

Community Care : Two paid days a year to volunteer for causes that matter to you (on company time!)

Ride into the Sunset : DC pension plan, and whats even betterwe match 6% of contributions

DIVE IN AND MAKE A SPLASH EVERY DAY, BY :

Building and guiding Sandboxs ESG strategy to align with our values, regulatory expectations, and industry best practices.

Tracking, analyzing, and reporting on ESG metrics to support transparent disclosures and inform decision-making.

Collaborating across departments to integrate ESG principles into underwriting, claims, and operational processes.

Staying ahead of emerging ESG trends, regulations, and stakeholder expectations to keep Sandbox future ready.

Supporting reinsurance strategy by partnering with actuarial and risk teams to assess exposures and design optimal reinsurance structures.

Monitoring reinsurance recoverables and maintain alignment with financial reporting standards.

Leading due diligence for acquisitions, divestitures, and partnerships, evaluating both financials and strategic / ESG fit.

Coordinating integration planning and performance tracking post-transaction to ensure long-term success.

Preparing clear, compelling reports and presentations for Sandboxs leadership and board committees.

Collaborating with compliance, risk, strategy, and finance teams to align on capital planning and corporate priorities.

WHAT YOU BRING TO SANDBOX :

Education : Bachelors degree in commerce, business administration, management, environmental science, sustainability, or related field.

Experience : 3 to 5 years of experience in an ESG, sustainability, or corporate responsibility role with a focus on strategic analysis and reporting.

Financial Wizard : Extensive financial knowledge and understanding required to link sustainability KPIs to corporate financial performance.

Insurance Pro : Experience and understanding of functional and technical knowledge of insurance underwriting, claims and reinsurance. Direct experience within the insurance or financial services sector is an asset.

Problem-solving skills : Ability to visualize, articulate, conceptualize, or solve problems by making logical and reasonable decisions given the available information.

Interpersonal & communication skills : Strong collaborator with the ability to clearly communicate complex ideas, facilitate cross-functional teamwork, and build rapport with diverse stakeholders.

COME OUT TO PLAY

Well, youve made it this far! Looks like you might be a potential fit, email your resume to and mention Manager, Sustainability SP#491 in the subject line and attach your resume and cover letter.

We thank all interested candidates; however, only those considered for an interview will be contacted.