Manager, Sustainability & ESG

Dream Unlimited Corp; Toronto; On-site; CAD 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking company as a Manager of Sustainability and ESG, where you will play a pivotal role in shaping sustainability initiatives across multiple sectors. This role involves leading data collection and reporting efforts, ensuring compliance with regulations, and engaging with stakeholders to drive impactful sustainability strategies. You will contribute to the company's net zero goals and enhance its sustainability performance, all within a collaborative and innovative environment. If you are passionate about sustainability and eager to make a difference in the real estate industry, this opportunity is for you.

Benefits

Continuous Learning Opportunities

Open Work Environment

Fun Events

Diversity Commitment

Qualifications

• 3-5 years of relevant experience in Environmental or Sustainability sectors.
• Strong understanding of emissions reporting standards and frameworks.

Responsibilities

• Lead collection and reporting of sustainability data for compliance.
• Monitor emerging sustainability regulations and trends.

Skills

Emissions Reporting Standards

Data Analysis

Sustainability Reporting

Stakeholder Engagement

Quantitative Skills

Strategic Thinking

Problem Solving

Communication Skills

Education

Graduate Degree in Sustainability or Environment

Tools

GRESB

BOMA

LEED

Job description

Dream is looking for a Manager, Sustainability & ESG

We are always looking for the best and brightest to join our thriving community. Dream is looking for a Manager of Sustainability and ESG. This role works across the Dream group of companies, including five publicly traded companies and four private funds, totaling over $27B of assets under management.

What will you do?

In this role, you will be playing a major role in sustainability data collection and reporting, staying on track with regulations and voluntary reporting initiatives, providing technical expertise and supporting our sustainability and impact initiatives, including net zero goals, in our developments, owned and managed assets, and internal operations. The ideal candidate will have a highly relevant consultancy background, ESG data assurance experience or experience in a similar role at another Real Estate company.

Responsibilities include:

• Lead the collection, analysis, and reporting of sustainability data to ensure compliance with regulatory requirements and voluntary reporting standards.
• Lead and perform collection, organization and assurance of all sustainability data, including utility data. This includes GHG mapping, auditing and reporting in accordance with the GHG Protocol.
• Manage the GHG verification and data assurance process, working with internal, cross-functional groups and external consultants and assurance providers and support the implementation of internal controls processes.
• Contribute and lead improvements to third party ESG rating agency scores.
• Monitor and interpret emerging sustainability regulations and trends to ensure the company remains compliant and proactive.
• Work with the Sustainability team and other internal groups to identify, develop and implement opportunities to engage employees in sustainability efforts.
• Provide internal advisory services to businesses and functions on how emerging sustainability issues and opportunities impact their bottom line.
• Contribute to the annual Sustainability Report and other reports that highlight our progress and performance against approved sustainability goals and commitments.
• Perform research to routinely benchmark Dream relative to our industry competitors on sustainability performance.
• Represent Dream on various external associations and working groups, including sharing key learnings and practices with internal partners.
• Support efforts in achieving and maintaining green building certifications (BOMA, LEED, etc.)

What qualifications are we looking for?

• A graduate degree in a relevant field of study (Sustainability, Environment, Climate Change)
• 3-5 years of relevant work experience in Environmental, Sustainability or Impact sectors.
• Strong understanding of emissions reporting standards and frameworks (Greenhouse Gas Protocol), net zero reporting standards (CRREM, SBTi), GRI (Global Reporting Initiative), TCFD (Task Force on Climate related Financial Disclosures), SASB (Sustainability Accounting Standards Board), ISSB (International Sustainability Standards Board), CSDS (Canadian Sustainability Disclosure Standards) and CSRD (Corporate Sustainability Reporting Directive).
• Proven ability to work with diverse stakeholder groups across multiple locations.
• Previous success in collaborating with multiple stakeholders with varying interests to reach mutually beneficial outcomes.
• Experience with GRESB, Green Building Certifications, PRI is an asset.
• Commercial real estate/property management industry experience is preferred.
• CPA designation is an asset.
• Consultancy background is an asset.
• Strong quantitative/analytical skills.
• Strategic thinker and agile problem solver, while simultaneously driving a rigorous, data-driven approach to understanding the environment and driving for results.
• A strong communicator who can effectively address both small and large groups with empathy, credibility and trust.

Who are we?
Dream Unlimited is an award-winning Canadian real estate investment, development and management company with approximately $27 billion of assets under management in North America and Europe. Our scope of business includes asset management and management services for four publicly listed funds.

Dream has grown substantially since its formation in 1994, becoming one of Canada’s leading real estate companies with a diverse workforce in North America and Europe. We are one of Canada’s largest developers, building communities for people to live in; developing land, homes, condominiums, retail centers and renewable power projects. We also build communities to work in, bringing office, industrial and retail spaces to life. We invest in and manage properties, enriching them for the people who work here and the greater community.

Our entrepreneurial spirit drives us to seize unconventional opportunities and approach every project with passion and purpose. At Dream, we care about our employees, provide exciting work opportunities, open work environments, and fun events, fostering an atmosphere where continuous learning and innovation thrive. Join us and make a difference.

Dream Unlimited is committed to workplace diversity and provides accommodations to applicants with disabilities throughout our hiring process. If you require accommodation through any aspect our process, please let us know and we will work with you to meet your needs.