Manager, Sustainability & ESG

Dream; Toronto; On-site; CAD 100,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a leading real estate investment and management company as a Manager of Sustainability & ESG in Toronto. This pivotal role involves leading the collection and reporting of sustainability data, ensuring compliance with regulations, and contributing to impactful sustainability initiatives. The ideal candidate possesses relevant experience in the environmental and sustainability sectors, alongside strong communication and analytical skills. Be part of a dynamic team committed to achieving net-zero goals and fostering sustainable practices across the organization.

Qualifications

• 3-5 years of experience in Environmental, Sustainability, or Impact sectors.
• Strong understanding of emissions reporting standards and frameworks.
• Experience in commercial real estate/property management is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Lead sustainability data collection, analysis, and reporting to ensure compliance.
• Manage GHG verification and data assurance processes.
• Contribute to annual Sustainability Report and strategic sustainability goals.

Skills

Data analysis

Communication

Problem Solving

Stakeholder Engagement

Quantitative skills

Education

Graduate degree in Sustainability, Environment, or Climate Change

Tools

Greenhouse Gas Protocol

GRESB

LEED

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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 $28 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.

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