Reporting Specialist, Global Sustainability (Contract)

McCain Foods; Toronto; On-site; CAD 81,000 - 109,000; Full time

Job summary

A food production company based in Toronto is seeking a Reporting Specialist in Global Sustainability. This role involves leading the sustainability reporting strategy, ensuring compliance with global standards, and engaging with diverse stakeholders. Ideal candidates will have 5+ years in sustainability reporting, strong project management skills, and an analytical mindset. Attractive compensation package and full benefits for long-term contracts.

Benefits

Health coverage

Retirement savings

Vacation and holidays

Mental health resources

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in corporate sustainability reporting and/or communications.
• In-depth knowledge of global sustainability reporting frameworks (GRI, TCFD, ISSB, CDP).
• Proven track record in corporate communication report development.

Responsibilities

• Lead project management for McCain’s annual Sustainability Report.
• Manage data collection for sustainability targets and KPIs.
• Prepare for and manage compliance with global regulatory reporting requirements.

Skills

Corporate sustainability reporting

Stakeholder engagement

Project management

Analytical skills

Attention to detail

Education

Bachelor's degree in a relevant field

Tools

Data management software

Job description

Position Title: Reporting Specialist, Global Sustainability (Contract)

Position Type: Temporary - Full-Time

Position Location: Toronto HQ

Requisition ID:38042

In every role, McCainers are ambitious, curious, and passionate about creating exceptional work experiences—together. With a customer-first mindset, we make doing business with McCain easy.

Overview

This is an exciting opportunity to join McCain’s Global Sustainability team and help accelerate our journey toward planet-friendly food. You will lead and enhance McCain’s global sustainability reporting strategy, playing a pivotal role in shaping how we measure, manage, and communicate our sustainability performance and impact.

If you are passionate about sustainability, thrive in a global, dynamic environment, and can engage diverse stakeholders while navigating complex challenges with empathy, this could be the role for you.

What you'll be doing

• Lead project management for McCain’s annual Sustainability Report, ensuring accurate storytelling of our performance through data and insights, while coordinating across functions such as Finance, Procurement, Agriculture, HR, and Communications.
• Manage and oversee data collection for sustainability targets and KPIs, aligned with external reporting standards (e.g., GRI), by partnering with subject matter experts across our five sustainability pillars: Smart & Sustainable Farming, Resource Efficient Operations, Good Food, Thriving Communities, and Strong Foundations.
• Prepare for and manage compliance with global regulatory reporting requirements, notably the EU Corporate Sustainability Reporting Directive (CSRD) and the Australian Sustainability Reporting Standard (AASB).
• Monitor evolving sustainability reporting legislation and proactively adapt processes.
• Lead submissions for global benchmarks and industry surveys, including CDP and WBA.
• Manage internal sustainability reporting requirements, including updates to the Board and Steering Committees.
• Support the Commercial team with customer and stakeholder sustainability reporting requests.
• Drive sustainability data governance and controls, improving auditability through standard operating procedures and enhanced processes.
• Collaborate with Data & Technology teams on the implementation of sustainability data software.
• Conduct research and benchmarking reviews on peer and competitor reporting.

What you'll need to be successful

• 5+ years of experience in corporate sustainability reporting and/or communications.
• In-depth knowledge of global sustainability reporting frameworks (GRI, TCFD, ISSB, CDP) and regulatory requirements (CSRD, CSDDD, AASB).
• Proven track record in corporate communication report development; external assurance experience is a plus.
• Strong project management and stakeholder engagement skills; ability to juggle multiple initiatives and meet deadlines.
• Analytical mindset with the ability to interpret data, build performance narratives, and distill complex insights with precision.
• Strong understanding of environmental and social sustainability topics, including climate change risk.
• Exceptional attention to detail to ensure accuracy and reliability in reporting.

About the team

Reporting to the Sr. Manager, Global Sustainability, you will collaborate with global, regional, and commercial teams to lead sustainability disclosures and manage external reporting requests in line with growing ESG requirements. You will also play a key role in supporting regional and commercial stakeholders on material sustainability topics.

About McCain

McCain Foods is a global organization focused on sustainable food production. This description reflects the role and responsibilities as posted.

Leadership principles

At McCain, our leadership principles guide how we engage with customers, collaborate as a team, and achieve success. We focus on understanding customer needs, driving innovation, empowering people, and taking ownership to clear obstacles and deliver results.

The McCain experience

We are McCain. This statement is a testament to our collective strength and individual value. Your contributions play a vital role in our success. Our winning culture is rooted in authenticity and trust, empowering us to bring out the best in one another. Here, you’ll find opportunities to learn, grow, and thrive. Join us and experience why we’re better together.

Compensation Package: 81,600.00 - 108,900.00 CAD annual base salary equivalency, paid in alignment to contract term.

The above reflects the target compensation range for the position at the time of posting. Hiring compensation will be determined based on experience, skill set, education and training, and other organizational needs.

Benefits: At McCain, we’re on a mission to create a winning culture that puts employee safety and well-being at the heart of what we do, every day. We understand and appreciate that each person’s needs are unique and ensure our benefits & well-being programs reflect that. Should this role hold a duration 12 months or longer, you will be eligible for our full benefits suite. This includes the following benefits: health coverage (medical, dental, vision, prescription drug), retirement savings benefits, and leave support including medical, family and bereavement. Well-being programs include vacation and holidays, company-supported volunteering time, and mental health resources. Coverages are aligned with country, provincial and state governing plans and can vary by work level, location and nature of the role. Additional benefit detail available during the application process.

Your well-being matters to us, and we’re here to provide you with the necessary resources to support you in being your best self at work — and at home.

McCain Foods is an equal opportunity employer. As a global family-owned company, we strive to be the employer of choice in the diverse communities around the world in which we live and work. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, sex, age, veteran status, disability, or any other protected characteristic under applicable law.

McCain is an accessible employer. If you require an accommodation throughout the recruitment process, please let us know, and we will work with you to find appropriate solutions.

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Job Family: Agriculture; Research & Development; Supply Chain & Logistics

Location(s): CA - Canada : Ontario : Toronto

Company: McCain Foods (Canada)