Senior Advisor, Corporate Responsibility and ESG reporting

Transat; Montreal; On-site; CAD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Transat is seeking a Corporate Responsibility expert to lead ESG reporting and sustainability initiatives. The role involves developing strategies, managing projects, and collaborating with various teams to enhance Transat's commitment to sustainable practices. Ideal candidates will have a strong background in sustainable development and excellent communication skills.

Benefits

Travel privileges

Modern, inspiring work environment

Qualifications

• 5-8 years' experience in sustainable development and/or ESG disclosure.
• Strong communication and writing skills for reports and presentations.

Responsibilities

• Deploy the Corporate Responsibility strategy with a focus on ESG reporting.
• Develop processes and guidelines to support sustainability objectives.
• Coordinate the production of the CR annual report and its updates.

Skills

Communication

Data Management

Interpersonal Skills

Project Management

Sustainability Knowledge

Education

Undergraduate degree in management, science, environment, sustainable development or equivalent

MBA or Master's degree in management or sustainable development

Job description

Our mission is to be the preferred airline of our customers and our team.

Open-mindedness, care for others, intelligence at work and, above all, a healthy dose of fun enable us to achieve great things every day, such as becoming the first international tour operator to obtain Travelife certification for our commitment to sustainable tourism. We have also won the title of world's best leisure airline several times over. And that's just the beginning.

Want to join us? As soon as you're hired, you'll enjoy travel privileges to discover the world. You'll also have the opportunity to work in a modern, inspiring environment.

Job Description

The incumbent will be responsible for the successful deployment of the Corporate Responsibility (CR) strategy and for supporting the development and implementation of ESG reporting processes in close collaboration with the Finance team.

To discover Transat's CR commitments and platform : :

Responsibilities

Work in synergy with the rest of the Corporate Responsibility team (Leader, Senior Director and Senior Advisor) to deploy the CR strategy, with emphasis on ESG reporting processes.

• Develop processes, policies and guidelines to support the strategy and the achievement of objectives.
• Evaluate project proposals in terms of effectiveness, feasibility and strategic alignment, and monitor budgets and schedules for programs under his / her responsibility.
• Sit on cross-functional working committees to ensure integration of CR strategy into operations (responsible procurement, ESG reporting and sustainable practices).

Ensure continuous monitoring of sustainability strategy.

• Establish benchmarks, performance indicators and internal dashboards to identify opportunities for improvement and optimize systems, processes and controls to meet reporting needs.
• Analyze and interpret data for various reporting needs.
• Coordinate the production of the CR annual report and its updates.

Work closely with the Finance team as well as internal colleagues who contribute to the CR strategy in order to disclose the ESG information required by the various standards to which Transat complies :

• Co-lead with the Finance team a working committee dedicated to ESG reporting according to the various international standards to which Transat is subject (voluntary and regulatory).
• Contribute directly to the development of environmental, social and governance (ESG) reports for senior management and external stakeholders (investors, governments, customers, etc.). Develop new and enhanced environmental and social KPIs, implement dashboards, create reports and contribute to the preparation of internal presentations, memos and dashboards for the Executive Committee and Board of Directors.
• Develop and oversee an updated ESG management and reporting system - data management, audit and reporting processes, in collaboration with accounting, risk management, investors relations and legal teams.

Mobilize internal stakeholders and external partners on all sustainability strategy issues ( accessibility, ESG disclosure, decarbonization, responsible procurement, sustainable travel, etc.).

Other responsibilities

• Act as SME - Subject matter expert in CR and ESG reporting to influence either decision making and / or management of cross-functional projects.
• Monitor industry best practices in CR.
• Work closely with the Communications team to promote our initiatives and programs.
• Coordinate external mandates awarded to external partners for specific projects ( climate scenario analysis, double materiality assessment, etc.).
• Work on projects related to waste management, climate change, sustainable procurement and community investment.

Qualifications

• Undergraduate degree in management, science, environment, sustainable development or other equivalent program.
• MBA or Master's degree in management or sustainable development an asset.
• Between 5 and 8 years' experience in a position related to sustainable development and / or ESG disclosure.
• Communication and writing skills (several reports and presentations to be produced).

What we are looking for?

We're looking for someone who is passionate about sustainability, seeks to understand processes and masters data management.

• Agility, versatility and resilience
• Methodical and organized; able to juggle multiple projects and priorities simultaneously
• Self-reliant and resourceful
• Sense of initiative and intrapreneurship
• Strong interpersonal skills and inclusive leadership
• Able to face complex challenges and work in a constantly changing industry
• Dynamic personality, enthusiastic about the industry's sustainability challenges
• Team spirit

Additional Information

Employment Equity

At Transat, we foster an environment where inclusiveness, respect and equity reign. We endeavour to build a workforce that reflects the diversity of our customers as well as the communities to which we travel. We encourage women, members of visible minorities, ethnic minorities, aboriginal peoples as well as people with disabilities to submit their candidacy. Transat will accommodate people with disabilities throughout the recruitment and selection process. If you require an accommodation, please contact us in order to work together in meeting adequately your needs.