Senior ESG Specialist

International Development Research Centre; Ottawa; On-site; CAD 80,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

A global research center in Ottawa is looking for an experienced professional to lead their ESG initiatives. The ideal candidate will manage sustainability commitments, provide strategic advice, and develop performance metrics. Applicants should have a relevant degree and a strong background in managing ESG frameworks. Excellent communication skills in both French and English are essential. This role offers an opportunity to work in an organization that values diversity and inclusion.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years managing ESG and organizational risk initiatives.
• Fluency in French and English required.
• Experience with ESG management frameworks.

Responsibilities

• Lead community of practice for ESG commitments.
• Advise on ESG initiatives and develop metrics.
• Implement the Centre’s ESG roadmap.

Skills

Managing ESG initiatives

Quantitative research

Qualitative analysis

Strategic thinking

Interpersonal skills

Education

University degree in relevant field

Job description

Overview

IDRC is home to people who share a passion for international development research. We look for employees who believe that knowledge and innovation can help solve the world’s most critical challenges. Take a minute to see if your profile fits IDRC:

Qualifications

• A University degree with a specialization relevant to sustainability, environmental studies or in accounting, business administration, commerce, finance, public administration, and organizational behavior.
• Proficiency in French and English (reading, writing and speaking).
• A minimum of 5 years of experience managing ESG and organizational risk initiatives, preferably in a public organization.
• A minimum of 3 years of experience working with ESG assessment and corporate ESG management frameworks and advising executive.
• An in-depth understanding of performance metrics development and strong competencies in quantitative and qualitative research, analysis and reporting.
• Familiarity with one or more geographical and thematic areas of interest to IDRC would be considered an asset.
• You are:
• Aligned with the IDRC’s culture and value statements: At IDRC we are respectful, intentional, and accountable.
• A skilled communicator demonstrating a high degree of strategic thinking, creativity and initiative used to identify and adopt new approaches and developments.
• A team player and strong leader with excellent interpersonal skills including sensitivity towards individual, gender, and cultural differences.
• Result-oriented with superior organizing, problem-solving, negotiating, implementing, and monitoring skills able to work under pressure using your initiative and sound judgment.
• A change agent, qualified to provide instructions, advice, guidance and lead the exchange of information.
• Proficient in foresight analysis and environmental scanning of global ESG and emerging trends to identify threats and opportunities.

Responsibilities

• You are interested in:
• Leading a community of practice on how IDRC defines, develops, and maintains its strategic commitments and goals aligned with the ESG framework.
• Being the ESG subject matter expert to advise the Centre and lead ESG specific initiatives.
• Partnering with stakeholders to implement and operationalize the Centre’s ESG roadmap.
• Developing and maintaining appropriate metrics to monitor and report on the Centre’s ESG performance.
• Aligning, connecting and elevating ESG strategies across international business platforms and regions including developing key presentations, tracking, and reporting on strategic commitments and goals, and leading the delivery of sustainability reports and communications to stakeholders.
• Joining an organization that values and models diversity, inclusion, and equity.

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