Strategic Programs Director, Climate

Intello Technologies Inc.; Toronto; Hybrid; CAD 118,000 - 178,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading technology company is seeking a Strategic Programs Director, Climate, to lead its climate strategy. The role involves developing actionable Climate Transition Plans and ensuring operational alignment with sustainability goals. Ideal candidates have extensive experience in climate strategy and a proven track record in complex organizations. They will engage with multiple stakeholders to drive transparency and collaboration towards a low-carbon economy.

Benefits

Comprehensive total rewards package

Minimum 3 weeks of vacation

Flexible benefits plan

Generous pension and share purchase programs

Career growth and learning opportunities

Qualifications

• 8–10 years’ experience in climate, sustainability, or ESG roles.
• Strong leadership skills in climate strategy.
• Deep knowledge of climate frameworks like TCFD and GHG Protocol.

Responsibilities

• Lead the development and execution of the climate strategy.
• Define clear interim and long-term decarbonization targets.
• Embed climate risk into enterprise risk management.

Skills

Leadership

Project Management

Communication

Climate Expertise

Sustainability Knowledge

Education

8–10 years in ESG or climate sustainability

Tools

Regulatory Frameworks

Sustainability Reporting Standards

Job description

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Jobs by Category : People & Culture, Finance and Corporate Affairs

Job Function : Project Management

Status : Full Time

Schedule : Regular

Description

Are You Ready for an Entrepreneurial Role leading TELUS' Climate Transition?

Join our team

The TELUS Sustainability and ESG Team collaborates with our products and services teams and our procurement and supply chain operations teams to ensure sustainability and environmental considerations are embedded into our policies, practices and procedures. Additionally, our team develops strategies and action plans to support biodiversity in our communities to protect our planet. We are seeking an individual with an entrepreneurial mindset, a track record of leading company-wide programs and projects with experience in procurement and supply chain operations as well as providing environmental subject matter expertise.

Here’s the impact you’ll make and what we will accomplish together :

As Strategic Programs Director, Climate, you will be part of a high profile portfolio and report to the Global Head of Sustainability & ESG. Through your collaborative and programmatic approach you will : solve problems, introduce new and innovative ideas, and hone a vision for a balance of integrated sustainability solutions across TELUS’ value chain whilst ensuring strong interlock between teams. If you thrive in a fast-paced, high-performance environment and are looking to contribute to a highly engaged team culture where there are ongoing opportunities to learn, then we’d love to hear from you!

What you’ll do

The Strategic Programs Director of Climate will lead the development and execution of the organization’s climate strategy, with a core focus on delivering actionable Climate Transition Plans (CTPs). This role requires a highly strategic and technically knowledgeable leader with experience navigating regulatory frameworks, sustainability reporting, risk management, and cross-sector collaboration. The successful candidate will play a pivotal role in enabling the organization to meet our net-zero commitment, align with the climate disclosure framework, and integrate science-based targets across business functions.

Strategic Leadership & Climate Transition Planning

• Lead the design and implementation of the TELUS’ Climate Transition Plan, ensuring alignment with international climate goals (e.g., 1.5°C pathway, Paris Agreement)
• Define clear interim and long-term decarbonization targets in line with science-based approaches (e.g., SBTi)
• Integrate KPI’s into core business strategy and financial planning, working closely with the CFO, risk, and operations teams
• Develop climate-related scenario analysis tools (e.g., NGFS, IEA scenarios) to assess transition and physical risks and opportunities
• Embed climate risk considerations into enterprise risk management and decision-making processes
• Work with finance and strategy teams to conduct portfolio and asset-level transition readiness assessments
• Ensure governance structures are in place for climate oversight and delivery, including board-level accountability
• Lead climate disclosure and reporting in accordance with TCFD, ISSB, CDP, and CSRD (as applicable)
• Monitor, evaluate, and publicly report progress against transition milestones, adjusting strategies as needed based on new science or regulation
• Lead reporting of climate-linked KPIs and executive compensation incentives tied to climate performance
• Act as internal champion for climate transition, engaging cross-functional teams (procurement, operations, HR, marketing) to embed CTP into day-to-day operations
• Engage with external stakeholders including investors, regulators, NGOs, and industry groups to ensure transparency and collaboration
• Build trust and understanding across the organization to drive cultural change toward a low-carbon economy

Qualifications

What you bring :

• 8–10 years’ experience in climate, sustainability, or ESG roles with demonstrated leadership in climate strategy or transition planning
• Proven experience delivering climate transition plans, net-zero roadmaps, or decarbonization initiatives within complex organizations
• Deep knowledge of climate frameworks (e.g., TCFD, SBTi, TNFD, GHG Protocol, ISO 14064)
• Familiarity with carbon pricing, offsets / credits, and internal carbon accounting
• Strong leadership, project management, and communication skills
• Experience working within or advising financial institutions, corporates, or government bodies on climate transition issues
• Experience with audit and assurance processes for sustainability reporting

Salary Range : $118,000-$178,000

Performance Bonus or Sales Incentive Plan : 30%

Actual total compensation will be determined based on factors such as knowledge, skills, performance and experience. In addition, TELUS offers rewarding benefits, which may vary per job function, such as :

• Comprehensive total rewards package highlighting competitive salary and bonus structures, minimum 3 weeks of vacation, and flexible benefits plan to meet the needs of you and your family
• Flexibility to work in-office, virtually or a combination of both
• Generous company matched pension and share purchase programs
• Opportunity to give back to communities in which we work, live and serve
• Career growth and learning & development opportunitiestodevelop your skills
• And much more …

Please note that the compensation shown in the job postingmay be subject to change in 2025.

A bit about us

We’re a people-focused, customer-first, purpose-driven team who works together every day to innovate and do good. We improve lives through our technology solutions and foster a culture of innovation that empowers team members to solve complex problems and create remarkable human outcomes in a digital world.

You’ll find our engaging, high-performance culture personally fulfilling, professionally challenging, and financially rewarding. We’re committed to diversity and equitable access to employment opportunities based on ability. Your unique contributions and talents will be valued and respected here. When you join our team, you’re helping us make the future friendly.

Note for Quebec candidates : if knowledge of English is required for this position, it is because the team memberwill be asked, on a regular basis, to interact in English with external or internal parties or to use English applications or software as part of their tasks.

People & Culture, Finance and Corporate Affairs

Across People & Culture, Finance and Corporate Affairs, we are the diverse and talented team responsible for making sure TELUS is managed as a world-leading organization.

We are honoured to be recognized

140,000+

Team members worldwide

of years voted One of Canada’s Best Corporate Citizens

Accessibility

TELUS is proud to foster an inclusive culture that embraces diversity. We are committed to fair employment practices and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment.

We offer accommodation for applicants with disabilities, as required, during the recruitment process.