Sustainability & Citizenship Consultant - Temporary Full-Time (12 months)

The Co-operators Group; Guelph; Hybrid; CAD 73,000 - 121,000; Full time

Job summary

The Co-operators Group in Canada is seeking a Sustainability & Citizenship Consultant to lead social impact initiatives within a hybrid work structure. The role focuses on managing partnerships, reporting outcomes, and aligning programs with strategic goals.

A strong communicator will guide internal and external stakeholders to maximize community impact. This temporary full-time position requires a degree in a relevant field and 3–5 years of experience in the social impact sector, with

Qualifications

• University degree in business, non-profit management, sustainability or related Social Sciences.
• 3-5 years of experience in social impact, non-profit management, charities, program and partnership development.
• Strong partnership-building skills and ability to build trust with internal and external partners.
• Strong organizational skills including planning, budgeting, scheduling, and problem solving.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Experience and knowledge of the social impact sector in Canada (non-profits, charities).
• Solid knowledge of co-operative philosophy, values and sector.
• Demonstrated commitment to the community and active volunteerism.
• Ability to work collaboratively in a team-oriented environment.

Responsibilities

• Develops and maintains ongoing relationships with community organizations and internal partners in support of Co-operators social impact framework.
• Supports planning and coordination of internal Citizenship-related partnerships and initiatives across the organization.
• Engages employees across the organization through community initiatives, volunteering, and employee-led committees.
• Evaluates the impact and effectiveness of programs and partnerships to assess progress towards business goals and desired social impact.
• Coordinates community giving-related data collection and reporting for Co-operators Integrated Annual Report and external certifications, such as the Imagine Canada PRISM Certification.
• Conducts research, scans best practices and trends in the social impact sector, and engages partners in strategic learning to support program and partnership development.
• Supports AVP, Citizenship in communicating about Citizenship programs, priorities and impact to external and internal audiences.
• Identifies opportunities for continuous improvement and efficiency of Citizenship work processes.
• Contributes to the development of annual department plans towards achievement of department objectives and standards.

Skills

Communication

Critical thinking

Relationship building

Influence/change management

Education

University degree in business/non-profit/sustainability

Job description

Sustainability & Citizenship Consultant - Temporary Full-Time (12 months)

Job Category: Member Relations & Corporate Services

Requisition Number: SUSTA006803

• Posted : October 5, 2026
• Full-Time

Locations

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Guelph, ON, CAN

Description

Company: CGL
Department: Sustainability and Citizenship
Employment Type: Temporary Full-Time (12 months)
Work Model: Hybrid (2 days in office)
Language: English is required, French is an asset
Additional Information: This role is currently vacant

The Opportunity:

We are a leading Canadian financial services co-operative committed to being a catalyst for a sustainable and resilient society and our team is essential to deliver on this strategy. That's why we prioritize our people, to ensure we provide a strong culture and development opportunities which enables our team to thrive and to live our purpose. The best part is that you will work with people that care passionately about you, our clients, and our communities.

The Sustainability and Citizenship team envisions a sustainable society where businesses, communities and the economy thrive in alignment with nature's cycles. We act as a catalyst for Co-operators by delivering innovative and impactful programs that create value and drive change in our communities and are committed to making a difference by acting as a strategic, collaborative and passionate leader in the Financial Services industry.

The Sustainability and Citizenship Consultant role supports management in identification and stewardship of programming and partnerships, both internal and external, for meaningful social impact and effective storytelling as a purpose-driven co-operative.

How you will create impact:

• Develops and maintains ongoing relationships with community organizations and internal partners in support of Co-operators social impact framework.
• Supports planning and coordination of internal Citizenship-related partnerships and initiatives across the organization.
• Engages employees across the organization through community initiatives, volunteering, and employee-led committees.
• Evaluates the impact and effectiveness of programs and partnerships to assess progress towards business goals and desired social impact.
• Coordinates community giving-related data collection and reporting for Co-operators Integrated Annual Report and external certifications, such as the Imagine Canada PRISM Certification.
• Conducts research, scans best practices and trends in the social impact sector, and engages partners in strategic learning to support program and partnership development.
• Supports AVP, Citizenship in communicating about Citizenship programs, priorities and impact to external and internal audiences (social media, clients, staff, members, senior leadership team, Board of Directors and management across the group of companies).
• Identifies opportunities for continuous improvement and efficiency of Citizenship work processes.
• Contributes to the development of annual department plans towards achievement of department objectives and standards.

How you will succeed:

• You have an innovative mindset to improve operational efficiencies and ability to influence change, with a primary focus on community and business needs.
• You use critical thinking skills to recognize assumptions, evaluate arguments, draw conclusions and proactively propose solutions.
• You have strong communication skills to clearly convey messages and explore diverse points of view.
• You build trusting relationships and provide guidance to support the development of programming.

To join our team:

• University degree in business, non-profit management, sustainability or other relevant Social Sciences.
• 3-5 years of experience in social impact, non-profit management, charities, program and partnership development.
• Solid partnership-building skills and ability to build strong working relationships, trust and confidence with internal and external partners.
• Strong organizational and management skills including planning, scheduling, budgeting, decision making and problem solving.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Experience and knowledge of the social impact sector in Canada (non-profits, charities).
• Solid knowledge of co-operative philosophy, values and sector.
• Demonstrated personal commitment to the community and active volunteerism.
• Demonstrated ability to work collaboratively in a team-oriented environment.

What you need to know:

• You will travel occasionally.
• You will be subject to a Background check as a condition of employment, in the event you are the successful candidate.

What's in it for you?

• Training and development opportunities to grow your career.
• Flexible work options and paid time off to support your personal and family needs.
• A holistic approach to your well-being, with physical and mental health programs and a supportive workplace culture.
• Volunteer opportunities to give back to your community.

Expected salary range $ 72,847 - $121,411

The salary amount for the successful candidate is determined by Co-operators in its discretion and will vary depending on several criteria including but not limited to: local market conditions, geography and relevant job-related factors such as knowledge, skills, qualification, experience and education.

Employees may also have the opportunity to participate in incentive programs and earn additional compensation tied to individual and/or business performance, or other business metrics.