Sustainability Initiatives Manager (12 Months)

AMA - Alberta Motor Association; Edmonton; On-site; CAD 90,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

AMA - Alberta Motor Association is seeking a Sustainability Initiatives Manager to identify, develop, implement and champion sustainability programs across our organization. Reporting to the VP, Corporate Purpose, you will align environmental efforts with AMA’s business goals and our purpose: to protect the things that matter most.

You are a passionate sustainability professional with strong influence, strategic thinking, and change management skills, able to lead cross-functional teams and

Qualifications

• 5+ years in environmental and sustainability programs with KPIs and roadmaps.
• Strong communication and presentation skills to diverse audiences.
• Experience coaching and advising across all levels of an organization.
• Knowledge of sustainability reporting and governance is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Lead and champion sustainability initiatives aligned with AMA’s strategy.
• Collaborate with senior management and the Environmental Sustainability Steering Committee.
• Identify opportunities, develop plans, and track progress against targets.
• Educate stakeholders and coordinate cross-functional teams for execution.
• Lead annual impact reporting with Communications, Marketing and partners.
• Monitor regulatory trends and benchmark key sustainability metrics.
• Manage budgets and external vendors as needed.
• Tell AMA’s sustainability story in recruitment and employer branding.

Skills

Sustainability strategy

Influence management

Change management

Project management

Communication skills

Stakeholder engagement

Leadership

Education

Bachelor’s degree in related field

Job description

Champion Sustainability. Drive Change at Scale.

The Opportunity

This posting is for a 12-month position

AMA is looking for a Sustainability Initiatives Manager to help identify, develop, implement and champion sustainability programs across our organization. Reporting to the VP, Corporate Purpose, this role plays a key part in aligning our environmental efforts with AMA’s business goals and our purpose: to protect the things that matter most. If you are a passionate sustainability professional with a talent for influencing others and driving meaningful change, we want to hear from you.

A Place to Belong

AMA is more than a workplace; it’s a family. Together, we help protect the things that matter most to our more than one-million members—everything from roadside safety to retail savings, food security to childhood well-being. And with operations that span automotive, registries, travel, insurance and more, the opportunities to grow with us are almost limitless! For us, curiosity fuels innovation. We value people who are eager to explore new ideas and who are comfortable putting emerging technologies into practice. We see experience with AI-powered tools like ChatGPT, Copilot, and similar platforms as a real plus - especially when it’s used to work smarter, increase efficiency, and find better ways to get things done.

Building on a century of proud service in Alberta communities, we’re passionate about making a meaningful difference in the places where we live and work. And that all begins with our people. As part of the AMA team, you’ll enjoy:

• Competitive wage
• Employee-exclusive discounts on travel, insurance, memberships, and more
• Ongoing professional development
• Vacation earnings paid out with each pay period
• Flexible work models that make sense for your lifestyle

Who You Are

• You are deeply passionate about sustainability and climate change, with a highly developed understanding of environmental issues and a drive to make a real impact
• You are an exceptional communicator and relationship-builder who can present effectively to diverse audiences - from front-line employees to executives and board members.
• You bring outstanding influence management skills and naturally build trust with stakeholders at all levels, both inside and outside the organization.
• You are an independent, strategic thinker who fosters curiosity and continuous process improvement, with the ability to translate concepts into actionable plans.
• You thrive in fast-paced, dynamic environments and are results-oriented, with strong program, project and/or change management skills.
• You are a collaborative team player who inspires others to become sustainability champions and can coach cross-functional teams to deliver on shared goals.

How You’ll Make an Impact

• Drive sustainability initiatives in alignment with AMA’s brand, budget and strategic direction, working in partnership with senior management and the Environmental Sustainability Steering Committee.
• Partner with operations, departments, employees and employee groups to identify new opportunities for sustainability programs.
• Coordinate and empower cross-functional teams to develop and execute plans to reduce AMA’s environmental footprint, tracking the impact and execution of initiatives across the organization.
• Build momentum by educating stakeholders on sustainability efforts in collaboration with the Green Squad, employee communications, public relations and other enterprise teams.
• Serve as environmental sustainability lead for annual impact reporting, working with Corporate Communications, Marketing and Creative Agency teams on implementation.
• Monitor global, government and regulatory news, trends and best practices to stay current on the evolving sustainability landscape and standards.
• Support identification and tracking of key sustainability metrics and benchmarks, making recommendations to monitor progress and reputation.
• Manage program budgets and external consultants or vendors as needed.
• Develop business cases for sustainability programs and build compelling, effective presentations for diverse audiences.
• Collaborate with colleagues across the CAA and AAA Federations to support and advance sustainability programs.
• Assume responsibility for tracking and reporting emissions, waste and energy utilization, and ensure AMA’s regulated entities meet required reporting and compliance obligations.
• Work closely with Communications and Human Resources teams to tell AMA’s sustainability story as part of the employer brand, and in recruitment, retention and onboarding.
• Plan and coordinate meeting content for the Green Squad and the Environmental Sustainability Sub-Committee.

What You Bring to the Table

• Bachelor’s degree (BA/BS) in a related field, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
• 5+ years of experience with environmental and sustainability programs, including materiality assessments, goals, targets and KPIs, implementation roadmaps, and corporate sustainability strategies.
• Expertise in carbon emissions inventories, green electricity options, carbon capture and offsets, green transportation, electric vehicles, logistics and/or other technologies tied to the green economy.
• Experience advising on the reporting and disclosure of sustainability and/or climate risk and performance in annual or sustainability reports.
• Demonstrated ability to develop and deliver sustainability and environmental awareness training for senior and executive management and/or board of directors.
• Proven experience coaching, counselling and guiding clients and staff across all levels of an organization.
• Experience in insurance, financial services or other regulated industries is considered an asset.
• Exceptional communication, relationship-building and project management skills, with the ability to present to diverse audiences including executives, board members and strategic partners.
• Strong program, project and/or change management skills.

Belonging Matters Here

AMA is committed to providing an inclusive, respectful, and accessible environment. If you require an accommodation at any time during our recruitment process, please contact [e-mail]. We’ll work with you feel supported throughout your journey with us.

WORK MODEL

In-Office

We thank all applicants for their interest; however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.