Sustainability Manager

Green Infrastructure Partners Inc.; Markham; On-site; CAD 130,000 - 160,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive benefits

Retirement plan

Job summary

Green Infrastructure Partners Inc. is seeking a Sustainability Manager to lead the development, implementation, and continuous improvement of our sustainability strategy.

You will drive ESG reporting, net-zero commitments, and integrate sustainable practices across operations, procurement, project delivery, and business development. You will collaborate with leaders across the organization to establish measurable goals, monitor performance, and prepare our annual Sustainability Report, while

Qualifications

• Post-secondary education in Environmental Science, Sustainability, Environmental Engineering, Geography, Business, or a related discipline.
• Minimum 7 years of experience in sustainability, ESG, environmental management, climate strategy, corporate responsibility, or a related field.
• Experience developing and implementing corporate sustainability programs and initiatives.

Responsibilities

• Lead development and implementation of Green Infrastructure Partners' sustainability strategy.
• Establish sustainability goals, metrics, and KPIs with business unit leaders.
• Monitor, track, and report on sustainability performance and emissions.
• Develop reporting frameworks for ESG disclosures and annual sustainability report.
• Collaborate with procurement and operations to enhance sustainable practices across supply chain.
• Support project pursuits by addressing sustainability requirements in proposals and bids.

Skills

Project management

Stakeholder engagement

Sustainability reporting

ESG

GHG accounting

Net-zero strategy

Data reporting

Communication

Excel

PowerPoint

Education

Environmental Science

Environmental Engineering

Geography

Tools

Excel

PowerPoint

Job description

Sustainability Manager# Careers## Sustainability ManagerApply: Markham, ON: Full time: Posted Today: R10373**Come help build the future, where our work makes the world work!****SUMMARY**Reporting to the Vice President, Land Management & Environment, the Sustainability Manager will lead the development, implementation, and continuous improvement of Green Infrastructure Partners' sustainability strategy. This role is responsible for advancing corporate sustainability initiatives, supporting net-zero commitments, enhancing ESG reporting, and partnering with business units to integrate sustainable practices across operations, procurement, project delivery, and business development.**PRIMARY SCOPE OF ROLE**The Sustainability Manager is responsible for developing and executing sustainability programs that support the company's strategic objectives and regulatory requirements. This role will collaborate with operational leaders, business units, procurement teams, and project teams to establish measurable sustainability goals, support project pursuits, and foster a culture of sustainability throughout the organization.* Lead the development and implementation of GIP's corporate sustainability strategy and objectives.* Establish sustainability goals, metrics, and performance indicators in partnership with business unit leaders.* Develop and manage the company's plan to meet Federal Net-Zero Challenge commitments and other sustainability-related requirements.* Monitor, track, and report on sustainability performance, including greenhouse gas emissions and other key environmental metrics.* Partner with Procurement and Operations teams to enhance sustainability practices throughout the supply chain and subcontractor network.* Support project pursuit teams by responding to sustainability requirements in proposals, bids, and client submissions.* Develop sustainability-related KPIs and reporting frameworks for projects and corporate initiatives.* Lead the preparation and continuous improvement of GIP's annual Sustainability Report and related ESG disclosures.* Transform internal sustainability data into meaningful reports for leadership, clients, and external stakeholders.* Research emerging sustainability trends, regulations, industry best practices, and reporting requirements.* Develop and deliver sustainability education, awareness programs, and training initiatives for employees across the organization.* Collaborate with project teams to identify opportunities for environmental improvements, emissions reductions, and sustainable business practices.* Prepare presentations, reports, and recommendations for senior leadership regarding sustainability initiatives and performance.* Support internal audits, client requests, and sustainability-related compliance requirements.**POSITION REQUIREMENTS*** Post-secondary education in Environmental Science, Sustainability, Environmental Engineering, Geography, Business, or a related discipline.* Minimum 7 years of experience in sustainability, ESG, environmental management, climate strategy, corporate responsibility, or a related field.* Experience developing and implementing corporate sustainability programs and initiatives.* Strong understanding of sustainability reporting, ESG principles, and corporate environmental performance measurement.* Experience with greenhouse gas accounting, emissions reduction programs, and net-zero strategies is considered a strong asset.* Experience within the construction, infrastructure, transportation, engineering, or industrial sectors is preferred.* Strong project management and stakeholder engagement skills.* Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and organizational abilities.* Exceptional written and verbal communication skills with the ability to influence and collaborate across all levels of the organization.* Advanced proficiency with Microsoft Office applications, particularly Excel and PowerPoint.* Ability to manage multiple priorities and thrive in a fast-paced environment.* Professional certifications related to sustainability, ESG, climate change, or environmental management are considered an asset.**WHAT WE OFFER*** Expected Base Salary: $130,000 - $160,000 per year. The actual base salary will depend on several factors including experience, qualifications, internal equity, work location and market expectations.* Annual performance-based bonus.* Comprehensive group benefits program.* Retirement savings program.* Career growth and advancement opportunities. **Disclaimers** **Artificial Intelligence (AI) Disclosure:** We may use AI-enabled tools to support certain aspects of our recruitment process, including application screening and recruitment administration. AI-generated insights or recommendations are used to assist our hiring teams and are not the sole basis for employment decisions. All hiring decisions are reviewed and made by human decision-makers. **Vacancy Status:** This posting is for an existing job vacancy. *GIP does not accept unsolicited resumes from external recruiters or agencies. We only work with approved partners directly engaged by our Human Resources team for specific searches. Unsolicited submissions will not be eligible for placement fees.* *We thank you for your interest. Only those selected for an interview will be contacted.* *Green Infrastructure Partners Inc. “GIP”, is an equal opportunity employer and encourages women, Indigenous peoples, persons with disabilities and members of visible minorities to apply. We seek to hire individuals with diverse characteristics, backgrounds and perspectives.* *We believe that world-class talent makes no distinctions based on gender, ethnic or national origin, sexual identity and orientation, age, religion or disability, but enriches itself through these differences. GIP will provide accommodations to job applicants with disabilities throughout the recruitment process. If you require an accommodation, please notify us and we will work with you to meet your needs.*