Sustainability Specialist

Farm Credit Canada; Calgary; On-site; CAD 90,000 - 123,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading agricultural finance organization in Calgary seeks a Sustainability Specialist to support environmental initiatives and engage with stakeholders. The role requires a bachelor's degree in a relevant field and four years of experience. Candidates must be team players and problem-solvers, adept in managing multiple priorities. This permanent position offers a competitive salary range of $90,710 - $122,726.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a relevant field combined with at least four years of experience.
• Experience with sustainability or ESG certifications.

Responsibilities

• Assess risks and opportunities related to business processes.
• Coach and mentor others on performance management.
• Provide recommendations on governance gaps.
• Maintain sustainability policies and disclosures.
• Develop and implement key performance indicators.

Skills

Stakeholder assessment

Coaching and mentoring

Governance advisory

Sustainability performance monitoring

Agile teamwork

Education

Bachelor's degree in business, commerce, or environmental engineering

Job description

Closing Date (MM / DD / YYYY) :

05 / 01 / 2025

Worker Type : Permanent

Language(s) Required :

English

Term Duration (in months) :

$90,710 - $122,726 Sustainability expertise rewarded

Sustainability is about meeting today’s needs while preserving the ability of future generations to meet theirs – a principle that aligns with the values of FCC and our customers. As a Sustainability Specialist, you’ll support efforts to build industry cohesion on environmental sustainability with external stakeholders, drive the implementation of FCC’s inaugural Climate and Nature Adaptation and Transition plan, and engage with customer-facing teams to apply a sustainability / ESG lens to high-profile deals.

What you’ll do

• Work with stakeholders to assess risks and opportunities related to business processes and projects, customer offerings and key business decisions
• Coach and mentor others to effectively manage performance and best practices
• Provide recommendations and consultation on governance gaps
• Maintain sustainability policies and disclosures
• Research, develop and implement key performance indicators to monitor FCC’s overall sustainability performance

What we’re looking for

• Dedicated team player who shines in an agile, innovative and collaborative environment
• Problem-solver able to deliver on critical timelines and manage multiple priorities
• Relationship‑builder and influencer with proven intellectual curiosity

What you’ll need

• A bachelor’s degree in business, commerce, administration, environmental engineering or other relevant sustainability or ESG certifications and designations combined with at least four years of experience (or an equivalent combination of education and experience)