Sustainability Specialist

Colliers International Valuation & Advisory Services; Toronto; Hybrid; CAD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading real estate services firm in Toronto is looking for a Sustainability Specialist to support their global sustainability strategy. This hybrid role involves cross-functional initiatives including emissions reduction, sustainability reporting, and stakeholder engagement. Candidates should have a degree in a relevant field and experience in ESG strategy implementation. Join a dynamic team focused on making a positive impact in the communities we serve.

Benefits

Comprehensive benefits package

Career growth opportunities

Collaborative working culture

Qualifications

• 3-5 years of experience in corporate real estate, ESG strategy, or sustainability program implementation.
• Proven experience in emissions accounting and ESG data systems.

Responsibilities

• Lead ESG program implementation and manage sustainability initiatives.
• Support the creation of Colliers’ Global Sustainability Report.
• Collaborate with internal teams to integrate sustainability strategies.

Skills

Emissions accounting

Stakeholder engagement

Project management

Analytical thinking

Education

Degree in Business, Sustainability, Economics, or a related field

Tools

MS Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint)

Job description

Accelerate your success at Colliers.

Why Colliers?

As one of Canada’s leading commercial real estate services firms, we are driven by our mission to accelerate success for our people, clients, and communities.

A career at Colliers gives you the opportunity to make an impact, advance your career, and collaborate with top-tier talent. Don’t just take our word for it – we’ve been recognized as a top employer on a number of prestigious lists, including Best Workplaces in Canada, Best Workplaces for Women, Best Workplaces with Most Trusted Executive Teams, among others.

**Please note that this position is a 12-month contract role**

**This position is a hybrid role based out of our Toronto, ON office**

About the role:

The Sustainability Specialist is a key member of the Global Sustainability team and supports efforts to advance Colliers’ global sustainability strategy. The incumbent is responsible for delivering cross-functional initiatives that support data management, decarbonization strategy, sustainable procurement, regulatory readiness, and internal and external reporting. This role blends subject matter knowledge in sustainability with strong analytical, project management, and communication skills.
The incumbent works closely with global teams in People Services, Operations, Marketing, and regional leaders to support the integration of Colliers’ Global Sustainability Strategy ‘Built to Last’ and operationalize its commitments.
The ideal candidate has hands-on experience in climate and sustainability strategy implementation, ESG data platform integration and management, emissions accounting (Scopes 1, 2, and 3), policy development, and stakeholder engagement, and thrives in a high-impact, fast-paced global environment.

• Lead ESG program implementation: Deliver cross-functional sustainability initiatives, including emissions reduction targets, global fit-out guidelines, and procurement policy rollouts.

• Drive data accuracy and platform integration: Manage ESG data systems for global emissions tracking (Scopes 1, 2, and 3), ensuring compliance with regulatory frameworks and assurance readiness.

• Assist with sustainability reporting: Support the creation of Colliers’ Global Sustainability Report and coordinate responses to third-party ESG assessments such as CDP, EcoVadis, and S&P CSA.

• Collaborate closely with internal teams and global stakeholders: Partner with leaders in Operations, People Services, Marketing, and regional business units to integrate and embed the Built to Last strategy.

• Facilitate stakeholder engagement and innovation: Conduct market analysis, lead policy training, and support continuous improvement via pilot programs and emerging technologies.

What you bring:

• Degree in Business, Sustainability, Economics, or a related field.

• 3–5 years of experience, preferably in corporate real estate, ESG strategy, or sustainability program implementation.

• Proven experience in emissions accounting, ESG data systems, and project management.

• Strong proficiency in MS Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint); experience with ESG platforms is a plus.

• Exceptional communication, analytical thinking, and stakeholder engagement skills, with an ability to work effectively in a global, fast-paced environment.

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What we offer:

Innovative projects: Work on cutting-edge initiatives that shape our communities, drive our growth, and make a tangible impact.

Career growth: Advance your career and achieve your goals with industry-leading training and development programs.

Competitive benefits & compensation: Enjoy a comprehensive and flexible benefits package along with competitive compensation that rewards your contributions and supports your well-being.

Collaborative culture: Join our enterprising team where innovation thrives, collaboration is key, and our people are empowered to be their authentic selves and do their best work.

Diversity, Equity & Inclusion: Our robust North American Diversity & Inclusion Program features eight Employee Resource Groups (ERGs), where you can connect, learn, and contribute to a diverse and supportive community. Learn more: https://www.collierscanada.com/en-ca/careers/diversity-and-inclusion

Global network: Join a global team of 23,000 professionals across 70 countries, where you'll expand your network and learn from experts in a dynamic international community. Accelerate your career and enhance your expertise as you connect and collaborate with top talent around the world.

Applicants must be currently authorized to work in Canada on a full-time basis. The employer will not sponsor applicants for work visas.

Direct applicants only please, no agencies.

Colliers is an equal opportunity employer and values diversity in its workforce. Colliers encourages applications from all qualified individuals and will accommodate applicants' disability-related needs, up to the point of undue hardship, throughout all stages of the recruitment and selection process. If you require a disability-related accommodation to participate in the recruitment process, please contact the recruitment team by email at [e-mail].