Sustainability Strategist

IA Financial Services; Quebec; Hybrid; CAD 60,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking financial institution's Sustainability team to drive impactful projects that promote responsible growth. This dynamic role involves coordinating sustainability initiatives, engaging with stakeholders, and supporting reporting activities. With a commitment to social and environmental responsibility, this position offers the chance to make a meaningful difference while working in a collaborative environment. If you possess strong analytical and communication skills and are passionate about sustainability, this is the perfect opportunity for you to thrive and contribute to a greener future.

Qualifications

• 3-5 years of relevant experience in sustainability or corporate social responsibility.
• Excellent command of French and intermediate English for communication.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate and implement sustainability programs and projects.
• Support sustainability reporting and advise stakeholders on issues.

Skills

Analytical Skills

Communication Skills

Project Management

Initiative

Team Spirit

Education

Undergraduate degree in sustainability or related fields

Tools

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft PowerPoint

Job description

Job Description

Summary of functions

Are you concerned about social and environmental issues and would like to contribute to the responsible development of a major financial institution? Join iA Financial Group's Sustainability team to advise the company on the development and implementation of its sustainability program. In so doing, you'll contribute to iA's sustainable growth and help promote its value and reputation. Under the supervision of the Director, Sustainability, and in close collaboration with all the company's stakeholders and collaborators, your main responsibilities will be :

1. Coordinate work aimed at bringing the company's sustainability policy and program to life and developing it further;
2. Implement, monitor and develop projects on both general and specific topics (e.g., climate change);
3. Support the company's sustainability reporting activities, including the Sustainability Report and the Climate Change Performance Report, in compliance with applicable standards and frameworks;
4. Participate in reporting activities for ESG rating agencies;
5. Actively participate in projects and initiatives related to climate change (measuring greenhouse gas emissions, monitoring targets and commitments, analyses, decarbonization plan, data collection, etc.);
6. Draft documents and other communications for various external and internal audiences;
7. Monitor best sustainability practices, including practices in the insurance and financial services industry;
8. Advise company stakeholders on sustainability issues;
9. Support the deployment of communication activities and sustainability training within iA.

Profile required

1. Undergraduate degree (sustainability, corporate social responsibility, environment, administration or related disciplines);
2. At least 3 to 5 years of relevant experience;
3. Excellent command of French, both spoken and written, with the ability to communicate clearly and professionally;
4. Intermediate level of oral and written English. Tasks in English include oral communication to facilitate meetings and make presentations, as well as writing e-mails and reports with internal and external partners who are unilingual English speakers;
5. Knowledge of Word, Excel and PowerPoint;
6. Autonomous, collaborative, with a sense of initiative, team spirit and communication skills.

The iA flexible working model requires a minimum presence of 2 days per month at the home office.

Are you recognized for your analytical, communication and influencing skills? Do you have initiative and good project management skills? Send us your application!

Location(s)

Québec, Québec

Other Possible Location(s)

Montreal, Quebec, Toronto, Ontario, Vancouver, British Columbia

Company

iA Financial Group

Posting End Date

2025-04-13

Company Overview

iA Financial Group* is the strength of a company with a human side, with its over 8,000 employees. Together, we have earned the trust of our more than four million clients and 25,000 advisors who have chosen us for their insurance, savings, and wealth management.

With over $200 billion in assets and half a billion invested in technological innovation, we’re a key player in the financial services industry in Canada and the United States. The secret to our success? Investing in you, one person at a time. Because, for over 125 years, we have believed that it’s by supporting our employees and surrounding ourselves with the most reputable leaders in the industry, we will continue to innovate.

At iA, we’re invested in you.

* iA Financial group includes the following entities: iA Services financiers, iA assurance auto et habitation, iA Gestion privée de patrimoine, PPI Management, Investia, iA Gestion de placements, Prysm, iA Clarington, Michel Rhéaume et associés, Garanties Nationales, WGI Manufacturing, WGI Service Plan Division, Lubrico, iA Financement auto

Our Commitment to Diversity and Inclusion

At iA Financial Group, we support and celebrate diversity. We strive to provide a workplace that is recognized as inclusive for all, regardless of ethnic origin, nationality, language, religious beliefs, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, family situation, or physical or mental disability.

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