Sustainability jobs in Canada

About the BCLDB:

The BC Liquor Distribution Branch (LDB) is one of two branches of government that provide oversight for the beverage alcohol and non-medical cannabis industries in the province. The LDB is responsible for the wholesale distribution of liquor and cannabis, and operates the retails brands BCLIQUOR and BC Cannabis Stores.

The LDB is committed to government's goals of making life better for people in B.C., improving services, and ensuring a sustainable province for future generations. The revenue generated by the LDB helps fund essential public services like health care, education, and community programming. Learn more on the LDB careers page.

As part of the Office of the Chief Administrative Officer, the Corporate Services (CS) team plays a critical role in supporting the entire organization. Comprised of Corporate Communications & Stakeholder Relations, Corporate Policy, Corporate Privacy & Information, Sourcing and Vendor Performance, Strategy & Business Transformation, Social Impact & Environmental Sustainability and Enterprise Project Management Office, CS is driven by customer-service and taking action to advise, consult and support each business area throughout the LDB.

The CS team is comprised of approximately 70 staff. What brings CS together as a team is the ability to work together to support both the operational areas of the business and other corporate service areas (e.g., Corporate Operations, Finance, Human Resources, Information Technology). The group has a strategic lens with a focus on ensuring the organization aligns and complies with corporate priorities, policies, legislation, best practices, and government mandate.

About this role:

As one of the largest retailers and wholesalers of liquor and cannabis in Canada, the LDB is committed to going above and beyond our meaningful contributions to the Province of British Columbia through its corporate impact strategy, Multiply the Good. Each year, the LDB contributes over $1 billion to support critical public services such as healthcare and education. Beyond these financial contributions, the LDB's commitment runs deeper. Through our corporate impact initiatives and the generous support of our customers and partners, the LDB has supported multi-million dollar programs to benefit communities across British Columbia. The mandate of the Social Impact and Environmental Sustainability team is to implement and manage an enterprise-wide corporate impact strategy and roadmap for the LDB, demonstrating the organization's commitment to achieving profit with purpose.

The Senior Manager, Environmental Sustainability is responsible for designing programs, leading program implementation, and establishing methods to measure the effectiveness of programs, in alignment with the strategic vision and goals of the Social Impact and Environmental Sustainability division. This involves leading the execution of the LDB's environmental sustainability initiatives that align with the broader strategy, overseeing the reporting on our climate change accountability commitments, and executing government-mandated projects in support of the Clean BC roadmap. This role also provides oversight to our social impact portfolio, ensuring it aligns with our corporate impact platform and achieves the division's objectives.

Special requirements and working conditions include the ability to work flexible hours such as evenings and weekends to attend events, and the ability to travel overnight internationally and occasionally within BC and Canada. A successful completion of a criminal record check is required.

For complete details about this opportunity, including accountabilities, please refer to the attached job description, also located in the Additional Information section at the bottom of the posting.

An eligibility list for permanent or temporary future opportunities may be established.

Position requirements:

Education and Experience:

Degree or diploma in social impact, business administration, environmental management, environmental sciences, social sciences, communications or related discipline and a minimum five (5) years of recent, related work experience*.

*Recent, related work experience must have occurred within the last eight (8) years and must include:

• Experience in corporate social responsibility, environmental sustainability, and social impact/purpose.
• Experience developing, managing and directing environmental programs, preferably for a large-scale organization (large organization is defined as an organization with an employee base of 300 or more and with multiple lines of business).
• Experience with the design, development, implementation and management, including performance measurement, of enterprise-wide social impact/purpose and environmental sustainability strategies and related campaigns.
• Experience with creation of the marketing and communications strategy, key messaging and materials of environmental and social impact programs, both to internal and external audiences.

Preference may be given to candidates with any of the following:

• Certificate in corporate social responsibility, environmental sustainability/management or project management.
• Experience leading, supporting and developing direct reports.
• Experience working within a regulated industry and engaging with senior government partners.
• Experience in the development and continuous improvement of environmental management programs (e.g., Sustainability, TQEM, ISO 14001 etc.).
• Experience with project management and executing fundraising and engagement campaigns.
• Experience working in strategy and planning as a leader, advisor, or analyst.
• Experience providing direction, reviewing and approving policies for regulatory purposes and to ensure alignment operationally and meeting provincial regulatory requirements.

Application instructions:

To be considered for this position, your application must clearly demonstrate how you meet the education and experience as outlined in the position requirements section above. Applicants selected to move forward in the hiring process may be assessed on the knowledge, skills, abilities and competencies as outlined in the attached Job Description. Applicants must meet the requirements as described below to be considered:

• A cover letter is required as part of your application. The content and/or format of your cover letter may be evaluated as part of the assessment process.
• Ensure your resume includes your educational accomplishments, employment history including start and end dates (month and year) of your employment, and any relevant information that relates to the job to which you are applying.

For specific position-related enquiries, please contact Kriti Verma, HR Advisor, Talent & Compensation at kriti.verma@bcldb.com .

Only applications submitted using the BC Public Service Recruitment System on this website will be accepted. For more information about how to create or update your profile, please refer to the attached Application Instructions or refer to the Job Application page on the MyHR website. If you are experiencing technical difficulty applying for a competition, please send an e-mail to BCPSA.Hiring.Centre@gov.bc.ca before the stated closing time, and they will respond as soon as possible to assist you.

Note: Applications will be accepted until 11:00pm Pacific Time on the closing date of the competition.

Working for the BC Public Service:

The BC Public Service is committed to creating a diverse workplace to represent the population we serve and to better meet the needs of our citizens. Consider joining our team and being part of an innovative, inclusive and rewarding workplace.

This position is eligible for flexible work arrangements, such as a hybrid work combination of in-office and work-from-home, following the guidelines established for flexible workplaces .

The Indigenous Applicant Advisory Service is available to applicants that self-identify as Indigenous (First Nations, status or non-status, Métis, or Inuit) seeking work or already employed in the BC Public Service. For guidance on applying and interviewing, please contact IndigenousApplicants@gov.bc.ca or 778-405-3452.

The BC Public Service is an award-winning employer and offers employees competitive benefits, great learning opportunities and a chance to engage in rewarding work with exciting career development options. For more information, visit What the BC Public Service Offers

Job Category

Leadership and Management

Additional Information

BAND 3 (Under Review) - Senior Manager, Environmental Sustainability