Director, Sustainability - North York, Canada - Sun Life Financial

Description

You are as unique as your background, experience and point of view. Here, you'll be encouraged, empowered and challenged to be your best self. You'll work with dynamic colleagues - experts in their fields - who are eager to share their knowledge with you. Your leaders will inspire and help you reach your potential and soar to new heights. Every day, you'll have new and exciting opportunities to make life brighter for our Clients - who are at the heart of everything we do. Discover how you can make a difference in the lives of individuals, families and communities around the world.

Job Description:

Sun Life is looking for a Director, Sustainability to join our Canadian Partnerships, Innovation & Sustainability team to support sustainability plan execution, reporting to the AVP, Sustainability (Canada). At Sun Life, our Purpose is to help our Clients achieve lifetime financial security and live healthier lives. Our focus on sustainability helps us bring this Purpose to life - and is central to our business strategy.

Our ideal candidate is passionate about sustainability, social impact, diversity equity and inclusion, and has experience working in the field. The successful candidate will work with functional leaders across the Canadian business to continue the work of putting our plan into practice. This includes working closely with our Corporate Sustainability team. Our Partnerships, Innovation and Sustainability team acts as a central resource to the Canadian business, manages strategy development, monitors sustainability trends and issues, and is responsible for reporting and communications as it pertains to engagement of key stakeholders. The team leads the work to embed sustainable practices into our business, driving positive social and environmental impact while growing the business. Supporting the team's efforts is the Canadian Sustainability Council, a network of leaders from all our business units and regions in which we operate in Canada.

The Director role has a pivotal responsibility in delivering the successful implementation of a best-in-class sustainability plan, with a focus on embedding sustainability into the Canada functions and governance processes.

What will you do?

Work directly with the AVP, Sustainability (Canada), the Corporate Sustainability team and other Sun Life Canada representatives to execute the Canada Sustainability Plan which will amplify the overall enterprise Sustainability Strategy. This includes:

Work with business units across Sun Life Canada to enable and embed sustainability further into their road maps.

Working closely with Corporate Communications to coordinate design and execution of employee engagement activities on sustainability and social impact issues specific to the Sun Life Canada business.

Provide advice on embedding diversity, equity and inclusion into product and solution development and roll-out.

Oversee effective communications for the Sun Life Canada Sustainability leadership team, developing presentations and speaking materials, identifying and evaluating speaking opportunities, and drafting briefing notes.

Working with the Director, Sustainability Strategy, support the implementation of the action plan for the sustainability focus area of impact initiative for Canada, as required.

Engage with external stakeholders and represent Sun Life at sustainability conferences and events to gather information and bring leading practices to the organization.

Provide project management leadership for sustainability initiatives, as required.

As a member of the Quebec Leadership Team, work with all Sun Life Financial employees in the Quebec market to implement Corporate Sustainability Plan.

What do you need to succeed?

This role requires a dynamic leader and strategic thinker who can effectively navigate complexity and ambiguity.

Strong project management, stakeholder management, and facilitation skills.

Well-organized and self-motivated, with the ability to handle multiple priorities and tight deadlines, both independently and as part of a team.

Excellent oral and written communication skills.

Demonstrated ability to build rapport with colleagues and achieve outcomes through influence.

Ability to coordinate and organize internal stakeholders.

Demonstrated knowledge and experience in impact strategies and how to implement in large organizations.

Minimum 5 years in a sustainability or social impact role at a large organization (prefer Financial Services or similar).

Media experience, considered an asset.

Deep knowledge on issues such as diversity, equity and inclusion, sustainable investing, considered an asset.

Masters in sustainability or equivalent an asset.

As this position is posted in several locations, we specify that bilingualism (French, English, both oral and written) is required for Quebec only for the frequent interactions with English and French-speaking colleagues or internal partners across Canada or worldwide.

What's in it for you?

We're honoured to be recognized as a 2023 Best Workplaces in Ontario by Great Place to Work Canada

Flexible Benefits from the day you join to meet the needs of you and your family.

Time off giving you the flexibility to focus on the moments that matter. 20 days' vacation per year.

Wellness programs that support the three pillars of your health - mental, physical and financial.

Pension, stock and savings programs to help build and enhance your future financial security.

Joining a supportive, collaborative, and diverse culture dedicated to lifelong financial security and well-being.

The Base Pay range is for the primary location for which the job is posted. It may vary depending on the work location of the successful candidate or other factors. In addition to Base Pay, eligible Sun Life employees participate in various incentive plans, payment under which is discretionary and subject to individual and company performance. Certain sales focused roles have sales incentive plans based on individual or group sales results.

Diversity and inclusion have always been at the core of our values at Sun Life. A diverse workforce with wide perspectives and creative ideas benefits our clients, the communities where we operate and all of us as colleagues. We welcome applications from qualified individuals from all backgrounds.

Persons with disabilities who need accommodation in the application process or those needing job postings in an alternative format may e-mail a request to .

At Sun Life we strive to create a flexible work environment where our employees are empowered to do their best work. Several flexible work options are available and can be discussed throughout the selection process depending on the role requirements and individual needs.

We thank all applicants for showing an interest in this position. Only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

Salary Range:

105,000/ - 175,000/ You are as unique as your background, experience and point of view. Here, you'll be encouraged, empowered and challenged to be your best self. You'll work with dynamic colleagues - experts in their fields - who are eager to share their knowledge with you. Your leaders will inspire and help you reach your potential and soar to new heights. Every day, you'll have new and exciting opportunities to make life brighter for our Clients - who are at the heart of everything we do. Discover how you can make a difference in the lives of individuals, families and communities around the world.

Job Description:

Sun Life is looking for a Director, Sustainability to join our Canadian Partnerships, Innovation & Sustainability team to support sustainability plan execution, reporting to the AVP, Sustainability (Canada). At Sun Life, our Purpose is to help our Clients achieve lifetime financial security and live healthier lives. Our focus on sustainability helps us bring this Purpose to life - and is central to our business strategy.

Our ideal candidate is passionate about sustainability, social impact, diversity equity and inclusion, and has experience working in the field. The successful candidate will work with functional leaders across the Canadian business to continue the work of putting our plan into practice. This includes working closely with our Corporate Sustainability team. Our Partnerships, Innovation and Sustainability team acts as a central resource to the Canadian business, manages strategy development, monitors sustainability trends and issues, and is responsible for reporting and communications as it pertains to engagement of key stakeholders. The team leads the work to embed sustainable practices into our business, driving positive social and environmental impact while growing the business. Supporting the team's efforts is the Canadian Sustainability Council, a network of leaders from all our business units and regions in which we operate in Canada.

The Director role has a pivotal responsibility in delivering the successful implementation of a best-in-class sustainability plan, with a focus on embedding sustainability into the Canada functions and governance processes.

What will you do?

Work directly with the AVP, Sustainability (Canada), the Corporate Sustainability team and other Sun Life Canada representatives to execute the Canada Sustainability Plan which will amplify the overall enterprise Sustainability Strategy. This includes: . click apply for full job details