Senior Advisor, ESG Reporting - Toronto, Canada - Export Development Canada

Description

Senior Advisor, ESG Reporting & Outreach (contract) -0004MX

Posting Date:

Apr 17, 2024, 3:27:15 PM

Primary Location:

Ontario-Ottawa

Job Type:

Permanent

Schedule:

Full-time Description

Export Development Canada (EDC) is a financial Crown corporation dedicated to helping Canadian businesses make an impact at home and abroad. EDC offers financial products and knowledge to help Canadian businesses confidently enter new markets, reduce financial risk, and grow their business.

When you join our team, you'll be helping Canadian businesses learn the endless possibilities that open to them through export and help bring their vision, passion, and innovation to the world. Your knowledge and expertise will support more than 25,000 Canadian businesses and their customers in as many as 200 markets worldwide. You'll work amongst the best and brightest in an inclusive, collaborative environment that fosters professional development and success. And you'll know that you're making an impact every day – for businesses, for Canada and for the people you work with.

Are you ready to make an impact? Join EDC, recognized as a Top 100 and Top Family-Friendly Employer, as we take on the risk so Canadian businesses can take on the world. #LI-Hybrid

Team & Job Overview

The ESG Reporting & Outreach team is seeking to recruit a Senior Advisor, ESG Reporting & Outreach to support its ESG metrics collection, data documentation and disclosure processes. This individual will be a key player in strengthening ESG-related data governance at EDC.

Reporting to the Director, ESG Reporting & Outreach in the ESG Integration Group, the Senior Advisor will work with key internal stakeholders across the organization to review available information, work towards enhancing data controls, developing indicator protocol documents for ESG-related metrics and establishing clear rationales for disclosed metrics and targets.

Key Responsibilities

Lead in socializing ESG reporting objectives and work with internal stakeholders to ensure clarity behind metrics and disclosures.

In partnership with key internal stakeholders, review and validate key ESG metrics, and enhance data quality controls through the development of detailed indicator protocol documents.

Develop and implement controls and enhanced governance within the ESG reporting process to establish a robust ESG reporting process that allows for transparent and meaningful disclosure that is timely, accurate and complete.

Establish guidelines for the management, review, and approval of ESG-related data.

Use data from a wide range of sources to analyze key themes and identify possible impacts on the performance of the organization's ESG program.

Prepare briefs, presentations and summaries for executive audience and for other key stakeholders.

Develop and manage strong working relationships and maintain open dialogue with key internal stakeholders.

Screening Criteria

Minimum of 7 years of relevant work experience in finance, sustainability or related discipline.

Undergraduate degree in related discipline (e.g., business, accounting, sustainability, environmental studies).

ESG reporting subject matter expertise, technical knowledge of ESG measurement and reporting methodologies.

Understanding and knowledge of or experience with current reporting standards and framework, including GRI, SASB, UN SDGs and TCFD.

Knowledge of current ESG reporting trends and developments in the international ESG reporting standards space.

Strong analytical and data management skills and experience.

Advanced Excel and PowerPoint presentation skills and capability to synthesize key information for senior level consumption.

Strong communication skills (written and verbal) and ability to build and manage relationships with internal and external stakeholders.

Ability to work independently, think critically, and make decisions in a fast-paced environment.

Strong attention to detail and accuracy, ability to multi-task and prioritize, and ability to manage competing priorities and escalate issues effectively.

Assets

Master's degree in a Sustainability or Finance-related subject.

Chartered Professional Accountant (CPA) designation.

Experience with financial accounting and reporting, or with financial or ESG assurance.

Experience in corporate sustainability and responsibility issues and their relevance to the financial services sector.

Understanding, knowledge and experience of emerging reporting standards and frameworks, such as ISSB S1 & S2, TNFD, or ESRD.

Bilingual in both official languages (French and English).

Location

Export Development Canada is a hybrid work environment.

This role may be performed from EDC's headquarters in Ottawa, or from the Community Hub in Montreal, Toronto/Mississauga, Calgary, Vancouver, or Halifax.

Relocation assistance is available for eligible candidates.

Salary Range

ESG Reporting & Measurement 18: Salaries are based on qualifications and experience and typically range from $92,355 - $123,140 plus performance-based incentive

EDC's Commitment to Employment Equity

EDC is committed to employment equity and achieving a diverse workforce. EDC actively encourages applications from women, Aboriginal peoples, visible minorities, persons with disabilities and members of the 2SLGBTQI+ community. If selected for an interview, please advise us if you need any special accommodation.

:Apr 26, 2024, 11:59:00 PMEDC is committed to employment equity and actively encourages applications from women, Aboriginal people, persons with disabilities and visible minorities.If selected for an interview, please advise us if you require special accommodation.Candidates must meet the requisite government security screening requirements.