Corporate Environmental and Social Governance - Vancouver, Canada - Steer

Steer

Verified Company

Vancouver, Canada

2 weeks ago

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Sophia Lee

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Description

About Steer
We are Steer and we help people, places and economies thrive.

Steer is a global employee-owned business consultancy specializing in transportation, cities and infrastructure, with over 530 staff in 24 offices around the world.

We have an enduring commitment to generate success for our clients, for ourselves and for the communities which we support.

A commitment that ultimately improves the way people live, work and travel.

At Steer North America, our consultants work to improve the outlook of our region, ensuring that our clients keep social and environmental impact in mind as they conduct their operations.

We believe that actions speak louder than words, and therefore have annual measurable targets across all social impact areas, particularly DEI and sustainability.

We have also committed to successfully operate as a Net Zero Carbon company by 2025, participating in the UN's Global Compact.

About the Role

The Corporate ESG Manager is expected to provide Steer with support and advice on operational sustainability and social responsibility related opportunities for improvement.

They are responsible for consulting and engaging on an annual sustainability and social responsibility strategy and the development of initiatives to support this.

Of key importance is the ability to influence organisational culture by championing sustainability and social responsibility at Steer, encouraging engagement and continuous improvement.

The post holder will be responsible for developing, implementing, and monitoring sustainability policies, advising or appropriate targets, running an annual program of activities, initiatives and improvements that align with the Company Strategy and objectives.

The postholder will work as part of the Business Delivery Group but will be expected to collaborate and engage with Heads of Department, members of the Sustainability Working Group, Social Value Working Group, Staff Forum and other Employee Resource Groups to identify opportunities for improvement, share ideas, raise awareness and deliver a cohesive program of improvements, activities and initiatives.

Program initiatives are typically centred around
Planet, Places, People.

Planet:
Energy management, responsible procurement, business and commuter travel, supplier engagement and reporting, recycling and waste.

Places:
Social value related activities e.g. supporting our local communities, charities, and volunteering.

People:
Wellbeing initiatives and activities.

The postholder is expected to contribute to the overall success of the company in accordance with its aims, objectives, vision, and values.

Duties and responsibilities:

The ESG Manager is responsible for the ongoing development and oversight of Steer's operational sustainability and social value program, initiatives, and goals.
In collaboration with company employee resource groups and departments, this role will facilitate initiatives for continuous improvement, communication, engagement, and promotion of environmental and social stewardship in daytoday operations.
This role works across multiple disciplines to develop, implement, and evaluate environmental stewardship initiatives, and work with stakeholders to implement improvements.
This position will be a lead member of the Steer Sustainability Working Group.
In this role, this position will assist in setting goals for reduction impacts in several broad areas: energy, waste, travel, procurement, information, and engagement.
It is expected that the employee will demonstrate behaviour consistent with Steer mission and principles.
This position reports to the Group Head of Facilities, Safety and Environment.

Key responsibilities to include:

Researching and preparing recommendations for new and improved sustainability and social value practices and programs
Planning and developing program objectives and content
Serve as a key resource for sustainability and social value programs
Establish goal setting for reducing environmental impact in areas of focus
Partner with department leaders to drive forward continuous improvement
Develop reports for progress of initiatives in areas of focus
Support annual Scope 1, Scope 2, and Scope 3 greenhouse gas reporting
Participating in the delivery of ISO 1400
Other duties as assigned

Work-life balance

At Steer, we believe that a healthy work-life balance is paramount to long term success, which is why all employees seeking a full-time opportunity are encouraged to spend 60% of their time either in office or on-site with clients and why we aim to keep our employee's typical work week to 37.5 hours, reflective of client needs.

Hours, expectations, and exemption status will be determined for any applicant seeking a part-time opportunity.

Compensation
The salary range for Vancouver office applicants are $95,000 to $125,000 CADD.

In addition to base salary, all employees will be eligible f