Senior Corporate Sustainability Consultant
Mississauga - Canada
Job Summary
Its not a package. Its a promise.
As Canadas leading integrated freight package and logistics provider weve been helping promises get where they need to be for more than 60 years. How does the magic happen The journey starts with you. The places we go the elements we brave the promises we deliver its all possible because of our people. So whether youre looking to build new skills make an impact in your community or inspire your team we go there for you.
Description
Reporting to the Senior Manager Corporate Sustainability the Senior Consultant Corporate Sustainability will lead or support projects that advance Purolators sustainability goals with a focus on waste diversion sustainable sourcing circularity and greenhouse gas emissions measurement and reporting. The role will also assist with other priority initiatives and collaborate with internal and external stakeholders across disciplines to successfully implement and operationalize solutions.
Responsibilities
Key projects and responsibilities will include:
- Spearheading initiatives to enhance waste diversion and promote circular economy practices across Purolators operations
- Assisting the Product Owner in managing and building corporate and customer greenhouse gas emissions tools
- Collaborating with Operations and customers on sustainable shipping solutions and product returns
- Collaborating with teams to integrate environmental performance standards into procurement requirements and establishing product takeback or recycling programs as necessary
- Creating and implementing internal sustainability initiatives and engagement events
- Handling RFP and RFI Sustainability-related requests for customers and prospects
- Managing updates for the annual Sustainability report related to their respective initiatives
- Researching sustainability trends best practices and regulatory impacts for key projects
- Representing Purolator on industry committees and working groups related to focus projects
- Collaborating with internal departments and external stakeholders to embed environmental sustainability in business operations and communications
Projects would be assigned based on the Sustainability strategy & priorities for the current year.
Qualifications
- 5 7 years of relevant experience in delivering Sustainability solutions and programs similar to those listed above
- University degree in Sustainability Management Environmental Engineering/Science Environment & Business Circular Economy or a related field. A Masters degree is considered an asset.
- Experience working with sustainabilityrelated IT systems including environmental data management platforms reporting tools or performancetracking systems used to support climate emissions or sustainability reporting
- Strong analytical and critical thinking skills with the ability to analyze and synthesize complex information and make sound evidencebased decisions
- Experience developing business cases and financial models to support strategic decisions
- Proven ability to create scalable frameworks and embed standardization in national organizations
- Demonstrated ability to think strategically connecting longterm objectives with practical actionable plans
- Excellent interpersonal and relationship management skills
- Demonstrated project management skills with the ability to plan execute and deliver projects on time and within scope
- Confidence to work independently and autonomously self-driven
- Strong written and verbal communication skills
- Highly adaptable able to respond comfortably to new or shifting priorities
- Proactive selfstarter with a strong collaborative mindset
- Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite
Language Requirement: Proficiency in English is required for this position due to the frequent communications that must be conducted in English with various stakeholders. This requirement is justified by the nature of the responsibilities and operational needs.
POSTING DETAILS
Location: 530 - Corporate
Working Conditions: Office Environment
Reports to: Senior Manager Corporate Sustainability
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Purolator is an equal opportunity employer committed to diversity and inclusion. We welcome all qualified applicants and provide accommodations during the recruitment process upon request.
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About Company
To succeed and grow, small business owners need a courier they can trust. Rely on Purolator for time-definite shipping, so you can focus on your business.