Senior Manager, ESG Integration

Come make your difference in communities across Canada, where authenticity, trust and making connections is valued – as we shape the future of Canadian retail, together. Our unique position as one of the country's largest employers, coupled with our commitment to positively impact the lives of all Canadians, provides our colleagues a range of opportunities and experiences to help Canadians Live Life Well®.

At Loblaw Companies Limited, we succeed through collaboration and commitment and set a high bar for ourselves and those around us. Whether you are just starting your career, re-entering the workforce, or looking for a new job, this is where you belong.

Please note the Loblaw hybrid work model is 4 days in office

Senior Manager, ESG Integration - Contract (12-18 month maternity leave)

We are seeking a highly motivated and experienced Sr. Manager to drive the execution of Loblaw's ambitious environmental, social, and governance (ESG) commitments across our diverse divisions and businesses. Reporting to the Vice President, Sustainability and Community Investment, this pivotal role will act as a central orchestrator within the enterprise Sustainability and Community Investment team. You will ensure seamless coordination, rigorous tracking, and successful delivery of multi-year ESG initiatives, playing a critical role in translating strategy into action, enhancing our ESG performance, and strengthening our leadership position.

What You'll Do:

• Drive the integration and execution of multi-year ESG initiatives across Loblaw's diverse business units, ensuring alignment with the company's purpose and strategic commitments (e.g., fighting climate change, advancing social equity).
• Provide guidance and advisory support to business partners to enable alignment with applicable ESG regulations, standards, and internal strategies.
• Act as a central point of contact for ESG program activities, coordinating efforts, tracking progress, and managing project timelines to achieve ambitious ESG targets. This includes establishing commitments, metrics, stage gates, and performance tracking within key working groups (e.g., Carbon, Food Waste, Plastics, Culture & Inclusion, Community Investment).
• Lead the continuous improvement of the Company’s ESG disclosures to meet global best practices and industry leadership standards.
• Research, analyze, and apply insights from key ESG frameworks and rating agencies (e.g., Sustainalytics, MSCI, FTSE Russell) to optimize Loblaw's scores and enhance external perception.
• Oversee data management systems, information gathering and disclosure processes. Collaborate closely with Enterprise Risk Management, Internal Controls, External Financial Reporting, Legal, Corporate Affairs, and Investor Relations to ensure data integrity and transparent reporting.
• Contribute to the development of a best-in-class ESG Centre of Excellence by researching leading practices, evolving Loblaw’s ESG program through continuous improvement, and introducing new strategies and techniques.
• Support the VP in shaping and communicating Loblaw's ESG vision and strategy to internal and external stakeholders, including company leadership, business divisions, customers, colleagues, policymakers, and investors. Develop compelling presentations and reports that articulate progress, challenges, and strategic direction.
  
  

What You'll Bring:

• 5+ years of progressive experience in ESG, sustainability, project management, or a related field.
• Deep understanding of ESG frameworks, reporting standards (e.g., GRI, SASB, TCFD), and rating agencies' methodologies (e.g., Sustainalytics, MSCI, FTSE Russell).
• Proven track record of successful project management, including planning, execution, and delivery of complex, multi-stakeholder initiatives.
• Exceptional analytical, research, and problem-solving skills, with the ability to translate complex data into actionable insights and formulate effective solutions.
• Superior communication (written and verbal), presentation, and interpersonal skills, capable of building strong relationships and influencing diverse stakeholders at all levels.
• Creative, innovative, and strategic thinker with a commitment to continuous improvement and driving positive change.
• Demonstrated ability to manage multiple projects and priorities simultaneously in a fast-paced, dynamic environment.
  
  

Nice-to-Haves (Assets):

• Experience in a large Canadian company, particularly within the retail or consumer packaged goods sector.
• Background in accounting, internal controls, assurance, and/or data analytics.
  
  

Our commitment to Sustainability and Social Impact is an essential part of the way we do business, and we focus our attention on areas where we can have the greatest impact. Our approach to sustainability and social impact is based on three pillars – Environment, Sourcing and Community – and we are constantly looking for ways to demonstrate leadership in these important areas. Our CORE Values – Care, Ownership, Respect and Excellence – guide all our decision-making and come to life through our Blue Culture. We offer our colleagues progressive careers, comprehensive training, flexibility, and other competitive benefits – these are some of the many reasons why we are one of Canada’s Top Employers, Canada’s Best Diversity Employers, Canada’s Greenest Employers & Canada’s Top Employers for Young People.

If you are unsure whether your experience matches every requirement above, we encourage you to apply anyway. We are looking for varied perspectives which include diverse experiences that we can add to our team.

We have a long-standing focus on diversity, equity and inclusion because we know it will make our company a better place to work and shop. We are committed to creating accessible environments for our colleagues, candidates and customers. Requests for accommodation due to a disability (which may be visible or invisible, temporary or permanent) can be made at any stage of application and employment. We encourage candidates to make their accommodation needs known so that we can provide equitable opportunities.

Please Note:

Candidates who are 18 years or older are required to complete a criminal background check. Details will be provided through the application process.

Hiring Range / Échelle salariale à l’embauche :

$120,000.00 - $154,000.00 / 120.000,00$ - 154.000,00$ (per year / par an)

A candidate’s experience and knowledge as well as the geographical region in which the position is located may be factored into the pay a candidate receives for this position. This posting is for an existing vacancy. The Company uses artificial intelligence for the purpose of screening, assessing and/or selecting applicants for this position. / L’expérience et les connaissances d’un candidat ainsi que la région géographique dans laquelle le poste est situé peuvent être prises en compte dans la rémunération qu’un candidat reçoit pour ce poste. Cette offre d’emploi concerne un poste vacant existant. L’entreprise utilise l’intelligence artificielle dans le but de filtrer, d’évaluer et/ou de sélectionner les candidats à ce poste.

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