Global Sustainability Reporting Specialist
McCain Foods View all jobs
- Toronto, ON
- $81,600-108,900 per year
- Permanent
- Full-time
- Project manage the development of McCain’s annual Sustainability Report coordinating relevant information and data inputs by partnering closely with subject matter experts across sustainability pillars: Smart & Sustainable Farming, Resource Efficient Operations, Good Food, Thriving Communities and Strong Foundations, as well as wider functions (Internal Audit, Legal, Communications).
- Manage and oversee the data collection process for sustainability targets, KPI's and external reporting standards to ensure robust and accurate information.
- Own McCain’s preparation and compliance for applicable sustainability reporting regulations, including CSRD (and ESRS implementation), CSDDD, TCFD and AASB; translate and mange the impact of regulatory requirements on existing disclosures and reporting strategy.
- Drive improved sustainability data governance and controls adoption, including enhanced auditability through development of relevant metric specific standard operating procedures.
- Maintain up-to-date understanding of evolving global sustainability reporting landscape, providing proactive guidance to the business on emerging requirements and implications.
- Manage McCain’s internal sustainability reporting requirements including to the Board, Steering Committees, presenting information in a way that supports informed decision-making at senior levels.
- Partner with the data and technology team on the implementation and continuous improvement of ESG data platforms for data collection, validation and audit readiness.
- Support regional and commercial teams in responding to customers requests, ensuring responses are accurate and consistent with wider reporting.
- Lead submissions for global benchmarks and industry surveys, including CDP, WBA and identify opportunities to enhance scores.
- Undertake regular research and benchmarking reviews on peer and competitor reporting.
- Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Economics, or a related discipline
- 3-5+ years in audit, financial reporting or specialized ESG reporting roles.
- Strong understanding of sustainability and ESG measurement and reporting, including linkages with external reporting frameworks and sustainability regulatory requirements.
- Exceptional attention to detail and proven ability to interrogate, clean, and reconcile sustainability datasets - identifying anomalies and improving data quality.
- Strong analytical skills with the ability to manage and interpret varied datasets and provide detailed and strategic performance narrative.
- Strong interpersonal and project management skills.
- Proven ability to manage multiple reporting initiatives with a diverse stakeholder base, coordinate activities, and meet deadlines.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to convey complex information clearly.
- Understanding of environmental and social sustainability topics relevant to the food sector e.g. climate change risk, Scope 3 emissions, water, packaging.
- Experience with ESG data management platforms and tools.
- Experience supporting or managing an external assurance process, including preparation of data packs and interaction with third-party auditors.
Location(s): CA - Canada : Ontario : TorontoCompany: McCain Foods (Canada)