Director of Sustainability
Job details
Position Purpose
Responsible for engaging a wide range of internal and external stakeholders to lead programs and deliver relevant insights to a) achieve Brambles' 2025 Sustainability Targets in Canada, North America and world-wide and meet its ambition to Pioneer Regenerative Supply Chains, b) to successfully incorporate Sustainability as part of our value proposition to our customers, and c) inspire our people to action by integrating sustainability into their daily roles.
Scope
Primary focus on Canada plus support for NA and assigned global programs.
Major/Key Accountabilities
Canada Responsibilities:
The successful candidate will work closely with the Canadian Leadership team and NA Regional Sustainability Team to:
Lead and support the development and maintenance of sustainability programs to deliver our 2025 sustainability targets.
Represent Brambles' Sustainability Program internally and externally with stakeholders at all levels within Brambles, CHEP and key customers.
Drive customer engagement through training and the development of sales aids for the Commercial Teams.
Employee Engagement
Create and support the necessary materials and trainings to ensure our employees become ambassadors of our regenerative and circular message.
Be executive sponsor of CHEP Cares Canada. Work closely CHEP Cares Lead to increase employee volunteering and general employee engagement/education in Sustainability.
Organize Sustainability Day/Week activities within Canada and NA region.
Work with NA team building a team of cross functional business leaders to develop a culture of Sustainability through the NA "Regenerative Roundtable".
Global Responsibilities
Participate in the Brambles' Global Sustainability team supporting or leading programs and projects at the request of the Chief Sustainability Officer. Initial responsibilities will include leading Brambles global Zero Waste initiatives.
Measures
Year over year improvement in KPIs leading to 2025 Sustainability Targets
Increase customer engagements in Sustainability
Increase employee satisfaction and engagement through Sustainability
Increase in volunteer hours and employees engaged in Sustainability programs/projects
Authority/ Decision Making
Develop and lead the Canadian Sustainability Strategy
Lead and support Sustainability Projects, within Canada and global
Develop and deliver Sustainability training and materials for Commercial teams
Key contacts
Internal
Canadian Leadership team
NA Sustainability team members
Commercial and Supply Chain teams
Global sustainability team
External
Senior level customers
Industry associations
Sustainability forums and organizations
Brambles Membership Associations
Local and global NGOs
Qualifications
Essential:
University Degree
Desirable:
MBA
Specific Studies in Sustainability
Experience
Active participation in Sustainability programs
Interaction with customers at a senior level
Leadership role in managing complex projects
Frequent exposure to leadership teams
Proven track record of senior stakeholder management and influencing
Project management
Skills and Knowledge
Extensive knowledge of North America business environment, supply chain, market and customers.
Self-motivated, independent and results oriented
Ability to motivate and engage indirect team members and stakeholders
Sustainability and Environmental impact analysis knowledge
Excellent Presentation Skills
Management & Project leadership experience
Outstanding interpersonal & communication skills.
Excellent influencing skills
Analytical, systems-thinking mindset
Base pay range starting at $140,000.00/annual
Salary ranges provided take into account a wide variety of factors that are considered in making compensation decisions including but not limited to skill sets; experience and training; licensure and certifications, geographic differentials and other business and organizational needs. Therefore, actual amounts offered may be higher or lower than the range provided. If you have questions, please speak to your Talent Acquisition Partner about the flexibility and detail of our compensation philosophy.
Dependent on the position offered, other forms of compensation may be part of a total offering beyond medical & retirement benefits and may include other monetary incentives or business benefits.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: From $140,000.00 per year
Benefits:
Dental care
Life insurance
Paid time off
Vision care
Schedule:
Monday to Friday
Supplemental pay types:
Bonus pay
Ability to Relocate:
Mississauga, ON L5N 8C6: Relocate before starting work (required)
Work Location: In person
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