City : Toronto

Category : Full-time

Industry : Finance

Employer : Sun Life Financial

You are as unique as your background, experience and point of view. Here, you’ll be encouraged, empowered and challenged to be your best self. You'll work with dynamic colleagues - experts in their fields - who are eager to share their knowledge with you. Your leaders will inspire and help you reach your potential and soar to new heights. Every day, you'll have new and exciting opportunities to make life brighter for our Clients - who are at the heart of everything we do. Discover how you can make a difference in the lives of individuals, families and communities around the world.

We are looking for someone to join our climate team to support the establishment of our scope 1 and 2 carbon footprint, work for the AVP of Climate and Environment Performance.  At Sun Life, our Purpose is to help our Clients achieve lifetime financial security and live healthier lives. Our focus on sustainability helps us bring this Purpose to life – and is central to our business strategy.

Our ideal candidate is passionate about climate change and has experience working with carbon accounting and target implementation within business units and functions. The successful candidate will work with data owners across the organization to build scope 1 and 2 climate footprint, establish roadmaps for all BG’s and functions, ultimately delivering an enterprise scope 1 and 2 climate transition plan. This also includes working closely with our International Sustainability Council (ISC), a group of business leaders within Sun Life charged with embedding sustainability across the Company and reporting on progress.

Our climate team acts as a central resource to the business lines, managing target development and roadmap implementation in collaboration with the ISC and business representatives, monitors climate target performance, and is responsible for reporting. The team leads the work to embed sustainable practices into our business, driving positive social and environmental impact, on issues from climate change to rising diabetes rates. Supporting the team’s efforts is a network of sustainability champions from different business units and regions in which we operate.

The Director role has a pivotal responsibility in both defining and delivering the successful implementation of a best-in-class decarbonization plans, with a focus on embedding climate change into the corporate functions and governance, and working closely with the Director, Business Group Sustainability Strategy.

What you will do:

• Work directly with the VP Climate Change, the Climate Change team, the wider Sustainability team, and other senior SLF representatives to lead implementation of the Sun Life Sustainability Plan

• Develop decarbonization plans for scope 1 and 2 with functional leaders within the corporate head office to embed sustainability further into their strategic plans, and report on progress

• Collaborate with functional partners to develop metrics and KPIs to measure outcomes against both internal objectives and external benchmarks

• Provide insight and advice to senior management on best practices in sustainability plans, and create materials to support communications roll out of the plan to Clients, employees and stakeholders

• Engage with external stakeholders and represent SLF at sustainability events to gather information and bring best practices to the organization

• Provide project management for other sustainability initiatives as required

What you will need to succeed:

• Proficiency in project management

• Well-organized and self-motivated, with the ability to handle multiple priorities and tight deadlines, both independently and as part of a team

• Attention to detail

• Excellent analytical and problem-solution skills

• Strong oral and written communication skills

• Ability to coordinate and organize internal stakeholders

• Masters degree in sustainability or equivalent an asset

What you will need to succeed:

• Minimum 5 years experience in a sustainability role; with a financial services firm a plus

• This role requires a dynamic leader and strategic thinker

• Expertise on issues such as climate change, sustainable investing, and UN Sustainable Development Goals

• Demonstrated knowledge and experience in sustainability plans and how to implement in large organizations

• Demonstrated ability to build rapport with colleagues and achieve outcomes through influence

What is in it for you?

• Excellent benefits and wellness programs to support the three pillars of your well-being – mental, physical and financial – including generous vacation and sick time, market-leading paid family, parental and adoption leave, a partially-paid sabbatical program, medical plans, company paid life and AD&D insurance as well as disability programs and more

• Retirement and Stock Purchase programs to help build and enhance your future financial security including a 401(k) plan with an employer-paid match as well as an employer-funded retirement account

• A flexible work environment with a friendly, caring, collaborative and inclusive culture

• Great Place to Work® Certified in Canada and the U.S.

• Named as a “Top 10” employer by the Boston Globe's “Top Places to Work” two years running

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.

If you are a Colorado resident, the salary range for this position is $131,800 - $197,700 annually.

If you are a New York resident, the salary range for this position is $155,600 - $233,500 annually.

We consider various factors in determining actual pay including your skills, qualifications, and experience.  In addition to salary, this position is eligible for incentive awards based on individual and business performance as well as a broad range of competitive benefits.

Sun Life Financial is a leading provider of group insurance benefits in the U.S., helping people protect what they love about their lives. More than just a name, Sun Life symbolizes our brand promise of making life brighter -for our customers, partners, and communities. Join our talented, diverse workforce and launch a rewarding career. Visit us at www.sunlife.com/us to learn more.

At Sun Life we strive to create a flexible work environment where our employees are empowered to do their best work. Several flexible work options are available and can be discussed throughout the selection process depending on the role requirements and individual needs.

At Sun Life we strive to create a flexible work environment where our employees are empowered to do their best work. Several flexible work options are available and can be discussed throughout the selection process depending on the role requirements and individual needs.