Casacom is seeking a passionate and experienced Director of Sustainability, Corporate Responsibility and ESG to strengthen this growing specialty. Strategic and detail-oriented, the ideal candidate has a minimum of six years of experience in sustainability and ESG projects. Consulting experience and a talent for business development are significant assets.
Position Summary and Responsibilities
- Develop sustainability strategies, ESG integration frameworks, and plans to help clients achieve their goals and strengthen their commitment to sustainable business practices.
- Oversee strategy implementation in collaboration with client teams and Casacom colleagues.
- Manage projects and ensure consistent communication with clients.
- Craft and deliver key messages aligned with client objectives; lead or support clients in publishing sustainability/ESG reports compliant with standards like GRI, TCFD, SASB, IFRS, etc.
- Contribute to business development, including prospecting, research, idea generation, and proposal preparation.
- Stay up to date on evolving ESG standards and communication practices.
- Deliver internal and external trainings on sustainability and ESG topics.
- Enhance Casacom’s sustainability approach and maintain its B Corp certification.
- Perform related duties as required.
Requirements
- A minimum of six (6) years of experience in sustainability and ESG.
- Experience with ESG certifications and standards such as GRI, SASB, TCFD, CSSB, and B Corp.
- Strong communication skills, including experience in corporate, financial, or public affairs communication.
- Expertise in research, data analysis, and stakeholder engagement to address complex sustainability challenges.
- Demonstrated ability to craft clear and strategic messaging, including the ability to synthesize financial and technical information for diverse audiences.
- Familiarity with research and data platforms such as Bloomberg, FactSet, or similar tools.
- Solid understanding of visual communications, social media, and digital marketing in a B2B environment.
- Ability to quickly grasp key client information, including business strategies, financial performance, industry trends, and competitive landscapes.
- The candidate must be fluent in French, as the office is located in Montreal, and possess strong bilingual skills (English) to effectively communicate with our Toronto team and clients.
Benefits
- Flexible schedules tailored to your needs.
- Comprehensive group insurance plan from day one.
- Access to telemedicine services and an Employee Assistance Program.
- Four (4) weeks of paid vacation annually.
- Three (3) personal/sick leave days.
- Special summer schedule: Friday afternoons off.
- Reimbursement for travel and mobile phone expenses.
- Ability to work remotely from within North America and Europe for up to 6 weeks per year.
- Internal coaching program.
- Opportunities aligned with your ambitions.
- Excellent potential for career growth.
- Ongoing employee training programs.
- Frequent team activities: cocktail hours, weekly guided meditations, annual retreats, and more!
- Financial support for causes important to employees.
- A commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion.
About Casacom
As a certified B Corp, Casacom is dedicated to continuously improving its social and environmental impact. Our independence allows us the flexibility to focus on projects aligned with our values, always with a results-driven and experienced approach. Through the Worldcom PR Group, the world’s largest partnership of independent public relations firms, we also have access to over 100 global partners.
At Casacom, human and professional development are at the heart of what we do. That’s why we offer ongoing training, tailored development plans, CASAcoaching programs, mindfulness activities, CASAsports initiatives, and much more.
