We are an established leader in sustainable forestry, high-efficiency wood product production, and innovative manufacturing. We are committed to responsible stewardship of the environment and progressing sustainability leadership. West Fraser’s growing team has new roles for talented people who are passionate about continuing our sustainability journey. Our corporate office in Vancouver, BC has an opportunity for a:
MANAGER, SUSTAINABILITY STRATEGY & ENGAGEMENT
As a leader within the broader environment, climate and sustainability team, reporting to the Director of Sustainability Performance, you will shape and progress West Fraser’s sustainability strategy and deepen relationships with key stakeholders and business partners including senior operational leaders, employees, suppliers and customers. As an ambassador for West Fraser’s sustainability strategy, you will represent our values and brand across a global landscape, as well as throughout the business, to prepare the organization for emerging and material ESG requirements, ensure directional alignment, and strengthen our collective culture of sustainability.
Key Accountabilities:
- Effectively define, and map, material value-chain sustainability risks, opportunities and stakeholder groups, from sourcing through product development and use lifecycle.
- Provide focus recommendations for engagement and performance improvement.
- Establish a sustainability value chain engagement strategy aligning with West Fraser’s sustainability goals and policy requirements including:
- Reducing greenhouse gas emissions across all scopes,
- Upholding our commitment to responsible forest management, to the environment and to people and society, particularly in communities we serve,
- Strengthening relationships with diverse and strategic partners, and
- Upholding the United Nation’s ten guiding principles for business on human rights, labour, environment and anti-corruption.
- Improving and supporting systems development to effectively organize wood product information such as sourcing, traceability and environmental attributes to demonstrate product differentiators, lifecycle benefits/details, and serves a broad audience for sustainability engagement.
- Create annual management review process that includes awareness material for other functions internally and shareable material for building customer and supplier relationships.
- Provide market intelligence, benchmarking and recommendations to support conformance to domestic and international sustainability standards and frameworks related to current and future financial disclosures, such as EU Deforestations Regulation (EUDR) and Corporative Sustainability Reporting Directive (CSRD), with a value chain focus.
- Synthesize ESG rating agency corporate summaries, developing a plan to improve performance and ensure alignment across the business and value chain.
- Collaborate with environment, climate and energy team representatives, as well as operational leadership, to improve operationalization of sustainability goals and targets.
- Complete product, investor and due diligence surveys as required
- Participate in membership resource platforms, Industry associations, sustainability partnerships (e.g. UN Global Compact), resources and tools to enhance awareness and strengthen sustainability culture.
- Lead the creation of an ESG key messaging and external engagement library to support the engagement with stakeholders including rating agencies, customers, investors, memberships, etc., and compliments the strategic issues management process and disclosure framework.
- Establish plan and materials to support broader company learning and engagement to enhance sustainability awareness and performance, corporate governance, sustainability culture, and risk management across our global set of operations.
- Identify opportunities to improve ESG disclosure and associated value-chain engagement to propel West Fraser’s sustainability performance and leadership in our sector.
Key Capabilities:
- Credible and authentic approach to building relationships
- Strategic thinker with experience establishing short, medium and long term plans that support enterprise goals and targets
- Organizational and project management skills
- Strong understanding and translation of context-based sustainability
- Exceptional communicator and facilitator
- Strong influencing, relationship building, collaboration and listening skills
- Operational experience and working cross functionally with integrated teams
- Professional integrity and willingness to learn
- Appreciation of the value in welcoming unique perspectives and diverse thinking
- Broad internal and external networks
- Thorough working knowledge of forestry and building products industries is an asset
- Effective team builder with proven leadership skills
Compensation Package:
- The salary range for this position may vary depending on experience, education, and location. The yearly salary range is between $$109,000 to $130,000
- Annual bonus opportunity
- Outstanding benefits package including medical, dental, pension, life insurance, disability, accident insurance, vacation, and holidays
About Us:
We make renewable, wood-based building products for the world, contributing to a more sustainable future. Today, West Fraser is one of the world’s largest producers of sustainable wood-based building products, with more than 60 facilities in Canada, the United States, the United Kingdom, and Europe. From responsibly sourced and sustainably managed forest resources, West Fraser produces lumber, engineered wood products (oriented strand board, laminated veneer lumber, medium-density fibreboard, plywood, and particleboard), pulp, newsprint, wood chips, other residuals, and renewable energy. West Fraser’s products are used in home construction, repair and remodelling, industrial applications, papers, tissue, and boxes.
What makes us stand out is our people-first approach. We value internal growth and continuous learning. Join us, and you'll enjoy competitive pay, great benefits, and an excellent pension plan, all in a supportive environment where your voice matters.
Diversity:
At West Fraser, we strongly believe promoting diversity and inclusion is essential to our success. Our commitment to creating inclusive workplaces is reflected in our core values, and we constantly strive to foster a culture that values and respects every individual’s unique background and perspective. By joining us, you will have the opportunity to be a part of a team dedicated to shaping a brighter future by embracing diversity and promoting inclusivity. Join our team at West Fraser and help us build a more diverse and inclusive community.
Sustainability:
West Fraser is fully committed to sustainable forest management as defined in our environmental policy, which is reflected in every aspect of our work. We adopt new technologies and innovations to create exceptional building materials. Wood products are a natural, renewable, recyclable, and environmentally sustainable choice for consumers who prioritize sustainability.
Sustainability Report | West Fraser
Learn more about us!
Discover West Fraser in Western Canada (youtube.com)
What's it like to work in Forestry at West Fraser? Shayna's story (youtube.com)
