The Sustainability Specialist (part of the Mission and Strategy team) is responsible for maintaining our sustainability and donations programs, and other mission-related initiatives.

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Sustainability Impact Reporting & Monitoring

• Lead the collection of social and environmental data for internal and external reporting, including social & environmental certification processes and annual reporting requirements (e.g., TRUE Certification for Zero Waste, FLOCERT, GHG Protocol Reporting, Carbon Disclosure Project, THESIS Sustainable Supply Chain reporting, EPA Renewable Energy reporting, How2Recycle, Extended Producer Responsibility, Canada’s Modern Slavery Act, Biodiversity & Sustainable Forestry standards).
• Manage sustainability software and oversee data collection such as Greenhouse Gas (GHG) accounting (agriculture, refrigerants, packaging, waste, transportation, and team member commuting, etc)
• Coordinate and support quarterly meetings to review sustainability performance and identify opportunities for further reductions in our manufacturing facilities, supply chain, and offices
• Work with the Mission and Strategy, People & Culture, and Marketing Teams to develop the annual sustainability report and quarterly Sustainability & J.E.D.I. updates, highlighting our programs, progress, and incentives
• Coordinate internal and external give-back requests (cash and/or in-kind product), and support team member volunteer initiatives
• Ensure compliance with evolving certification standards and frameworks
• Assist the Mission and J.E.D.I. Director where needed in the further development of strategic Sustainability and J.E.D.I. initiatives

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Education

• Degree or Diploma in Sustainability, Environmental Studies, Climate Change, or a related field preferred; equivalent education and experience will be considered.

Preferred experience:

• 3-5 years of experience supporting social and environmental sustainability programs and data integrity in food manufacturing or a similar role
• CPG and or manufacturing experience
• Experience with climate and agriculture-related projects and/or knowledge of setting carbon reduction targets and developing emission reduction plans in food manufacturing or similar
• Technical proficiency with sustainability benchmarks, standards, and international frameworks such as Carbon Disclosure Project (CDP), Supply Shift, THESIS, EPA, etc.
• Experience with internal and public-facing sustainability reporting
• Strong problem-solving skills for data collection and reporting challenges
• Strong project management skills, ability to prioritize tasks, and aptitude for numbers and data analysis
• Exceptional communication and writing skills, comfortable liaising with internal partners and external agencies
• Proven ability to generate written materials that support leadership decision-making
• Ability to work both independently and as part of a team
• Experience with Microsoft Excel, PowerPoint, Power Apps/Automate, and Power BI (or similar tools)

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Notes

• This is a hybrid (3 days in office) opportunity based out of our HQ in Richmond B.C. This role reports into Manuel Gorrin
• When you apply, please tell us the one thing you are most passionate about when it comes to sustainability!
• This is a hands on opportunity, working alongside our head office as well as our plants (located across North America)
• This role will pay between $75,000 - $95,000 based on experience + a 10% bonus

Thank you for your interest in Natures Path!

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