Planet-Friendly Sustainability Analyst

McCain Foods

Aug 29

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Job
Full-time
Mid Level
Research & Development
Sustainability
Toronto

Requirements

- Someone who is passionate about sustainability, with a robust knowledge of climate issues
- A Master degree in Engineering or Business school, ideally specialized in Sustainability, Environmental planning, Environmental Sciences, Environmental Policy or related field
- 3+ years of technical and professional development experience in sustainability with experience in a role that combines technical and professional experience in sustainability
- Demonstrated experience implementing sustainability solutions across a range of topic areas.
- Have Excellent project management skills and experience in amplifying sustainability wins internally & externally, creativity and design ability.
- Analytical: Concise and data oriented
- Demonstrate a strong business acumen, communication, interpersonal, influencing and relationship building skills.

Responsibilities

Engage and support local teams to deliver the commitments in line with McCain’s Thriving Community pillar around food waste, volunteering and Community Development Projects.
Organize the annual Planet-friendly Ambassador Summit, create a compelling agenda and support travel and logistics arrangements for all participants.
Lead the develop of a Flagship Community Development Project in NA, manage suppliers, internal stakeholders and agendas.
Supports cross functional stakeholders in their efforts to innovate and develop projects in line with Planet-Friendly initiatives.
Support NA sustainability governance by pulling data from planet-friendly pillar leads to ensure objectives are being met at different levels of the organization (SLT, PLT, ALT, network of local champions,…).
Liaise with global sustainability team to ensure standardization of reporting across all channels for Thriving Comun.
In addition to the existing data management systems, you may need to build new tools or improve existing solutions.
Support the communication strategy work alongside the internal and external communications teams to develop impactful comms outreach and amplify sustainability progress.
Creatively share key sustainability data in a way that is compelling and tailored to each audience, strong Powerpoint skills required.
Take an active role in developing tools for training the commercial team (ex. leadership training, functional training) on various fields of Sustainability.

FAQs

What is the primary focus of the Planet-Friendly Sustainability Analyst role?

The primary focus is to support McCain in advancing its sustainability goals, particularly leading the Thriving Community pillar, which includes efforts around eliminating food waste, encouraging volunteering, and supporting Planet-Friendly ambassadors.

What are the primary responsibilities of the Planet-Friendly Sustainability Analyst?

The primary responsibilities include tactical project management, reporting on sustainability initiatives, and supporting the operationalization of corporate social responsibility (CSR) by engaging with local teams and stakeholders.

What qualifications are required for this position?

A Master's degree in Engineering, Business, or a related field specializing in sustainability is required, along with 3+ years of experience in sustainability and strong project management skills.

Where can this position be located?

The position can be based out of corporate offices in North America, including Chicago, Toronto, or Florenceville, or within one of the field offices in a growing region.

What percentage of time is dedicated to tactical project management?

Approximately 75% of the time is dedicated to tactical project management.

Are there opportunities for travel associated with this role?

Yes, there may be some travel required between the two countries on an as-needed basis, with a maximum of 15%.

What kind of skills are essential for the Planet-Friendly Sustainability Analyst?

Essential skills include strong project management, analytical abilities, effective communication, relationship building, and creativity in presenting sustainability data.

Is previous experience in sustainability required?

Yes, at least 3+ years of technical and professional development experience in sustainability is required.

How does McCain Foods view diversity and inclusion?

McCain Foods values diversity and aims to ensure a merit-based, inclusive, and equitable workplace, believing that diversity drives creativity, resilience, and success.

Will there be any training or support provided for the role?

Yes, the analyst will play an active role in developing tools for training the commercial team on various sustainability topics.

McCain Foods

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Mission & Purpose

At McCain Foods we know the importance that food plays in people's lives - the power it has to uplift and bring people, families, businesses and communities together. Guided by our purpose - Celebrating real connections through delicious, planet-friendly food - we believe that working together with our teams, business and community partners will bring sustainable growth and positive change - today, tomorrow and for generations to come. As a privately owned family company with over 65 years of experience, a presence in over 160 countries and a global team of 20,000+ people, our values and culture are at the heart of everything we do. Our product quality, people and customer dedication help us achieve global sales in excess of CDN $11 billion. Through our investment and innovation, we continue to be a global leader in prepared potato products, including our famous French Fries and appetizers. We are passionate about supporting and developing our people-providing opportunities to grow and learn in their roles, as well as building careers for the long term.