Senior Manager, Corporate Sustainability

Allied is looking for a Senior Manager, Corporate Sustainability to join our team on a 15-month contract.

We believe that a robust Environment, Social and Governance (ESG) program is integral to our business strategy, driving continuous improvement and enhancing operational efficiency to generate long-term value.  By embedding ESG into our core business practices, we safeguard the environment, positively contribute to our communities and enhance user experience.

At Allied, everything starts with purpose. In the role of Senior Manager, Corporate Sustainability, you will be responsible for managing our corporate ESG Strategy, ensuring alignment with our goals and industry best practices, leading to the delivery of public disclosures including our annual ESG Report. The ideal candidate is a self-motivated and detail-oriented strategist. They must be an exceptional project manager, clear communicator and have proven capabilities in multi-tasking, interdepartmental collaboration, problem solving, and prioritizing workloads.

Who are you?

We are building upon our achievements at Allied, and the future is exciting. How can we be so sure? We have people like you: engaged professionals who consistently deliver their best. 

Throughout your career, you have stood out for your pursuit of excellence. You are self-motivated, take ownership and lead by example. In doing so, you elevate your team and collaborate towards your collective goals. 

Above all, you are excited by Allied’s mission and the contribution we make to enhance cities and communities.

What will you do?

• Lead all corporate sustainability reporting, ensuring data completeness and accuracy, detailed documentation and process adherence and timely report-submissions.
• In collaboration with the Asset and Environment Sustainability team, develop and integrate sustainability programs, processes and tools that translate strategies into actions and identify opportunities for improvement and monitor throughout the year. Coordinate with third-party consultants to elevate program delivery and support site-level execution as needed.
• Monitor and implement the appropriate ESG frameworks, standards and metrics to support our ESG programs and reporting as well as investor relations. Conduct regular reviews, identifying areas for improvement and implementing enhancements, as needed.
• Act as a subject matter expert to promote sustainability, enhance knowledge sharing and performance improvement. Prepare and present both internal and external materials that highlight our sustainability initiatives and as needed.
• Collaborate cross functionally on opportunities to enhance Allied’s social commitments and initiatives, including our 2024+ EDI Roadmap and tenant programming. 

What are we looking for?

• University Degree and/or demonstrated continuous learning in applicable subject matter.
• At least 7 years’ experience in ESG/Sustainability within commercial real estate or sustainability consulting, with a solid grasp of industry-specific sustainability concepts and practices.
• A thorough understanding of third-party reporting frameworks including SASB, GRI and TCFD (IFRS/CSDS is a bonus), as well as familiarity with Bill C-59. 
• Proven expertise in investor-focused ESG report writing and submissions for global frameworks such as ISS and MSCI.   
• Ability to summarize complex data and information from various sources into concise and compelling stories and case studies.
• Strong communication skills with the ability to convey insights clearly across various levels, build positive relationships both internally and externally and comfort presenting to an executive audience.
• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft applications and familiar with EGS reporting applications and tools.
• Detail-oriented and accountable, committed to delivering high quality and accurate work.

Who are we?

Allied Properties REIT (TSE:AP.UN) is a leading owner and operator of distinctive urban workspace in Canada’s major cities. Allied’s business is providing knowledge-based organizations with distinctive urban environments for creativity and connectivity.

We are also a great place to work. Allied is listed as a 2023 Best Employer in Canada as part of Kincentric’s Best Employers global certification, which distinguishes organizations that demonstrate strong results in employee engagement, organizational agility, engaging leadership and talent focus. 

We are committed to hiring the most qualified candidates with a dedication towards supporting diversity, equity and inclusion across our organization. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to gender, ethnicity, origin, sexual orientation, disability  and socioeconomic background.

Note: If you require any form of accommodation during the recruitment and selection process, please let us know. We will work with you to provide as seamless a recruitment experience as possible.