Program Manager, Climate and Environment
Job Description:
Grade: P8Referral Level: Level 2
Division: IGM Risk, Audit & Sustainability
IGM Financial Inc. is one of Canada's leading diversified wealth and asset management companies with approximately $271 billion in total assets under management. The company provides a broad range of financial planning and investment management services to help more than two million Canadians meet their financial goals.Its activities are carried out principally through IG Wealth Management and Mackenzie Investments.
Under IGM Financial’s unique business model based on leading brands and multi-channel distribution strategy is Mackenzie Investments, founded in 1967. Mackenzie Investments is a holistic asset-management partner for thousands of Canadian financial advisors and the investors they support.
At Mackenzie Investments You Can Build Your Career with Confidence.
We have a vision and a strategy that will challenge the way business in this industry is done and help Canadians be successful in the ways that mean the most to them. As part of our team, you will do some of your best work, develop some of your most valuable skills and give back in ways that make a difference in the lives of Canadians.We are proud to be recognized as one of Canada’s Top Employers by Mediacorp Canada Inc. for empowering our employees with the tools to thrive while working remotely, while also providing resources to ensure physical and mental wellness were put front and centre.
Join an unstoppable team that is embedded in continuous learning, understanding, and knowledge sharing. You will thrive in our supportive environment where you can indulge your curiosity to learn, while receiving the feedback you need to refine your skills and abilities.We are dedicated to offering a hybrid work environment when applicable.
Mackenzie Investments is a diverse workplace committed to doing business inclusively - this starts with having a representative workforce! We encourage applications from all qualified candidates that represent the diversity present across Canada – including racialized persons, women, Indigenous persons, persons with disabilities, 2SLGBTQIA+ community, gender diverse and neurodiverse individuals, as well as all who may contribute to the further diversification of ideas.
Position:
We are currently hiring a Program Manager - Climate and Environment to join IGM Financial's Corporate Sustainability team. This team works with a wide variety of business leaders across the organization to direct and execute on IGM’s sustainability strategy, transparently report on IGM’s progress and performance, and engage internal and external stakeholders on environmental, social and governance (ESG) issues.
Responsibilities:
Reporting to the AVP, Corporate Sustainability, the Program Manager - Climate and Environment will manage the climate and environmental strategy in support of IGM’s overall Corporate Sustainability program.- Program Management – strategy and transition planning
- Monitor the execution of the climate and environmental strategy
- Advise leadership on emerging climate and environmental-related trends and industry developments to inform the execution of the strategy
- In collaboration with key stakeholders, develop new strategic environmental programs and initiatives
- Support the development of a climate transition plan
- Monitor transition plan implementation, delivering measurable results and supporting decision-making
- Facilitate internal working groups in developing environmental policies, procedures, and action plans
- Climate risk management
- Assist with further development of climate risk strategy and quantification of climate-related impacts
- Engage with the business in developing and executing on climate-related risk management practices
- Support development of climate risk identification (metrics/KRIs), modelling and scenario analysis
- Develop process to measure, monitor and report on the metrics
- Reporting and disclosure
- Support annual IGM sustainability reporting, collaborating with various internal teams
- Lead annual CDP reporting including project management and stakeholder collaboration
- Support Finance team in interpreting emerging standards, greenhouse gas (GHG) accounting, data management and assurance
- Support the selection of data systems and service providers, as required, to support climate and environmental data and metrics
- Provide input into public consultations related to environmental policies and regulations
Qualifications:
- A degree in a relevant field of study (Sustainability, Environmental Science, Finance, Statistics), specialized climate training considered a strong asset
- 5-10 years of relevant climate and environmental experience (financial services experience is an asset)
- Experience in climate risk frameworks as well as climate risk assessment / management (i.e. SCR, FRM)
- Data and technical knowledge in modelling and scenario analysis (particularly with financial institutions or consulting firms)
- Excellent quantitative analytical skills and comfortable working large datasets
- Experience in sustainability and/or climate reporting (CDP experience considered a strong asset)
- Articulate and effective communicator (written, oral, presentation)
Please visit our career page by clicking on the following link: https://www.mackenzieinvestments.com/en/careers
We thank all applicants for their interest in Mackenzie Investments; however, only those candidates selected for an interview will be contacted.
Mackenzie Investments is an accessible employer committed to providing a barrier free recruitment experience. If you require an accommodation or this information in an alternate format at any stage of the recruitment process, please reach out to the Talent Acquisition team who will work with you to meet your needs.
Please apply by January 29, 2025.
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