Specialist, Environment, Social and Governance (ESG)

Find Your Limitless with Reliance By joining Reliance as a Specialist, Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG), you’ll become an important team member and will be provided with the tools you need to succeed. We have ambitious growth plans and are looking for Team Members who want to grow with us. At Reliance, we pride ourselves on the fact that we provide limitless opportunities for growth, and we encourage it by rewarding our Team Members for their success in many ways. If you’re ready to find your limitless - join us! The Specialist, Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG) will support the implementation of Reliance’s sustainability vision by championing innovative solutions in managing ESG strategy, developing and monitoring advanced reporting, disclosures and analysis as it relates to ESG. Reliance’s ESG strategy includes initiatives focused on greenhouse gas emissions, solutions in carbon footprint, and developing Reliance’s perspective on the transition to the low carbon economy along with setting clear aspirations, targets and measurement for Social and Governance areas. This is a high priority initiative project for Reliance, with engagement from senior levels across the Company. What will you do? Learn and grow as an important part of a team that cares about Reliance and its customers. Support and oversee the development and implementation of Reliance’s ESG strategy and policy Work across Reliance’s business lines to ensure not only ESG policy and initiative adoption and implementation Work with functional and business leaders to identify, develop and implement opportunities to engage stakeholders in sustainability efforts Own the identification of emerging sustainability trends by considering industry best practices, investor expectations and other stakeholder requirements Build and maintain a central repository for sustainability content, research, policies, ESG metrics and action plans Lead the development and alignment of ESG critical metrics that will be tracked; and engage with businesses across Reliance to measure and report on these metrics Create and publish sustainability reports that highlight Reliance’s progress and performance against approved sustainability goals and commitments Develop content for use in internal and external communications, presentations and documentation Manage Reliance’s ESG communications (including website) What do we offer? The tools you need to succeed - including the tools for the job as well as training and development programs A successful and knowledgeable team to be part of and learn from Competitive base pay plus the ability to earn more tied to your success - the only limit is your potential A great benefits plan for you / your family Career paths so you can advance in the company A variety of perks for high-performing Team Members including the chance to win and be part of our annual President’s Club trip to a tropical destination And award-winning and one of Canada’s Most Admired Corporate Cultures with a proudly diverse and inclusive team What do you bring? A growth mindset: above all else, we’re looking for people who are dependable, ambitious and want to grow with Reliance Post-secondary degree in Business Administration, Sustainability, Environmental Sciences or other relevant programs and equivalent work experience Minimum 2-4 years of professional experience in sustainability (or similar area) in the energy/ utility sector or at a publicly listed company Experience in ESG reporting and an understanding of the various standards of ESG disclosure (GRI, IIRC, SASB, etc.) is key Experience in assessing climate change related risks and opportunities Ability to work effectively with a broad range of stakeholders with an ability to inspire trust and achieve results by working with others. Strong negotiation skills; ability to impact and influence Able to thrive in fast moving and ambiguous environments Extremely organized and great attention to detail to ensure accuracy in project management Strong communication skills, verbal and in writing, and ability to translate complex messages and recommendations into concise reports and presentations Fluent in Microsoft applications Why Reliance?Reliance is the industry leader in providing home comfort solutions and we do just that in over 2 million customer homes across North America. Reliance is a trusted source and has become one of Canada’s largest providers of water heaters, furnaces, heat pumps, air conditioners, water purification, plumbing, protection plans, smart home, electrical, and EV chargers. Reliance is a $1 Billion business with 2,600 team members and we’re growing! We’re proud to be recognized as one of Canada’s 10 Most Admired Corporate Cultures. It's our team members and their relentless focus on the business, each other, and our customers that makes us great. Reliance Home Comfort is an equal opportunity employer. We welcome and encourage applications from candidates of all backgrounds including minorities and those with disabilities. Accommodations are available on request for candidates taking part in all aspects of the selection process.