Senior Director, Sustainability & Social Impact

at  Loblaw Companies Limited

Referred applicants should not apply directly to this role.
All referred applicants must first be submitted through Workday by a current Loblaw Colleague.
Come make your difference in communities across Canada, where authenticity, trust and making connections is valued – as we shape the future of Canadian retail, together. Our unique position as one of the country’s largest employers, coupled with our commitment to positively impact the lives of all Canadians, provides our colleagues a range of opportunities and experiences to help Canadians Live Life Well®.
At Loblaw Companies Limited, we succeed through collaboration and commitment and set a high bar for ourselves and those around us. Whether you are just starting your career, re-entering the workforce, or looking for a new job, this is where you belong.
As Canada’s food and pharmacy leader, we play an important role in bringing about positive environmental and social change – both nationally and in the communities we serve. We aspire to lead this change where it matters most.
Our approach to Sustainability and Social Impact - We are driven by our purpose Helping Canadian’s Live Life Well - and the goal of creating long-term value for our business and communities. Our approach is focused on two priorities where we can make the biggest impact:
Fighting Climate Change - As an industry leader on environmental action for decades, we are building on our success with a new emphasis on reducing our greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions and eliminating waste from our business.
Advancing Social Equity - Our responsibility to make a positive impact extends beyond our workforce and into the communities we serve. We will build inclusive and prosperous communities, that starts with better leadership representation, supporting an inclusive mindset, and a continued focus on growing our support for the health of children and women.
With the VP for Sustainability and Social Impact help lead Loblaw’s Sustainability and Social Impact strategy and ensure we are meeting our commitments and setting new ambitious goals.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the Sustainability and Social Impact team while driving our community investment efforts.
• Build and execute a strong communications plan to tell our Customers, our Colleagues and Canadians about our plans and progress.
• Act as the external and internal champion for Loblaw’s key commitments.
• Provide insight and direction regarding sustainability, social impact trends.
• Work with the ESG Reporting and Integration team to develop a leading ESG approach.
• Measure and monitor progress against key strategies, plans and commitments.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 10 years’ experience developing and implementing CSR/Sustainability programs and initiatives for big organizations.
• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment.
• Teamwork and interpersonal skills.
• Strong network within sustainability, environmental and other related communities required. Excellent communication skills and ability to communicate effectively with a wide variety of internal and external stakeholders.
• Strong problem solving and analytical skills.
• Ability to lead a team and manage others
• Consistent demonstration of sound judgment and professionalism

Our commitment to Sustainability and Social Impact is an essential part of the way we do business, and we focus our attention on areas where we can have the greatest impact. Our approach to sustainability and social impact is based on three pillars – Environment, Sourcing and Community – and we are constantly looking for ways to demonstrate leadership in these important areas. Our CORE Values – Care, Ownership, Respect and Excellence – guide all our decision-making and come to life through our Blue Culture. We offer our colleagues progressive careers, comprehensive training, flexibility, and other competitive benefits – these are some of the many reasons why we are one of Canada’s Top Employers, Canada’s Best Diversity Employers, Canada’s Greenest Employers & Canada’s Top Employers for Young People.
If you are unsure whether your experience matches every requirement above, we encourage you to apply anyway. We are looking for varied perspectives which include diverse experiences that we can add to our team.
We have a long-standing focus on diversity, equity and inclusion because we know it will make our company a better place to work and shop. We are committed to creating accessible environments for our colleagues, candidates and customers. Requests for accommodation due to a disability (which may be visible or invisible, temporary or permanent) can be made at any stage of application and employment. We encourage candidates to make their accommodation needs known so that we can provide equitable opportunities.

• Lead the Sustainability and Social Impact team while driving our community investment efforts.
• Build and execute a strong communications plan to tell our Customers, our Colleagues and Canadians about our plans and progress.
• Act as the external and internal champion for Loblaw’s key commitments.
• Provide insight and direction regarding sustainability, social impact trends.
• Work with the ESG Reporting and Integration team to develop a leading ESG approach.
• Measure and monitor progress against key strategies, plans and commitments