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Specialist, Sustainability - Loblaw Brands

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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. 

Make an impact on the future of food!

Loblaw Brands is seeking a passionate and driven Sustainability Specialist to join our Strategic Initiatives and Sustainability team. In this role, you'll play a vital part in driving our sustainability programs across our control brand portfolio in areas that matter most to our customers, colleagues, and communities.

What you’ll do:

  • Lead Sustainability Programs: Create and administer surveys, collect data, and manage supplier information related to sustainability commitments including palm oil and sustainable seafood
  • Support Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG) Reporting: Review and maintain data and claims to ensure accurate and auditable ESG-related reporting for our control brands
  • Review Marketing Programs: Work with certifiers to approve marketing copy as related to certifier logo use
  • Drive Continuous Process Improvement: Identify and implement improvements for data collection and analysis processes
  • Maintain Guidance Documents: Update control brand sustainability guidance documents as needed
  • Contribute to Special Projects: Support other special projects as required

What you bring:

  • A passion for sustainability and the food industry
  • University degree in a related field
  • Experience with sustainable ingredient sourcing such as seafood, palm oil, coffee, is an asset
  • Knowledge of sustainability principles and practices, including claims, disclosures, and certifications
  • Proven ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment and manage multiple priorities effectively
  • Excellent problem-solving skills and the ability to handle complex situations with tact and creativity
  • Strong analytical skills and attention to detail
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills

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.  
 
Please Note:
Candidates who are 18 years or older are required to complete a criminal background check. Details will be provided through the application process.