Manager, Operations and Stakeholder Engagement (Sustainable Finance)

TL;DR

Manager, Operations and Stakeholder Engagement (Sustainable Finance): Managing operational, governance, and stakeholder engagement functions for the Taxonomy and Transition Planning Council with an accent on project timelines, governance processes, and high-level liaison. Focus on coordinating complex concurrent timelines, managing public consultations, and building relationships with senior leaders in the financial and climate sectors.

Salary: $6,747.50 - $9,701.42 CAD Monthly

Company

The Canada Climate Law Initiative at hirify.global's Peter A. Allard School of Law focuses on sustainable finance and climate law research.

What you will do

• Manage day-to-day operations, workplans, and project timelines for the Taxonomy and Transition Planning Council to ensure timely delivery of its mandate.
• Lead the Governance and Nominating Committee by drafting processes and policies and maintaining official records.
• Act as the primary liaison between the Council and external stakeholders from the financial sector, academia, think tanks, and regulators.
• Coordinate public consultation projects, including identifying stakeholders, defining objectives, and organizing webinars.
• Draft and distribute key messages and media briefs to align communications with strategic objectives.
• Plan and manage high-level conferences, events, and roundtables involving Council members.

Requirements

• Undergraduate degree in a relevant discipline.
• Minimum of 5 years of related professional experience.
• Strong interpersonal and diplomatic skills with the ability to build relationships at all levels.
• Proven ability to maintain composure under pressure and handle highly sensitive information with discretion.
• Commitment to enhancing awareness and skills related to equity, diversity, and inclusion.

Nice to have

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Law, Business Administration, Public Administration, or Governance.
• Knowledge of the Canadian sustainable finance ecosystem, including policies, regulations, and standards.
• Experience working directly with executive leaders and Board members.
• Bilingualism in English and French.

Culture & Benefits

• Environment dedicated to attracting and sustaining a diverse workforce through employment equity.
• Opportunity to collaborate with high-ranking regulators and C-suite executives in the sustainable finance community.
• Fixed-term appointment through November 30, 2027.