Responsible Investment Advisor (Toronto)

Responsible Investment Advisor (Toronto)

15 Sep
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SHARE—Shareholder Association for Research and Education
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Toronto

15 Sep

SHARE—Shareholder Association for Research and Education

Toronto

DRIVE CHANGE THROUGH RESPOSIBLE INVESTMENT ADVISORY SERVICES Passionate about supporting asset owners to improve sustainability and human rights practices through research, education, and effective governance tools. A skilled communicator, able to break down complex and technical subject matter for a variety of audiences, through presentations, formal memos and briefing notes, and general audience formats such as blog posts and newsletters. Self-motivated, with the desire to support a growing advisory consulting program and a broad range of asset owner clients.

SHARE is an award-winning Canadian non-profit in the responsible investment field. SHARE is dedicated to mobilizing investor leadership to build a sustainable, inclusive, and productive economy. We combine a deep passion for real change with sound strategy, analysis and skills.

Our team leads shareholder engagement, education and training, policy advocacy, and practical research with a network of values-driven investors who are driving meaningful changes within global businesses, governments and regulators. Please note that SHARE operates in a hybrid workplace, with employees required in office approximately 2 days each week. Employer-paid pharmaceutical, dental, optical, paramedical health benefits, and basic life insurance

- Financial support to set up a home-office workspace. Generous time off provisions, including an office closure from December 24-January 2, and flex days. A hybrid in-office/work-from-home environment, offering the flexibility to work from home and the advantages of having office space with colleagues in either Vancouver or Toronto. If you are an Indigenous job seeker, this job may be open to remote work within Canada. Retirement security with employer-matched contributions to a defined benefit pension plan through DbPlus. SHARE does not use artificial intelligence tools in its recruitment process. Reporting to the Associate Director Advisory Services,



the Responsible Investment Advisor plays a key role in preparing research and implementation support to institutional investors seeking to integrate ESG into their responsible investment policies or practices. The Advisor will be tasked to translate complex information into practical recommendations for asset owner decision-makers including pension trustees, foundation/endowment board members, and/or fund staff to help them advance their responsible investment strategies. The role involves conducting clear, timely, and insightful research and analysis on emerging ESG issues or peer practices to support our lead advisors in their work with SHARE’s Advisory Services clients. The Advisor will prepare client-facing reports, presentations, strategies, and other deliverables that communicate technical investment and sustainability concepts to diverse audiences. Working with independence and exercising sound judgement within the context of a collaborative, inter-connected team, the Responsible Investment Advisor will: Support and/or design research frameworks and conduct research related to environmental, social, governance and financial issues relevant to investor portfolios and/or targeted asset classes, including public equities, fixed income, infrastructure, private equity, private debt and others. Contribute to internal, public, and client-facing communications, including briefs, blog posts and research reports. Research and draft briefing notes, slide decks, reports, and other materials that help investor boards to understand environmental, social and governance issues and opportunities for action
- Review and analyze client policies and approaches and compare against best practices




- Keep up to date on current issues, relevant industry standards, relevant legislation, public policy trends and critical developments in subjects central to program activities
- Support planning, coordination, scheduling, and implementation, including providing administrative support as appropriate with minimal supervision. Salesforce) so that it is readily available for internal and external reporting purposes. Qualitative and quantitative research and analysis Administrative and Technica l Project management Narrative writing Technical writing Climate policy Corporate governance Government and regulatory bodies Indigenous rights frameworks and policy Investment concepts Investment value chain stakeholders and actors Pension fund governance Pension funds in Canada Bachelor’s degree in a social science or humanities field, or equivalent experience. Fluency in English is required. French language skills are a strong asset. Authentic commitment to working in a social purpose organization . EMPLOYMENT EQUITY SHARE’s Vancouver office is located on the unceded territory of the xʷməθkwəy̓əm (Musqueam), Skwxwú7mesh (Squamish), and Səl̓ílwətaʔ/Selilwitulh (Tsleil-Waututh) Nations. SHARE’s Toronto office is located in the territories of the Mississaugas of the Credit, Anishnabeg, Chippewa, Haudenosaunee and Wendat peoples. SHARE strives to embody its values of fairness, inclusion and justice in its hiring and employment practices and has a strong commitment to employment equity. SHARE’s commitment to reconciliation with Indigenous people is set out in our Commitment. We particularly welcome applications from Indigenous people, women and gender-diverse people, persons with disabilities, Black people and people of colour and LGBTQ+ candidates. SHARE will provide reasonable disability-related accommodations to job applicants on request. If you are an Indigenous job seeker, this job may be open to remote work within Canada. #

📌 Responsible Investment Advisor (Toronto)
🏢 SHARE—Shareholder Association for Research and Education
📍 Toronto

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