Program Manager, Sport and Sustainability
Permanent Full Time Montreal

4 days ago Requisition ID: 1166

Salary Range: $65,400.00 To $89,900.00 Annually

PROGRAM MANAGER, SPORT AND SUSTAINABILITY
Be part of building a national brand. Headquartered in Toronto, the Canadian Olympic Committee (COC) is a national, private, not-for-profit organization committed to high-performance sports excellence. We are the largest private supporter of high-performance sport in Canada and we are responsible for all aspects of Canada’s involvement in the Olympic Movement, including the participation in the Olympic and Pan American Games.

Reporting to the Director, Sport Business & Sustainability, the Program Manager, Sport & Sustainability will play a central role in advancing the COC's environmental sustainability strategy and Climate Action Plan. This position drives the COC’s efforts to measure, manage, and reduce environmental impacts, including greenhouse gas emissions, while supporting progress toward our 2030 and 2040 emissions reduction targets. Working across departments and with partners throughout the Canadian and international sport system, the Program Manager develops programs, policies, reporting processes, and stakeholder partnerships that advance sustainability objectives and embed environmental responsibility into the COC’s operations, events, and decision-making.

LOCATION
This position will be located in one of the COC’s offices (Montreal, QC, at 500 René-Lévesque Boulevard West; or in Toronto, ON at 250 Yonge St. Suite 3000). We offer a hybrid work model that allows for up to two days of remote work each week.

CORE RESPONSIBILITIES AND PRIORITIES

Lead the implementation and evolution of the COC Climate Action Plan

Support the development of the organization's climate transition plan

Identify emerging environmental sustainability issues, risks and opportunities relevant to the sport sector.

Develop and manage the quadrennial budget, including forecasting and reforecasting activities.

Carbon Management & Reporting

Establish systems and evolve existing ones to track and evaluate sustainability performance and impact

Review, update and upscale relevant KPIs, baselines, targets and dashboards to measure progress

Complete annual greenhouse gas inventory

Manage reporting obligations under the UN Sport for Climate Action Framework

Monitor progress against sustainability objectives

Use data and evidence to identify areas for improvement and demonstrate the value/impact of sustainability initiatives

Ensure sustainability claims are accurate, transparent, and appropriately supported by evidence

Prepare reports for Senior Leadership Team and Board committees

Work with the Communications & Digital teams to identify relevant storytelling on how the COC and Team Canada athletes contribute to sustainable sport

Program Delivery & Stakeholder Engagement





Act as the Subject Matter Expert for Sustainability for the organization

Lead sustainability projects from concept through implementation, evaluation, and continuous improvement

Coordinate sustainability initiatives and campaigns, including Green Sport Day

Support the Marketing Partnerships team in activating future sustainability-focused partnerships

Identify funding opportunities and grant applications (e.g. IOC Olympic Solidarity and others)

Support sustainability-related athlete engagement initiatives

Liaise with NSOs, COPSIN, IOC and other partners

Participate in the UN, ANOC, IOC working groups to advance sport & climate action

Cultivate relationships with researchers and Indigenous communities to advance sustainability initiatives and maximize impact

Training & Policy Development

Help foster a culture where sustainability is viewed as a shared responsibility rather than a standalone function

Collaborate across departments to develop and implement policies and guidelines related to key environmental impact areas (e.g. procurement, events, business travel, legal compliance, environmental risk management).

Create and deliver employee training programs, tailored to relevant departments and teams (e.g. sustainable events, sustainable procurement practices, environmental reporting, effective communication, website content, etc.)

Support implementation of sustainable procurement, travel and event practices

Other duties, as assigned

QUALIFICATIONS AND CRITICAL SKILLS
Education and Experience

Demonstrated experience delivering a sustainability program within a corporate organization

Post-secondary degree or equivalent experience in Sustainability or a related field

4-6 years of experience delivering environmental sustainability, climate action, ESG or corporate sustainability initiatives

Experience in the sport, events, entertainment, non-profit or membership-based sector is considered an asset

Experience conducting or supporting greenhouse gas inventories and climate reporting activities

Experience with sustainability reporting frameworks, greenhouse gas accounting methodologies and target-setting approaches such as the GHG Protocol and SBTi

Skills and Abilities

Skilled proficiency in both English and French (written and spoken) is required

A general appreciation and understanding of the global and sporting contexts in which the COC works (Major Games operations, Brand & Commercial regulations, international sport landscape, etc.)

Strong understanding of sustainability principles, environmental issues,



and their impact on businesses, including knowledge of sustainability frameworks/standards such as SBTi, GHG Protocol, and the Sport For Climate Action Framework.

Proven ability to lead and deliver sustainability initiatives and programs

Collaborative and relationship-oriented, with the ability to communicate effective with a diverse range of internal and external stakeholders

Excellent attention to detail and strong written and oral communication skills, with an ability to produce written reports, guidelines, presentations, and other materials

Strong stakeholder management, influencing and relationship-building skills, with the ability to navigate complex cross-functional environments

Ability to adapt to change, with a problem-solving mindset

Ability to manage multiple initiatives at the same time

Strong project management skills and an ability to meet deadlines

Proficiency with Microsoft Office and Google Workspace

Demonstrates and embodies the COC values of Accountability, Excellence, Fun, Respect and Bravery

Commitment

Possibility of occasional national travel or infrequent international travel

Possibility of travel during Games

Work some evenings and weekends

COMPENSATION
The expected salary range for this role is $65,400 to $89,900 per year. The base pay within this range is based on a number of factors, including relevant experience, skills, qualifications, internal pay equity, and market benchmarks.

As a purpose-led organization, we take a holistic approach to Total Rewards. Our offering is designed to enable employee wellbeing, recognize and reward performance, and support our long-term success. In addition to base pay, eligible employees have access to a wide range of benefits and perks including:

Employee pension program with employer-matched contributions;

Comprehensive health benefits and wellness spending account;

Life and AD&D; insurance coverage;

Generous paid time off;

Learning and development programs provided by world class institutions; and

Certain programs and benefits are subject to eligibility requirements and may be modified in accordance with organizational policies.

This posting is for an existing vacancy.

The COC is committed to ensuring our recruitment and selection processes and work environment are inclusive and barrier-free. At the COC, we celebrate and welcome the diversity of all employees and believe that having a team of individuals with different backgrounds, views, experience, and capability working together makes us stronger and better as an organization.

Accommodation is also available upon request for individuals taking part in all stages of our recruitment and selection processes. Please advise the recruiter to ensure your accessibility needs due to a disability are accommodated. Information received relating to accommodation will be addressed confidentially.

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