Compensation

93,500.00 - 175,400.00 CAD Annual

Purpose

The Senior Manager, Sustainability is a member of the global Sustainability team responsible for advancing Sysco’s sustainability strategy, Securing the Future of Food, across Canada while also contributing to broader North America growth priorities as part of the global team. This role will be responsible for driving key Sustainability initiatives across the Canada organization, with a particular focus on growing One Planet One Table assortment with customers as the lead KPI, while also advancing other elements of the strategy including supplier engagement, sustainability data and tools, customer enablement, and cross-functional program delivery. The ideal candidate combines sustainability expertise with strong program management and stakeholder engagement skills to deliver measurable environmental and business impact.

Location

This is a fully remote position and is open to candidates located anywhere in Canada

Responsibilities

Market-Level Strategy & Planning

Develop and execute sustainability plans for the Canadian market that align with Sysco’s global strategic framework and local regulatory requirements. Identify opportunities to integrate sustainability into core business processes and operations. Build strong relationships with internal and external stakeholders to advance sustainability objectives. Partner with internal teams (merchandising, operations, technology, marketing) to embed sustainability into decision-making. SupportbroaderNorth America growth initiativesas part of the global Sustainability team, helping scale customer sustainability solutions, commercial storytelling, and best practices across markets where relevant. Program Development & Execution

Grow the One Planet,



One Table sustainable assortment in Canada, partnering with merchandising, technology, marketing, and other cross-functional teams. Lead Sysco Canada’s Emerging Supplier Program with an initial focus on indigenous vendors through the Pathways to Procurement initiative. Drive Sysco Canada’s sustainability messaging and stakeholder engagement activities. Sales Enablement & Customer Engagement

Provide strategic guidance and leadership to support local and national sales teams with sustainability collateral, RFP responses, and targeted strategies for key customers. Serve as escalation point for complex issues and customer requests overseen by the sustainability coordinator. Act as a sustainability subject matter expert (SME) for customer-facing initiatives, including food donations, waste management, fleet optimization, and facilities strategies. Performance Tracking & Reporting

Establish processes for tracking market-specific sustainability initiatives, analyzing impact, and reporting results to leadership. Ensure ongoing program improvement through feedback, data-driven insights, and cross-functional collaboration.

Skills

Bachelor’s degree in Sustainability, Environmental Science, Business, or related field; advanced degree preferred. 7+ years of experience in sustainability strategy, program management, or related roles, ideally within foodservice or consumer goods.



Robust knowledge of Canadian sustainability regulations. Proven ability to lead complex initiatives and influence senior stakeholders

Education

Post-secondary degree or diploma in a related field is preferred.

Rémunération

93 500,00 $ à 175 400,00 $ CA par année

Objectif du poste

Le ou la gestionnaire principal(e), Développement durable fait partie de l’équipe mondiale du développement durable et contribue à la mise en œuvre de la stratégie de développement durable de Sysco, Securing the Future of Food (Assurer l’avenir de l’alimentation), partout au Canada. La personne titulaire du poste contribue également aux grandes priorités de croissance en Amérique du Nord, dans le cadre de son rôle au sein de l’équipe mondiale. Elle est responsable de faire progresser les principales initiatives de développement durable au sein de l’organisation canadienne, en mettant particulièrement l’accent sur le développement de l’offre One Planet, One Table auprès des clients, qui constitue le principal indicateur de performance (KPI) du poste. Elle contribue également à d’autres volets de la stratégie, notamment la mobilisation des fournisseurs, les données et les outils en matière de développement durable, l’accompagnement des clients et la réalisation de programmes interfonctionnels. La personne idéale possède une solide expertise en développement durable, ainsi que d’excellentes compétences en gestion de programmes et en mobilisation des parties prenantes, afin de générer des retombées environnementales et commerciales mesurables.

Location

Ce poste est entièrement en télétravail et est ouvert aux candidats situés partout au Canada

📌 Senior Manager Sustainability (Mississauga)
🏢 Sysco
📍 Mississauga