Sr Analyst, ESG Reporting (12 Month Contract)
Apply NowCompany: Definity Financial
Location: Waterloo, ON N2J 1A1
Description:
Job Description
What can you expect in this role?
What do you bring to this role?
Salary Range: $58,100 - $106,900
Background checks
This role requires successful clearance of a background check (including criminal checks and leadership references).
About Us
Interested in this role, but don't meet every requirement? We encourage you to apply! We know from experience that a candidate doesn't need 100% of the qualifications listed to bring incredible value to our team. We're actively seeking diverse backgrounds and perspectives to help us make insurance better. At Definity, inclusion, diversity, and equity aren't just "nice to have" - they're essential to our success.
What's in it for you?
Actual salary for the role may vary depending on work location of the successful candidate and other factors including but not limited to, skills, education, experience, working conditions and the local labour market. In addition to base pay, eligible employees may participate in various incentive plans which are paid out at the discretion of the company and subject to individual and company performance.
Go ahead and expect a lot - you deserve it.
It's better here - but don't take our word for it. Definity was named by Great Place to Work as one of the Best Workplaces in Canada for women, for youth, and for inclusion.
Our inclusive work environment welcomes diversity and supports accessibility. If you require accommodation at any time during the recruitment process, please let us know by contacting [redacted].
Background checks
This role requires successful clearance of background checks (including criminal checks and leadership references).
#LI-Hybrid
#IND1
About the Team
Definity is the parent company to some of Canada's most long-standing and innovative insurance brands, including Economical Insurance, Sonnet Insurance, Family Insurance Solutions, and Petline Insurance. Our ambition is to be one of Canada's leading and most innovative property and casualty insurers. We can't do that without our people, so we embrace and encourage a culture that's collaborative, ambitious, rewarding, and empowering.
We offer a flexible, hybrid work experience where employees work from the office and virtually depending on the type of work they are doing and who they are working with. Bring your true self and be a part of our journey. It's better here.
What can you expect in this role?
- Assist with the preparation of the annual ESG Report, Public Accountability Statement and other sustainability-related disclosures in alignment with reporting frameworks and standards such as CSDS, ISSB, SASB, CDP, and S&P
- Coordinate processes related to sustainability and climate disclosure, including:
- Collection and quality control of quantitative and qualitative sustainability and climate-related data for Definity's sustainability reporting suite
- Support the development, alignment, and tracking of sustainability metrics including the greenhouse gas (GHG) accounting for Scope 1, 2 and 3 emissions
- Continuous management and implementation of sustainability reporting software
- Ensure strong disclosure procedures and controls to satisfy regulatory reporting requirements, audit and third-party assurance processes
- Support the third-party assurance process from start to finish, review and address findings with impact areas. Update and maintain reporting processes for future assurance engagements.
- Stay ahead of ESG disclosures by frequently monitoring current and emerging sustainability and climate trends, reporting frameworks and standards (e.g. ISSB/CSSB, OSFI, and related regulatory disclosure requirements), identifying changes and areas of opportunity for Definity's reporting
- Develop and maintain relationships with internal stakeholders across lines of business to enhance awareness of relevant regulatory requirements and sustainability disclosure trend
- Support the coordination of stakeholder engagement to develop responses to sustainability surveys from raters and rankers (e.g. S&P Corporate Sustainability Assessment, Sustainalytics, MSCI, ISS)
- Routinely benchmark Definity Financial Corporation relative to our industry competitors on sustainability performance
What do you bring to this role?
- You have a post-secondary degree in finance, business administration, accounting, or sustainability
- You have at least 3-5 years of related professional experience in the financial services or audit industry and/or a publicly-listed company
- You have experience with audit & compliance
- You have an interest in Canadian and global sustainability reporting and investment trends, regulatory developments, new standards and initiatives
- You have proven record of effective project management
- Knowledge of sustainability reporting standards (e.g. ISSB, IFRS, CSDS) and frameworks (e.g., CDP and S&P)
- Knowledge of raters and rankers (e.g. ISS, MSCI, Sustainalytics and others)
- Experience managing and quantifying GHG data (Scope 1, 2 and 3) using GHG Protocol requirements
- You bring a positive, joyful attitude to your work and like to have fun
Salary Range: $58,100 - $106,900
Background checks
This role requires successful clearance of a background check (including criminal checks and leadership references).
About Us
Interested in this role, but don't meet every requirement? We encourage you to apply! We know from experience that a candidate doesn't need 100% of the qualifications listed to bring incredible value to our team. We're actively seeking diverse backgrounds and perspectives to help us make insurance better. At Definity, inclusion, diversity, and equity aren't just "nice to have" - they're essential to our success.
What's in it for you?
- Hybrid work schedule for most roles
- Company share ownership program
- Pension and savings programs, with company-matched RRSP contributions
- Paid volunteer days and company matching on charitable donations
- Educational resources, tuition assistance, and paid time off to study for exams
- Focus on inclusion with employee groups, support for gender affirmation surgery, access to BIPOC counsellors, access to programs for working parents
- Wellness and recognition programs
- Discounts on products and services
Actual salary for the role may vary depending on work location of the successful candidate and other factors including but not limited to, skills, education, experience, working conditions and the local labour market. In addition to base pay, eligible employees may participate in various incentive plans which are paid out at the discretion of the company and subject to individual and company performance.
Go ahead and expect a lot - you deserve it.
It's better here - but don't take our word for it. Definity was named by Great Place to Work as one of the Best Workplaces in Canada for women, for youth, and for inclusion.
Our inclusive work environment welcomes diversity and supports accessibility. If you require accommodation at any time during the recruitment process, please let us know by contacting [redacted].
Background checks
This role requires successful clearance of background checks (including criminal checks and leadership references).
#LI-Hybrid
#IND1
About the Team
Definity is the parent company to some of Canada's most long-standing and innovative insurance brands, including Economical Insurance, Sonnet Insurance, Family Insurance Solutions, and Petline Insurance. Our ambition is to be one of Canada's leading and most innovative property and casualty insurers. We can't do that without our people, so we embrace and encourage a culture that's collaborative, ambitious, rewarding, and empowering.
We offer a flexible, hybrid work experience where employees work from the office and virtually depending on the type of work they are doing and who they are working with. Bring your true self and be a part of our journey. It's better here.