Manager, Sustainability & Climate Innovation (Temporary - 18 Months)

Reference Code: DC-01-VH-19-IA-11
ABOUT US

We're one of Canada's largest pension investors, with CAD$299.7 billion of net assets as of March 31, 2025.

We invest funds for the pension plans of the federal public service, the Canadian Forces, the Royal Canadian Mounted Police and the Reserve Force. Headquartered in Ottawa, PSP Investments has its principal business office in Montreal and offices in New York, London and Hong Kong.

Capturing and leading complex global investments requires us to work as one to seize valuable opportunities, in close collaboration with some of the world's top companies. At PSP Investments, you'll join a team of motivated and engaged professionals, dedicated to propelling our organization further than ever before.

ABOUT THE TEAM

Sustainable investment is an integral part of our investment approach, helping us mitigate risk, uncover opportunities to enhance long-term performance, and bring our edge. Our Sustainability and Climate Innovation (SCI) group spearheads our efforts. The group helps advance our sustainability and climate capabilities and practices; and deeply collaborates with the investment teams to integrate factors related to sustainability throughout our investment processes and deliver public reporting to stakeholders. To learn more about our sustainability & climate investment activities, please consult our 2026 annual report.

We're seeking a temporary 18-month contract for Manager, Sustainability & Climate Innovation, to support on PSP climate approach, including the integration of climate considerations into relevant risk management processes. As a valued member of the Sustainability and Climate Innovation group (SCI), you will report to the Senior Director, Sustainability and Climate Strategy. At PSP, we welcome individuals who are enthusiastic about learning, ideation, and innovation-those who strive for excellence, challenge conventions, and actively seek diverse perspectives.

ABOUT YOUR ROLE

As Manager, Sustainability & Climate Innovation, you will join the SCI group within the Office of our Chief People and Corporate Development Officer. Your responsibilities encompass a wide range of crucial tasks to advance our commitment to climate action and sustainable investment. In your role, you will:

- Climate Risk Integration: Lead the integration of climate considerations into relevant risk management processes, methodologies and reporting, working in close partnership with the Risk team and asset class teams to translate climate insights into practical, decision-useful analysis and embed them across investment and risk activities
- Climate approach: Actively participate in advancing PSP Investments climate approach, including implementation and reporting. Lead the development of quantitative tools, portfolio-wide metrics and analytical outputs to support the assessment, monitoring and integration of climate-related risks
- Sustainability integration: Lead sustainability assessments of target companies and partners, including due diligence and ongoing monitoring activities, and oversee the coordination and review of sustainability-related work performed by third-party advisors
- Internal policy and procedure enhancement: Participate in the development or enhancement of climate-related policies and procedures and collaborate with other internal and external experts
- Education and knowledge transfer: Contribute to the design and delivery of climate-related training and knowledge-sharing initiatives across the organization, partnering with relevant teams to strengthen their ability to integrate climate considerations effectively into their activities

WHAT YOU'LL NEED

- Robust educational foundation, advanced degrees preferred (e.g., master's degree in finance, sustainability management, politics, science, engineering, or a related discipline). Additional ESG or Climate-related certification are a plus
- Demonstrated expertise through six (6) to eight (8) years of relevant sustainability experience, with a strong focus on climate. International experience and expertise within the financial industry is a plus
- Understanding of investment and/or enterprise risk management frameworks, with the ability to translate climate-related risks into practical assessment, monitoring and reporting approaches
- Expertise in developing (corporate) climate strategies, establishing strategic direction, setting goals, and delivering results, and aligning them with industry best practices and standards
- Experience in delivering training on sustainability and climate-related matters
- Proficiency in greenhouse gas emissions including familiarity with recognized standards
- Understanding of transition plan frameworks, such as SBTi and CRREM
- Strong business acumen, blending both qualitative and quantitative analysis to solve complex business problems
- A results-oriented and goal-driven mindset, with a commitment to achieving quantifiable outcomes
- Ability to manage multiple priorities with a high level of autonomy
- Proven ability to build trust and foster long-term relationships with diverse stakeholders
- Collaborative mindset, with the ability to work effectively across teams and actively contribute to shared priorities and group objectives
- Proficiency in English and French (or willingness to learn) (frequent interactions in English with PSP employees based in our offices in Hong Kong, London and New York, and interactions in French with employees in our local offices in Montreal and Ottawa)

We offer a tailored employee experience and competitive total rewards and benefits package* designed to attract and retain global diverse talent, reward performance, and reinforce business strategies and priorities. Beyond salary and incentive pay eligibility, you have access to:

- Investment in career development
- Comprehensive group insurance plans
- Competitive pension plans
- Unlimited access to virtual healthcare services and wellness programs
- Gender-inclusive paid family leave policy: up to 26 weeks for primary caregivers, 5 weeks for secondary caregivers
- A personalized family-building support, from pre-pregnancy to menopause, with available financial assistance
- Vacation days available on day one with additional days on milestone service anniversaries, and summer Friday afternoons off
- A hybrid work model with a mix of in-office and remote days

*Benefits package may vary based on your employee type.

At PSP Investments, we aim to provide a workplace where everyone feels valued, safe, respected and empowered to grow. As part of this leadership commitment, we strongly encourage applications from all qualified applicants and strive to offer an inclusive and accessible candidate experience. If you require any accommodation for any part of the recruitment process, please let us know.

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