ESG Risk and Controls Lead

About the Company

Our client is in the mining & minerals industry, and t hey are looking for a passionate candidate to join their ESG team.

This role will be reporting in the Director and be responsible for supporting the development of the ESG program development and compliance.

Why Work Here

• Opportunity to work with a well-established company with future growth opportunities.
• ESG function will continue to grow, and this role will have solid exposure to both Canadian and International operations
• Low-turnover organization, strong tenured staff with good mentors.

About the Opportunity

• As a subject matter expert, you'll take a systematic approach to evaluate and enhance ESG risk management, control, and governance frameworks.
• You’ll lead the transformation of our ESG control program, designing policies and processes to ensure the completeness, accuracy, reliability and verifiability of ESG data.
• You’ll participate in establishing lines of defense, collaborate with cross-functional teams including Finance, Risk, Audit, Health & Safety, Environment, and Communities, and work closely with external auditors.
• Your efforts will help us comply with global ESG standards, directly shaping how we communicate our sustainability performance.
• Key responsibilities include leading the design and implementation of the ESG control program, drawing upon the Sarbanes-Oxley (SOX) control framework.
• You will support the company’s readiness for mandatory ESG disclosures, coordinate verification of key ESG indicators, and collaborate with Corporate and Site teams to ensure consistency in public reporting.
• Additionally, you’ll play a key role in identifying and addressing emerging risks and opportunities, keeping up to date with evolving ESG standards, and elevating ESG risk and control knowledge across stakeholders through training and communication. About You
• To succeed in this role, you’ll need a Chartered Professional Accountant (CPA) designation and relevant experience
• You should have a strong background in audit, ideally with experience in sustainability
• Excellent project management, communication, and collaboration skills are essential, as is the ability to work with cross-functional teams.
• Bilingual (English / French) required.

Salary Range

$110,000 - $125,000 / year

How to Apply

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You must currently reside within the Greater Toronto Area and be permitted to work in Canada to be considered for this opportunity.

A recruiter will be in touch with you if your profile meets our client’s requirements for this role.

Vaco values a diverse workplace and strongly encourages women, people of color, LGBTQ+ individuals, people with disabilities, members of ethnic minorities, foreign-born residents, and veterans to apply.

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Determining compensation for this role (and others) at Vaco depends upon a wide array of factors including but not limited to :

• the individual’s skill sets, experience and training;
• licensure and certification requirements;
• office location and other geographic considerations;
• other business and organizational needs.

With that said, as required by local law, Vaco believes that the following salary range referenced above reasonably estimates the base compensation for an individual hired into this position in geographies that require salary range disclosure.

The individual may also be eligible for discretionary bonuses.