Director, Sustainable Investment

Société : Ivanhoé Cambridge

Department Corporate Social Responsability Ivanhoé Cambridge develops and invests in high-quality real estate properties, projects and companies that are shaping the urban fabric in dynamic cities around the world. It does so responsibly, with a view to generate long-term performance. Ivanhoé Cambridge is committed to creating living spaces that foster the well-being of people and communities, while reducing its environmental footprint. Ivanhoé Cambridge invests internationally alongside strategic partners and major real estate funds that are leaders in their markets. Through subsidiaries and partnerships, the Company holds interests in more than 1,000 buildings, primarily in the industrial and logistics, office, residential and retail sectors. Ivanhoé Cambridge held close to C$60,4 billion in real estate assets as at December 31, 2020 and is a real estate subsidiary of the Caisse de dépôt et placement du Québec ( cdpq.com ), one of Canada's leading institutional fund managers. For more information: ivanhoecambridge.com . Department : ICE ? Corporate Social Responsibility Position type : Salaried Specific accountabilities Stewardship investing plays a pivotal role in our strategic plan. The CSR team is in charge of leading our strategies in this regard, working closely with our internal teams and partners. As Ivanhoé Cambridge?s operations continue to grow and its ambitions to have a positive impact on the real estate industry expand, you will strengthen and advance the Company?s CSR practices and skills, particularly in Europe and Asia. In this role, you will report to the Vice President, Corporate Social Responsibility. Your day-to-day activities will include the following: ? Integrate ESG factors more systematically into the investment process (acquisition, asset management, development) in collaboration with our internal teams and external partners; ? Support the stewardship investing strategy and develop and implement an action plan; ? Advise the executive committee on strategic issues related to ESG factors ? Carry out analyses, monitor trends and issue recommendations specific to ESG-related themes or particular regions or countries, and promote ESG practices throughout the organization; ? Lead an internal community of stakeholders playing an active role in stewardship investing; ? Help build internal stakeholders? knowledge and skills with regard to stewardship investing and ESG (training, awareness, tools, etc.); ? Contribute to monitoring the ESG performance of the Ivanhoé Cambridge portfolio; ? Represent Ivanhoé Cambridge and participate in sector-specific working groups. Key requirements ? Ten to fifteen years of relevant experience; ? In-depth understanding of, and keen interest in, the ESG regulatory framework as it applies to the real estate industry; ? Excellent analytical and critical thinking skills; ? Ability to come up with creative and innovative solutions aligning CSR goals with IC?s business objectives; ? Capacity to lead inter-team projects and work effectively with internal and external partners; strong powers of persuasion; ? Solid communication skills in French and English. If you are interested in this challenge, please submit your resume. You have everything to gain! When you join the Ivanhoé Cambridge team, you are eligible for employment benefits and a pension plan that are among the best in the industry. We actively support personal development, work-life balance, community engagement and healthy lifestyle habits. At Ivanhoé Cambridge, you will have many opportunities to develop your skills and thrive professionally, in Canada or elsewhere in the world. Our initiatives aimed at creating an exceptional working environment that inspires our employees to give the best of themselves have elevated Ivanhoé Cambridge into the ranks of 100 Top Employers in Canada. Ivanhoé Cambridge?s commitment to diversity and inclusion spans the breadth of its operations. Accommodations are available upon request for candidates taking part in all aspects of the selection process. We take pride in creating a working environment where everyone is set up for success. Please advise us of any accommodations needed to ensure you have access to a fair and equitable process. Any information received relating to accommodation will be addressed confidentially .