At a Glance
- Tasks: Lead sustainability initiatives and drive impactful programs across Canada.
- Company: Join Sysco, a leader in foodservice sustainability.
- Benefits: Fully remote role with competitive salary and growth opportunities.
- Other info: Open to candidates anywhere in Canada.
- Why this job: Make a real difference in sustainability while working with diverse teams.
- Qualifications: 7+ years in sustainability strategy and strong program management skills required.
The predicted salary is between 93500 - 175400 $ per year.
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.
- Support broader North America growth initiatives as 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.
- Strong 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.
Senior Manager Sustainability in Winnipeg employer: Sysco Corp.
At Sysco, we pride ourselves on being an exceptional employer that fosters a culture of diversity, equity, and inclusion. Our Halifax and Moncton locations offer comprehensive benefits, including flexible health plans, professional development opportunities, and a supportive work environment where collaboration and innovation thrive. Join us to be part of a dynamic team dedicated to connecting the world through food and service while enjoying meaningful career growth and a commitment to employee well-being.
