Accelerate your success at Colliers. Why Colliers? As one of Canada’s leading commercial real estate services firms, we are driven by our mission to accelerate success for our people, clients, and communities. A career at Colliers gives you the opportunity to make an impact, advance your career, and collaborate with top-tier talent. Don’t just take our word for it – we’ve been recognized as a top employer on a number of prestigious lists, including Best Workplaces in Canada, Best Workplaces for Women, Best Workplaces with Most Trusted Executive Teams, among others. Please note that this position is a 12-month contract role This position is a hybrid role based out of our Toronto, ON office About you The Sustainability Specialist is a key member of the Global Sustainability team and supports efforts to advance Colliers’ global sustainability strategy. The incumbent is responsible for delivering cross-functional initiatives that support data management, decarbonization strategy, sustainable procurement, regulatory readiness, and internal and external reporting. This role blends subject matter knowledge in sustainability with strong analytical, project management, and communication skills. The incumbent works closely with global teams in People Services, Operations, Marketing, and regional leaders to support the integration of Colliers’ Global Sustainability Strategy ‘Built to Last’ and operationalize its commitments. The ideal candidate has hands-on experience in climate and sustainability strategy implementation, ESG data platform integration and management, emissions accounting (Scopes 1, 2, and 3), policy development, and stakeholder engagement, and thrives in a high-impact, fast-paced global environment. In this role, you will… Lead or support the design and implementation of key ESG initiatives aligned with the Built to Last framework, including global sustainability fit-out guidelines, the fleet electrification strategy, and internal decarbonization targets. Coordinate with regional and business segment leaders to advance the global sustainability commercial strategy and the sustainability tech stack strategy to enable scalable client solutions. Support the implementation and optimization of Colliers’ global ESG data platform for Scopes 1, 2, and 3 emissions across all countries and regions. Oversee emissions data collection, verification, parameter-based estimations, and assurance processes in line with global and regional specific regulatory requirements. Produce monthly reports and support external assurance readiness annually. Support development of the Global Sustainability Report (GSR), including alignment with GRI and integration of key data points across sustainability pillars. Coordinate ESG responses to third-party sustainability ratings (CDP, EcoVadis, S&P CSA, MSCI, etc.). Compile and maintain up-to-date ESG communications materials, such as RFP Q&A responses and updates to the corporate sustainability webpage. Lead development and global rollout of Colliers’ Sustainable Procurement Policy, ensuring alignment with the Human Rights Policy and ESG standards for suppliers. Review and refine internal ESG-related policies quarterly to ensure alignment with strategic direction and regulatory expectations. Conduct sustainability-related market and competitor analysis to inform commercial opportunities and service development across key regions (APAC, US, CED, Canada, and EMEA). Facilitate internal stakeholder engagement to ensure successful policy and initiative implementation, including training and guidance to local teams and collaboration with external auditors. What you’ll bring 3+ years’ experience in analytical or project management role, preferably in CRE, sustainability or related field. Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field (Business, Sustainability, Economics) Advanced knowledge of MS Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint) Excellent written and verbal communication skills Strong analytical skills and ability to acquire and manipulate significant amounts of data Knowledge of clean technology and decarbonization pathways for corporate real estate Designation in a green-building or wellness-related certification (preferred certifications such as LEED, WELL, etc.) #LI-EH1 #LI-Hybrid What we offer: Innovative projects: Work on cutting-edge initiatives that shape our communities, drive our growth, and make a tangible impact. Career growth: Advance your career and achieve your goals with industry-leading training and development programs. Competitive benefits & compensation: Enjoy a comprehensive and flexible benefits package along with competitive compensation that rewards your contributions and supports your well-being. Collaborative culture: Join our enterprising team where innovation thrives, collaboration is key, and our people are empowered to be their authentic selves and do their best work. Diversity, Equity & Inclusion: Our robust North American Diversity & Inclusion Program features eight Employee Resource Groups (ERGs), where you can connect, learn, and contribute to a diverse and supportive community. Learn more: https://www.collierscanada.com/en-ca/careers/diversity-and-inclusion Global network: Join a global team of 23,000 professionals across 70 countries, where you'll expand your network and learn from experts in a dynamic international community. Accelerate your career and enhance your expertise as you connect and collaborate with top talent around the world. Applicants must be currently authorized to work in Canada on a full-time basis. The employer will not sponsor applicants for work visas. Direct applicants only please, no agencies. Colliers is an equal opportunity employer and values diversity in its workforce. Colliers encourages applications from all qualified individuals and will accommodate applicants' disability-related needs, up to the point of undue hardship, throughout all stages of the recruitment and selection process. If you require a disability-related accommodation to participate in the recruitment process, please contact the recruitment team by email at careers@colliers.com. We are enterprising. Our expert advice to property occupiers, owners and investors leads the industry into the future. We invest in relationships to create enduring value. What sets us apart is not what we do, but how we do it. Our people are passionate, take personal responsibility and always do what’s right for our clients, people and communities. We attract and develop industry leaders, empowering them to think and act differently to drive exceptional results. What’s more, our global reach maximizes the potential of property, wherever our clients do business. At Colliers, we accelerate success.
