{"id":2177923,"url":"https://alion.io/job/sysco-senior-manager-sustainability","title":"Senior Manager Sustainability","company":{"id":1771007,"name":"Sysco","domain":"sysco.com","url":"https://alion.io/company/sysco-com","size_band":"5000+","is_staffing_agency":false,"employer_type":"direct","is_intermediary":false,"listed_via":null,"ats_vendor":"Workday","truth_index":null},"role":"HR","role_family":"HR","seniority":"senior","employment_type":"full_time","work_mode":"on_site","remote_scope":null,"remote_scope_basis":null,"remote_working_hours":null,"hiring_geo_confidence":"structured","locations":["Canada"],"countries":["CA"],"hiring_countries":[],"hiring_countries_total":0,"salary":{"min":93500,"max":175400,"currency":"CAD","period":"year","gross":null,"usd_annual":122894},"salary_estimate":null,"experience_years_min":7,"visa_sponsorship":false,"relocation_package":false,"has_equity":false,"technologies":[],"status":"live","first_seen_at":"2026-10-09T14:25:26Z","employer_posted_date":"2026-10-09","last_verified_at":"2026-10-13T06:34:26Z","board_verified":true,"closed_at":null,"days_open":3,"trust":{"level":"ok","repost_count":null,"flags":[],"days_open":3},"description":"JOB DESCRIPTION\nCompensation\n93,500.00 - 175,400.00 CAD Annual\nPurpose\nThe 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.\nResponsibilities\nMarket-Level Strategy & Planning\nDevelop and execute sustainability plans for the Canadian market that align with Sysco’s global strategic framework and local regulatory requirements. \nIdentify opportunities to integrate sustainability into core business processes and operations. \nBuild strong relationships with internal and external stakeholders to advance sustainability objectives. \nPartner with internal teams (merchandising, operations, technology, marketing) to embed sustainability into decision-making. \nSupport 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. \nProgram Development & Execution\nGrow the One Planet, One Table sustainable assortment in Canada, partnering with merchandising, technology, marketing, and other cross-functional teams. \nLead Sysco Canada’s Emerging Supplier Program with an initial focus on indigenous vendors through the Pathways to Procurement initiative. \nDrive Sysco Canada’s sustainability messaging and stakeholder engagement activities. \nSales Enablement & Customer Engagement\nProvide 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. \nAct as a sustainability subject matter expert (SME) for customer-facing initiatives, including food donations, waste management, fleet optimization, and facilities strategies. \nPerformance Tracking & Reporting\nEstablish 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. \nSkills\nBachelor’s degree in Sustainability, Environmental Science, Business, or related field; advanced degree preferred. \n7+ years of experience in sustainability strategy, program management, or related roles, ideally within foodservice or consumer goods. \nStrong knowledge of Canadian sustainability regulations. \nProven ability to lead complex initiatives and influence senior stakeholders \nEducation\nPost-secondary degree or diploma in a related field is preferred.\nRémunération\n93 500,00 $ à 175 400,00 $ CA par année\nObjectif du poste\nLe ou la gestionnaire principal(e), Développement durable fait partie de l’équipe mondiale du développement durable et contribue à la mise en œuvre de la stratégie de développement durable de Sysco, Securing the Future of Food (Assurer l’avenir de l’alimentation), partout au Canada. La personne titulaire du poste contribue également aux grandes priorités de croissance en Amérique du Nord, dans le cadre de son rôle au sein de l’équipe mondiale.\nElle est responsable de faire progresser les principales initiatives de développement durable au sein de l’organisation canadienne, en mettant particulièrement l’accent sur le développement de l’offre One Planet, One Table auprès des clients, qui constitue le principal indicateur de performance (KPI) du poste. Elle contribue également à d’autres volets de la stratégie, notamment la mobilisation des fournisseurs, les données et les outils en matière de développement durable, l’accompagnement des clients et la réalisation de programmes interfonctionnels.\nLa personne idéale possède une solide expertise en développement durable, ainsi que d’excellentes compétences en gestion de programmes et en mobilisation des parties prenantes, afin de générer des retombées environnementales et commerciales mesurables.\nResponsabilités\nStratégie et planification à l’échelle du marché\nÉlaborer et mettre en œuvre des plans de développement durable pour le marché canadien, conformément au cadre stratégique mondial de Sysco et aux exigences réglementaires locales.\nRepérer les occasions d’intégrer le développement durable aux principaux processus et activités opérationnels de l’entreprise.\nÉtablir et entretenir des relations solides avec les parties prenantes internes et externes afin de faire progresser les objectifs de développement durable.\nCollaborer avec les équipes internes (commercialisation, exploitation, technologies et marketing) afin d’intégrer le développement durable aux processus décisionnels.\nSoutenir les initiatives de croissance à plus grande échelle en Amérique du Nord au sein de l’équipe mondiale du développement durable, notamment en contribuant, lorsque pertinent, au déploiement à plus grande échelle de solutions de développement durable destinées aux clients, à la communication des avantages commerciaux et aux meilleures pratiques dans les différents marchés.\nÉlaboration et mise en œuvre de programmes\nDévelopper l’offre durable One Planet, One Table au Canada, en collaboration avec les équipes de commercialisation, des technologies, du marketing et les autres équipes interfonctionnelles.\nDiriger le Programme des fournisseurs émergents de Sysco Canada, en mettant initialement l’accent sur les fournisseurs autochtones dans le cadre de l’initiative Pathways to Procurement (Parcours vers l’approvisionnement).\nPiloter les activités de communication de Sysco Canada en matière de développement durable ainsi que les initiatives de mobilisation des parties prenantes.\nSoutien aux ventes et mobilisation des clients\nFournir des conseils stratégiques et assurer un leadership auprès des équipes de vente locales et nationales en préparant des outils et du matériel de communication sur le développement durable, en contribuant aux réponses aux demandes de propositions (DP) et en élaborant des stratégies ciblées pour les clients clés. Agir comme personne-ressource pour la résolution des enjeux complexes et le traitement des demandes des clients relevant de la coordination du développement durable.\nAgir à titre d’expert(e) en la matière en développement durable pour les initiatives destinées aux clients, notamment les dons alimentaires, la gestion des déchets, l’optimisation du parc de véhicules et les stratégies liées aux installations.\nSuivi du rendement et rapports\nMettre en place des processus permettant de suivre les initiatives de développement durable propres au marché canadien, d’en analyser les retombées et d’en présenter les résultats à la direction.\nVeiller à l’amélioration continue des programmes grâce à la rétroaction, à l’analyse des données et à la collaboration interfonctionnelle.\nCompétences et expérience\nBaccalauréat en développement durable, en sciences de l’environnement, en administration des affaires ou dans un domaine connexe; un diplôme d’études supérieures constitue un atout.\nPlus de sept ans d’expérience en stratégie de développement durable, en gestion de programmes ou dans un domaine connexe, idéalement dans le secteur de la restauration commerciale ou des biens de consommation.\nBonne connaissance des exigences réglementaires canadiennes en matière de développement durable.\nCapacité démontrée à diriger des initiatives complexes et à exercer une influence auprès de parties prenantes de haut niveau.\nFormation\nDiplôme universitaire ou collégial dans un domaine connexe, de préférence.\nSysco is committed to Employment Equity. Accommodations during the recruitment process are available upon request for candidates with disabilities.\nAt Sysco, we aspire to create a global culture that is decidedly diverse, equitable, and inclusive - one where we foster belonging as we care for one another and connect the world through food and trusted partnerships. We are Better Together.\nCOMPANY OVERVIEW\nSysco is the global leader in foodservice distribution. With over 71,000 colleagues and a fleet of over 13,000 vehicles, Sysco operates approximately 333 distribution facilities worldwide and serves more than 700,000 customer locations. We offer our colleagues the opportunity to grow personally and professionally, to contribute to the success of a dynamic organization, and to serve others in a manner that exceeds their expectations. We’re looking for talented, hard-working individuals to join our team. Come grow with us and let us show you why Sysco is at the heart of food and service.\nOur Purpose: Connecting the world to share food and care for one another\nOur Mission: Delivering success for our customers through industry-leading people, products and solutions\nOur Identity: Together we define our future of foodservice and supply chain\nHere’s a sample of the many benefits Sysco colleagues enjoy:\nComprehensive Flexible Benefits including Health and Dental, Health Care Spending and Wellness Accounts\nShort-Term and Long-Term Disability\nLife Insurance\nVoluntary Optional Insurance\nParental Leave Plan\nCompany Pension Plan\nGroup RRSP & TFSA\nEmployee and Family Assistance\nStock Purchase Plan\nMaple Virtual Care\nUnlimited on-line learning\nSysco product discounts\nPreferred vendor discounts\nAssociate Resource Groups\n(*benefits may vary based on location or bargaining unit)\nADDITIONAL INFORMATION\nThis Job Requisition was created with the help of AI. 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