WHO ARE WE?
Burnbrae Farms is a sixth‑generation, Canadian, family‑owned company, operated today by the fourth generation of the Hudson family. We are proud to be one of Canada’s leading egg producers and processors, with farms, grading stations, and processing facilities across British Columbia, Alberta, Manitoba, Ontario, and Quebec.
Working with more than 400 local independent egg farming families, we provide Canadians from coast to coast to coast with safe, nutritious, and affordable eggs and egg products. Across our operations, spanning 7 farms, 8 grading stations, 3 processing plants, and 2 distribution centres, we collect, grade, boil, cook, and ship eggs nationwide. Burnbrae Farms has built a strong, trusted consumer brand, offering a wide range of value‑added products including EGG Creations!, Simply Egg Whites, EGG Bakes!, EGG Bites!, and EGGS2go!.
With a bright future and ambitious plans for continued growth, we proudly employ more than 1,700 dedicated team members across Canada.
Position Title: Sustainability Analyst
Replacement or New Role: New
Term: Full Time Permanent
Work Mode: Hybrid
Reports to: Director, Sustainability and Community Investment
Direct Reports: 0
Salary Range: $70,000-$72,000
Bonus: No
Address: Mississauga, ON
Travel: Occasional
Language: English
Overview:
We are looking for a Sustainability Analyst to join our team, reporting to the Director Sustainability and Community Investment. If you are a self-motivated individual who thrives on collaboration and is eager to expand your expertise and contribute to various sustainability-led projects, this role is an exciting opportunity for you.
DUTIES/RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Support the Sustainability Strategy: Collaborate with the Director, Sustainability, and other teams to implement various sustainability initiatives (i.e., annual Sustainability Reporting and employee engagement campaigns).
- ESG Data Collection and Assurance: Lead in ESG data collection, ensuring data quality and completeness for reporting. Manage all sustainability-related datasets, KPI tracking, and progress towards sustainability goals.
- Participate in third-party ESG data assurance processes to ensure accuracy and transparency of data.
- Execute tasks such as obtaining energy, waste, water from each site and working with third-party consultant to ensuring accuracy and completeness for customer requests and external reporting purposes.
- Prepare data for the annual Sustainability Report.
- Greenhouse Gas (GHG) Accounting: Lead the annual carbon footprinting exercise for internal and external reporting by working with the external consultant firm.
- Synthesize data analysis into key messages for relevant audiences.
- Ensure Burnbrae is disclosing ESG activities in a manner consistent with industry leadership.
- Analyze customer sustainability requirements and disclosure requests. Work with the business to provide data to complete audits/surveys and improve the data collection process.
- Provide project management support on Burnbrae’s sustainability initiatives.
- Conduct research and analysis on sustainability topics.
- Develop metrics and KPIs to measure outcomes against internal objectives and external benchmarks.
- Track and report on the progress of sustainability initiatives.
- Support the Director of CSR in delivering the CSR strategy and key goals while advancing reporting and disclosure activities to meet customer requests and deliver on best practices.
- Lead in the planning and execution of employee community investment activities throughout the year.
- Assist in donation and volunteer grant tracking.
- Update annual benchmarks by monitoring evolving global responsibility best practices and industry standards.
- Other duties as assigned.
KNOWLEDGE SKILLS & EXPERIENCE:
- Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills.
- Strong oral and written communication skills.
- Experience in the ESG/Sustainability space (2 years minimum).
- Education: A degree in finance/accounting, environmental science/studies, sustainability, Business or a related field.
- Familiarity with energy data collection systems and/or ESG data software.
- Proven experience in analyzing and manipulating large data sets.
- Technical proficiency with sustainability benchmarks, standards, and frameworks such as CDP Project management skills are preferred.
- Ability to take initiative and enthusiastically lead, coordinate, and attend events and activities.
- Well-organized and self-motivated, with the ability to handle multiple priorities and tight deadlines independently and as part of a team.
- Strong problem-solving skills for data collection and reporting challenges.
- Attention to detail.
- Ability to build rapport with colleagues and achieve outcomes through influence.
- Positive attitude and a passion for ESG initiatives and a commitment to driving performance improvement in sustainability practices.
- Some travel within Ontario may be required. Own vehicle is strongly preferred.
Burnbrae Farms’ Vision is to grow into a world-class egg business using the strength of our people to develop leading edge products and processes. Through our commitment to quality, health and innovation, we will provide healthy lifestyle solutions, exceed customer expectations and build highly trusted brands.
We offer our employees 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 expectations.
Burnbrae Farms is committed to Employment Equity. Accommodations during the recruitment process are available upon request for candidates with disabilities.
