Corporate Affairs & Social Responsibility Manager (Hybrid)

Corporate Affairs & Social Responsibility Manager (Hybrid)

Position Snapshot
Business area: Nespresso Canada
Location: Montreal, QC located at 300 Léo-Pariseau, suite 2300 Montréal, QC Canada H2X 4B3; Hybrid

A little bit about us
Nestlé Nespresso SA is the pioneer and reference for highest-quality portioned coffee. The company works with more than 120,000 farmers in 15 countries through its AAA Sustainable Quality Program to embed sustainability practices on farms and the surrounding landscapes. Launched in 2003 in collaboration with the NGO Rainforest Alliance, the program helps to improve the yield and quality of harvests, ensuring a sustainable supply of high-quality coffee and improving livelihoods of farmers and their communities.
In 2022, Nespresso achieved B Corp certification - joining an international movement of 4,900 purpose-led businesses that meet B Corp’s high standards of social and environmental responsibility and transparency.
Headquartered in Vevey, Switzerland, Nespresso operates in 81 countries and has over 13,000 employees. In 2021, it operated a global retail network of 802 boutiques. For more information, visit the Nespresso corporate website: www.nestle-nespresso.com

What to Expect:
You will play a pivotal role in shaping and executing our Corporate Communications and sustainability strategies. As a refined communicator with strong leadership, you will champion our global sustainability roadmap and local Corporate communications priorities, driving initiatives that enhance our brand's sustainability credentials and deliver positive social and environmental impacts. By overseeing our corporate affairs, you will be the guardian of the company's reputation and credibility, managing stakeholder relationships, and ensuring ethical, socially responsible, and environmentally sustainable operations in close collaboration with other functions in the organization. Additionally, you will lead internal communications to foster employee engagement and knowledge. You will also lead a dedicated team of two, guiding them towards excellence. Join our team and take on a pivotal role in crafting the future of corporate communications and sustainability strategies!

A day in the Life of a Corporate Affairs and Social Responsibility Manager:

• Develop Corporate Affairs strategy and editorial approach
• Drive philanthropy agenda and relationship with NGO or relevant external partners
• Develop, recommend and implement the sustainability strategy, notably including environmental sustainability initiatives, community empowerment programs and employee engagement tactics.
• Responsible for crisis management and issue mitigation
• Lead External communication projects & campaigns supporting both corporate communications and sustainability effort, designing approach to deliver the biggest impact
• Ensure compliance with relevant regulations and standards related to CSR and sustainability, notably but not limited to Claims legal clearance
• Build and refine key performance indicators to measure CSR impact across various areas such as environmental sustainability, social responsibility, and ethical business practices.
• Act as key guardian and steward of ethical, social and environmental company standards across teams and functions
• Lead all aspects of Internal communications and employee engagement strategy

Role Requirements

• Bilingualism in English and French is required for this position. The role involves frequent and complex collaboration with collaborators across the Canadian market and/or internationally. These interactions necessitate a high level of proficiency in English to effectively perform the tasks associated with the job.
• University degree in Marketing, Communications, Business or a related field, or equivalent experience
• Proven experience in a similar marketing or category management role within a fast paced consumer or luxury goods industry
• Proven track record in Communications (Consumer or Corporate)
• Experience in marketing sustainability (product innovation, recycling programs)

Preferred Skills

• Demonstrates analytical skills and abilities to deliver results
• Strong ability to multi-task and coordinate multiple projects at once
• Understanding of international brand presence

What you need to know
We will be considering applicants as they apply, so please don’t delay in submitting your application.
Nestlé Canada is an equal-opportunity employer committed to diversity, equity, inclusion, and accessibility. We welcome qualified applicants to bring their diverse and unique experiences as a result of their education, perspectives, culture, ethnicity, race, sex, gender identity and expression, nation of origin, age, languages spoken, veteran’s status, colour, religion, disability, sexual orientation and beliefs.

If you are selected to participate in the recruitment process, please inform Human Resources of any accommodations you may require. Nestlé will work with you in an effort to ensure that you are able to fully participate in the process.