Manager Sustainability Reporting

The Manager, Sustainability Reporting will play a key role in delivering and evolving OMERS sustainability disclosures.You will combine strong technical expertise with thoughtful communication and stakeholder engagement to help shape how OMERS tells its sustainability story. This role is responsible to research and interpret evolving sustainability reporting requirements, translate complex topics into clear and actionable insights, and support the ongoing preparation and enhancement of reporting processes and controls.

The Manager, Sustainability Reporting will build strong, trusted relationships across teams globally, working collaboratively to drive alignment on reporting practices and requirements. This role requires both analytical depth and the ability to influence, communicate, and present effectively to a range of audiences, including senior leadership.

You will bring curiosity, a learning mindset, and a passion for sustainability reporting, along with a desire to contribute to a high-performing, supportive team culture.

We believe that time together in the office is important for OMERS and Oxford, the strength of our employees, and the work we do for our pension members. Our hybrid work guideline requires teams to come to the office a minimum of 4 days per week.

You will be responsible for:

• Contributing to the delivery of consolidated sustainability metrics for the OMERS Annual Report and related disclosures, ensuring accuracy, clarity, and alignment with evolving standards

• Monitoring and analyzing evolving sustainability reporting regulations, standards, and exposure drafts, synthesizing implications for OMERS into clear recommendations and supporting the development of executive-ready briefings and coordinated responses

• Evolving and strengthen sustainability reporting processes and related controls, identifying opportunities to enhance efficiency, consistency, and data quality

• Act as a subject matter expert in sustainability reporting, translating complex requirements into clear guidance and delivering engaging education sessions across the organization

• Collaborate closely with the OMERS Sustainable Investing team and industry peers to support alignment with sustainability reporting standards and leading practices

• Influence and partner with cross-functional teams to enhance sustainability reporting practices and drive alignment on key requirements

• Engage with external and internal auditors on sustainability reporting engagements, supporting audit readiness and contributing to the evolution of OMERS sustainability assurance practices

• Participate in technical training and development opportunities to continuously build expertise and stay current on evolving sustainability reporting standards

• Contribute to broader team priorities and initiatives in support of the Sustainability Reporting function

Required Skills & Experience

• Strong reporting discipline and stakeholder communication skills, including experience with reporting processes, controls, data quality, audit readiness, and executive-level communication

• Technical sustainability reporting expertise, including experience with IFRS S1/S2, CSDS, GHG Protocol, PCAF, TCFD-informed disclosures, and evolving regulatory requirements.

• Strong relationship-building and learning mindset, with the ability to collaborate across teams, build trust with stakeholders, navigate ambiguity, and bring curiosity and a solutions-oriented approach to evolving sustainability reporting priorities.

Preferred Skills & Experience:

• A minimum 4+ years’ experience in financial and/or sustainability reporting roles with a strong understanding of reporting processes, procedures, and internal controls

• A post-secondary degree in business, accounting,sustainability or finance 

• A CPA designation is considered an asset 

• Experience with sustainability reporting frameworks and standards such as IFRS S1/S2, CSDS, GHG Protocol, PCAF, TCFD-informed disclosures, or other climate and sustainability reporting requirements.

• Exceptional written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to translate complex technical concepts into clear, compelling messages for a range of audiences including senior stakeholders.

• Proven ability to build relationships, influence outcomes, and collaborate across diverse teams

• Strong analytical skills, with the ability to synthesize complex information and communicate insights clearly and concisely

• Proactive and adaptable, with the ability to work independently while contributing to a collaborative team environment

• Comfortable navigating ambiguity and change, with a problem-solving mindset and intellectual curiosity

• Strong project management skills, with the ability to manage multiple deadlines, coordinate inputs across stakeholders, and maintain high-quality documentation.

• High proficiency in Microsoft PowerPoint and Excel; experience in Workiva, Alteryx and Power BI is an asset

• A strong sense of ownership and pride in delivering high-quality work 

• A people-first mindset, with a genuine interest in building positive, inclusive relationships 

• An enthusiastic and collaborative approach, contributing to team success 

• A proactive, solutions-oriented mindset with a focus on continuous improvement 

• Confidence to contribute ideas, challenge constructively, and listen thoughtfully