Sustainability Manager

S'more about the team

Reporting to the Senior Director, Procurement and in partnership with a broader North America Sustainability team, the Sustainability Manager will lead data-driven food and packaging waste reduction & lean production initiatives throughout the Canadian operation. 

The successful candidate will be accountable for our environmental, social, and governance (ESG) reporting pillar for Canada. This involves the collection of inputs from across the business that contribute to the Annual Non-Financial Report for the HelloFresh Group, as well as regular updates to C-Level and an ESG Committee of the HelloFresh Group Board.

You will ensure compliance with the external reporting requirements and prepare company processes and capabilities to meet the needs of the upcoming CSRD (Corporate Sustainability Reporting Directive of the European Union applicable as of 2024) reporting regulation, and other emerging reporting requirements.

You will actively drive and shape the development of a more sustainable supply chain by supporting the design, quantification, and implementation of various projects impacting our community. This might include building sustainable waste management solutions (i.e. composting, recycling, anaerobic digestion), kit and case packaging modifications, partnership with local charities to utilize excess meals; or, changes to ingredient packaging.

Lettuce share what this role will be responsible for

• Key contact and Project manager for Sustainability across HFCA.


• Be the lead contact on sustainability; inspiring and leading the supply base and business to continually improve and celebrate success.


• Ensure the HFCA customer trusts in our food. Give the conscientious consumer assurance in our sourcing practices; increasing NPS relating to Sustainability and Packaging etc.


• Establish and maintain reporting on Sustainability practices for our Canadian business.  This includes: determining the terms of reference; identifying data sources; establishing data capture where process does not exist; analyzing data & establishing key performance indicators; and, reporting on findings. 


• Own and drive relationships with internal and external stakeholders to deliver the strategy.


• Align with Global and North American HelloFresh teams on existing responsible sourcing targets and initiatives; facilitate development and roll out of high-impact initiatives in the Canadian market.


• Identify areas for packaging reduction and recyclability.


• Stay abreast of existing & pending regulation and climate goals (at the federal, provincial and municipal level); ensure our compliance in both reporting and adherence to guidelines.


• Help us build and drive forward our sustainability roadmap, in partnership with Global and North American guidance.


• Champion the Canadian team’s understanding and enthusiasm for Sustainability; ensure adherence to best practices and knowledge sharing.


• All other duties, as assigned 

Sound a-peeling? Here's what we're looking for

• Degree in business, engineering, supply chain management, or a sustainability-related field. 


• 3-5 years of relevant work experience (consulting, sustainability, operations) with experience driving sustainability-related projects and/or waste management and auditing preferred.


• Exposure to a large operation, including distribution centers. 


• Attention to detail and process orientation.


• Proficiency in computer applications / software (Google Sheets, Excel) complemented with exceptional analytical and problem solving skills.


• Ability to handle multiple projects and assignments, while being able to prioritize, achieve objectives, and meet deadlines.


• An ownership mindset and ability to work independently, with minimal supervision.


• Proven team player, with strong interpersonal and communication skills.


• Experience in delivering or supporting sustainability programs at a national level would be considered an asset.


• Relevant Professional Certification in sustainability would be considered an asset.

Let’s cut to the cheese, this is why you'll love it here

• Box Discount - Amazing discounts on 1 box per week! 75% discount on weekly HelloFresh and Chefs Plate meal kits AND 50% off weekly Factor meal box.


• Health & Wellness - Health & Dental benefits from day 1, a Health Spending Account, unlimited access to the Headspace app to meet your self-care needs, and 25% discount on GoodLife fitness memberships!


• RRSP Matching - Competitive RRSP matching program offered


• Vacation & PTO - Time off is also an important part of self-care! We offer generous vacation and PTO to help you create a good work-life balance. 


• Family Benefits - A parental leave top-up program for expectant parents.


• Growth & Development - We support your career progression, provide development opportunities, and invest in your continued learning through our organization wide L&D fund.


• Work Hard & Have Fun - From team socials to engaging company days, you’ll have plenty of opportunity to experience the fun!


• Diversity & Inclusion Initiatives - With impactful ERG’s like FreshPride, Women Empowered and LIMES, we are committed to our diversity, equity & inclusion efforts.


• Food Puns - this one is kind of a big dill if you haven’t already noticed. We even have some punny meeting room names!

Flexible Hybrid Approach

At HelloFresh, we know that flexible work arrangements are essential in enabling you to do your best work, while balancing your personal and life needs. Offering remote work flexibility, along with the opportunity to interact and collaborate in the office are all a part of creating a great employee experience. 

To meet these needs, we are pleased to provide Flexible Hybrid work. Flexible Hybrid is a people-first approach that is based on choice, trust, personalization, and empowers teams to choose when and how often they work from the office and work from home, in addition to team days and company days. This means a minimum of 2 days in office per week, with most teams in office between 2-3 days a week.

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Working Conditions

It’s no surprise that as a food company, we use many ingredients that may be considered common allergens (i.e. peanuts, tree nuts, milk, etc.). Whether this role is based out of our headquarters or one of our distribution centers, it is possible that you may be exposed to such allergens in this role. If you have any concerns with being exposed to any particular food ingredients, including meat, please disclose this during the hiring process. 

HelloFresh Canada uses AI-integrated technology to help us process and evaluate applications more efficiently. This includes tools that screen and assess candidate qualifications based on the requirements for this role. While these tools assist our workflow, all final selection decisions are made by our hiring team.

This is a posting for an existing vacancy. We are actively seeking to fill this position.

Interested in joining the HelloFresh team? Don’t be chai, apply! Submit your application in PDF format today.