Environmental, Social, And Governance Specialist

G.W. Seier founded Vita Health Products in Winnipeg, Manitoba in 1936. Since then, the company has grown from a small mail-order operation selling herbs and patented medicines into one of Canada’s foremost suppliers of over the counter (OTC) pharmaceutical products and natural health products.

Based in Winnipeg – the geographic centre of Canada – and located in the St. Boniface industrial park, IVC Vita Health Products is a vertically integrated manufacturer, marketer, and distributor of a broad line of high-quality, nutritional supplements, and over the counter medications throughout Canada, with over 260,000 square feet of manufacturing, packaging, and distribution facilities.

IVC Vita Health has a long and proven track record of success and continues to demonstrate strong results with consistent growth. IVC Vita Health is part of the IVC Nutrition Corporation of Companies.

At IVC Vita Health understand the importance of a comprehensive benefits package to attract and retain top talent. Our offerings include:

• Competitive salary and performance-based bonuses.
• Company paid health, dental, and vision insurance.
• Retirement savings plan with employer matching.
• 7 Paid Personal Leave Days per year.
• Professional development opportunities and tuition reimbursement.
• Employee assistance programs for mental health and well-being.
• Company-sponsored social events and team-building activities.

Join us at IVC Vita Health and be part of a team that values your contributions and invests in your success. We are committed to creating a workplace where diversity is celebrated, and every team member can thrive both personally and professionally.

Our Vision: The Canadian partner driving self-care innovation to enrich health.

Summary:

Under the direction of the Director Materials Management & Sourcing, the ESG Specialist is responsible for leading IVC Vita Health’s Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG) initiative, including strategy development, target setting, planning and execution, reporting and engagement.

The role combines elements of strategy, policy, operations (data collection process implementation, validation, and attestation), team management and development, advocacy, and support for working groups against the delivery and reporting of targets aligned with business goals.

Responsibilities:

Key Responsibilities will include:

• Working with internal and external resources to develop the IVC Vita Health ESG Strategy, policy and programs including:
• Vendor Compliance Code of Conduct program
• Implementing data collection Systems for Scope 1, 2 and 3 emissions
• Benchmarking IVC Vita Health ESG performance against peers, industry trends and best practices. Proactively identify issues, risks, opportunities, and trends that may impact the company from an ESG perspective.
• Developing, maintaining, and executing appropriate disclosure controls and procedures related to ESG.
• Managing ESG reporting to third parties as appropriate.
• Defining relevant KPIs and establishing monthly internal reporting and assessments of IVC Vita Health’s ESG performance relative to goals and to the performance.
• Leading the Development of a Net Zero Roadmap for achieving net-zero emission. Establishing key milestones and deliverables working collaboratively with cross functional teams.
• Ensuring ongoing compliance with the relevant regulatory and company standards and making recommendations on future policy and action.
• Identifying learning opportunities and defining an education plan and corresponding budget to execute.
• Managing customer ESG paper and on-site audits and reporting.
• Leading the on-site Green Team Committee mandate and initiatives.

Qualifications & Experience Required:

· 2+ years of related experience required or equivalent education.

· Demonstrable knowledge of ESG frameworks, standards and trends is required.

· Advanced skills in writing and report preparation are required.

· Project Management experience is recommended.

· Ability to work in a Team environment.

· Proficient in Microsoft Office including advanced skills in Excel.

· Intermediate to advanced skills with the following applications preferred: Tableau, UL360, Sphera, Enablon, Workiva, OneTrust or other ESG reporting software, Adobe Design Suite

Education, Certification, Licenses & Registrations:

• Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering, an accredited university; plus Graduate degree in ESG, CSR, or a related discipline is preferred.

Physical Demands:

Office related work:

Sitting for long periods of time.

Extensive computer work.

Some field work in the plant may be required

Nothing in this job description restricts management’s right to assign or reassign duties and responsibilities to this job

at any time. Additionally, this job description reflects management’s assignment of essential functions, it does not

prescribe or restrict the tasks that may be assigned.