JANUARY 19, 2009 –
SOURCE: Canadian Business for Social Responsibility (CBSR)
JOB TITLE: Corporate Social Responsibility Advisor
JOB LOCATION: Calgary
THE ORGANIZATION:
At Canadian Business for Social Responsibility (CBSR), we are proud to work with our member companies to create a more socially responsible business community. Founded in 1995, CBSR provides thought leadership and candid counsel to our members as they formulate powerful decisions and actions that improve business performance and contribute to a better world. We are passionate about our work in corporate social responsibility (CSR) and constantly strive to make CBSR a model workplace.
CBSR’s work style and culture
At CBSR, we pride ourselves on continuously building an engaging culture in which our team members can thrive. We are a small, energetic, and nimble organization, efficient with our resources and highly effective in the work we undertake. We seek team members that are:
Self-motivated
Committed to working with corporate Canada to advance CSR
Able to collaborate and work independently
Committed to producing only the highest quality products and services
Able to balance multiple priorities and tasks
Continuous learners
Creative problem-solvers, focused on solutions
Effective time managers who are able to meet deadlines
Willing to travel as needed to meet member needs
Willing and able to work remotely from a home office (temporary)
THE POSITION:
Reporting to the Director of Advisory Services through the Senior Advisor located in Calgary, the CSR Advisor will:
Manage day-to-day relationships between CBSR and a group of its member companies
Identify specific opportunities to directly promote CBSR expertise to individual companies
Develop proposals outlining high impact ways for CBSR to provide service
Provide day-to-day management of advisory service project teams
Develop tools, service lines and products to assist the deepening of CSR commitment and practice in our member companies
Work with the team to refine, manage and deliver on CBSR’s value proposition
The following are the primary areas of responsibility:
Member engagement
Serve as liaison with clients generally and as primary contact with specific member companies
Provide meaningful expertise and guidance to CBSR’s members and clients on CSR issues
Leverage CBSR knowledge to advise members and clients to answer specific questions as they arise
Identify opportunities to directly share and promote CBSR expertise to member companies
Contribute to the planning, development and support of the member services team
Advisory services
Develop proposals outlining ways that CBSR can provide service with a focus on the oil/gas industry
Provide day-to-day project management for the delivery of high quality business advisory services on CSR related issues
Lead and coordinate project teams made up of staff from different disciplines and different seniority levels across the organization and outside of the organization
Develop CBSR perspectives and value added tools, service lines and products to assist the deepening of CSR commitment and practice in our member companies
Relationship management
Build trusting and valued relationships with CBSR’s members at all levels of their organization, to meet their needs and deliver CBSR products and services
Identify opportunities for strategic partnerships with stakeholders, including industry partners, non-member companies, consultants and other subject-matter experts
MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS:
A post-secondary degree or equivalent combination of education and relevant experience is required
Knowledge of and experience in the private sector is necessary
Minimum 5 years relationship management experience
Minimum 3 years experience related to energy (oil/gas)
Demonstrated excellence and achievement in account management, project management, sales, consulting, and business development
Highly motivated and effective team player
Outstanding leadership, team facilitation, interpersonal and coaching skills
Experience in developing CSR strategies, issues and/or programs
Familiarity with the network of leading stakeholders in the CSR community
Demonstrated ability to develop and manage budgets and project plans
Excellent written and oral communication/presentation skills
High ethical professional standards and values
PROMOTING DIVERSITY:
CBSR is committed to a diverse workforce. We actively seek to recruit people with diverse backgrounds, experiences and perspectives reflecting the full diversity of our economy and society.
COMPENSATION:
Compensation is competitive and commensurate with skill, knowledge and experience level and the constraints of a non-profit business organization with a bonus and excellent benefits program in place.
HOW TO APPLY:
Please electronically mail your cover letter and resume by February 2, 2009 to:
Canadian Business for Social Responsibility
Attn: Azar Pourian
[email protected]
Please let us know how you heard about the position. No phone calls, e-mail response only please. Thank you for your interest in CBSR. To learn more about CBSR, please visit our website at http://www.cbsr.ca.
