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Title:               Shareholder Advocacy Specialist (Decent Work & Human Rights)
Status:           Full Time, Permanent, Unionized  
Reports to:    Associate Director, Shareholder Advocacy
Location:       Vancouver, BC or Toronto, ON (hybrid work arrangements)
Salary:            $79,029.60 per annum with annual increases as per our collective bargaining agreement
 

COLLABORATE WITH INVESTORS TO MAKE AN IMPACT ON HUMAN RIGHTS AND DECENT WORK:
In this role, you will be:

• At the heart of SHARE's mission to drive positive change through investor stewardship;
• Setting the responsible investment agenda - not just following the trends;
• Crafting and implementing innovative engagement strategies, using your negotiation skills to influence corporate practices.

ABOUT SHARE:
SHARE is an award-winning non-profit organization dedicated to mobilizing investor leadership for a sustainable, inclusive and productive economy. We do this by supporting our investor network and amplifying their voices to improve corporate sustainability practices and implement better rules and regulations that govern capital markets. We combine a deep passion for real change with sound strategy, analysis and skills.

Our team leads shareholder engagement, education and training, policy advocacy, and practical research with a growing network of values-led investors who are driving meaningful changes within capital markets.  SHARE’s engagement clients collectively represent over $100 billion of assets under management and include pension funds, foundations, Indigenous trusts, universities, faith-based organizations, and asset managers across Canada.

SHARE is the only non-profit, unionized, living-wage-certified shareholder advocacy organization in Canada.

WHAT WE OFFER:
At SHARE, you will work in a collaborative and supportive environment, with a team of values-driven professionals. You will enjoy a comprehensive benefits package, including:

• Employer-paid pharmaceutical, dental, optical, paramedical health benefits, and basic life insurance;
• An annual fitness allowance;
• An annual professional development allowance and employer-paid education days;
• Financial support to set up a home-office workspace;
• Generous time off provisions, including 3 weeks' vacation, an office closure from December 24-January 2, and flex days;
• A hybrid in-office/work-from-home environment, offering the flexibility to work from home and the benefits of having office space with colleagues;
• Retirement security with employer-matched contributions to a defined benefit pension plan through DbPlus;
• The protection of union representation and a collective agreement with the United Steelworkers.

THE OPPORTUNITY - SHAREHOLDER ADVOCACY SPECIALIST:
Reporting to the Associate Director of Shareholder Advocacy (Decent Work & Human Rights), you'll be at the forefront of SHARE's mission to drive positive change through shareholder engagement.

Some of your primary responsibilities will include:

• Leading negotiations of formal and informal agreements with targeted companies;
• Leading collaborative efforts with allied investors, including the development of common agendas and shared priorities;
• Contributing to the formulation of strategy, identifying targets, outcomes, timing, focus, and activities for each sector and company based on thematic priorities;
• Maintaining ongoing, constructive relationships with company personnel, government and regulatory officials to ensure sustained engagement;
• Nurturing relationships with engagement partners, allied investors, relevant stakeholder groups, and experts in pertinent fields, while also monitoring developments from these connections;
• Maintaining up to date knowledge of emerging issues and trends within SHARE’s thematic areas, maintaining up-to-date knowledge to inform engagement efforts;
• Collaborating with the research team to shape the research program, aligning it with new and emerging engagement objectives.

YOU MAY BE BEST PERSON FOR THE ROLE IF YOU:

• Are an action-oriented risk taker, who enjoys working on multiple projects at the same time;
• Thrive working independently in a fluid environment;
• Are proficient in negotiation and advocacy techniques, demonstrated through prior experience;
• Possess excellent analytical skills, political acuity and sound judgement;
• Have excellent oral and written communication skills, including demonstrated ability to provide compelling and engaging presentations to a range of audiences;
• Are able to conduct research on topics related to the social, environmental and governance policies and practices of publicly traded corporations, including extensive use of online resources.

AT A MINIMUM, YOU HAVE THESE QUALIFICATIONS:

• Three to five years of experience in an advocacy or negotiation role;
• Demonstrated knowledge of responsible investing, ESG integration or issuers’ financial and non-financial reporting obligations;
• Relevant work experience. Experience in a corporate or investor ESG role is a strong asset;
• Master’s degree in law, finance, business, sustainability or any other relevant field or equivalent related experience;
• Strong knowledge of relevant thematic priorities, including on internationally recognized standards related to human rights and Indigenous rights in the Canadian context;
• Fluency in English is required. Fluency in French is a strong asset.

SOME OTHER THINGS YOU SHOULD KNOW ABOUT WORKING AT SHARE:

• Terms and conditions of employment are set in accordance with the SHARE-USW Collective agreement;
• SHARE employees must be eligible to work in Canada. You must be a Canadian citizen or Permanent Resident of Canada or authorized in writing to work in Canada under the Federal Immigration Act;
• Occasional domestic and international travel may be required, including to the United States.

SHARE’S COMMITMENT TO EMPLOYMENT EQUITY:

• SHARE’s Vancouver office is located on the unceded territory of the xʷməθkwəy̓əm (Musqueam), Skwxwú7mesh (Squamish), and Səl̓ílwətaʔ/Selilwitulh (Tsleil-Waututh) Nations.
• SHARE’s Toronto office is located in the territories of the Mississaugas of the Credit, Anishnabeg, Chippewa, Haudenosaunee and Wendat peoples.
• SHARE strives to embody its values of fairness, inclusion and justice in its hiring and employment practices and has a strong commitment to employment equity. SHARE seeks qualified candidates who share our commitment to equity, diversity and inclusion. While all qualified candidates are invited to apply, we particularly welcome applications from women, persons with disabilities, Black, Indigenous, and people of colour and LGBTQ+ candidates.