Program Officer, Global Capital Strategies Hub

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Title: Program Officer, Global Capital Strategies Hub

Status:Full-time, two-year contract, unionized. Extension possible depending on fundraising.

Salary:$68,000.00 ($69,360 starting in June) with annual increases as per our collective bargaining agreement

Reports to: Associate Director, Capital Strategies

Location:Vancouver, Toronto or Montreal (hybrid work arrangements)

Position Summary

We are looking for an individual passionate about and committed to building a more sustainable, inclusive and productive economy and who wants to contribute to a vibrant, values-driven organization. You are motivated by the opportunity to make meaningful contributions to social, economic and environmental change. You believe that this requires changing the way that capital is accumulated, invested and deployed, and are interested in collaborating on thoughtful, strategic and well-executed campaigns.

Reporting to the Associate Director, Capital Strategies, and working collaboratively across several programs, the Global Capital Strategies Hub Program Officer plays a key role in developing a new program to engage investors in supporting decent work and defending workers’ rights in the Global South.

Your work will involve supporting grassroots workers’ campaigns by collaborating with your team to develop and implement investor engagement campaigns. This is a multifaceted and interdisciplinary role in a dynamic team with an emphasis on social movement campaigns, communications and network-building.

About SHARE

SHARE is an award-winning Canadian non-profit in the responsible investment field. SHARE is dedicated to mobilizing investor leadership to build a sustainable, inclusive, and productive economy. 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-driven investors who are driving meaningful changes within global businesses, governments and regulators. SHARE is the only non-profit, unionized, living-wage-certified shareholder advocacy organization in Canada.

Key Responsibilities

The key responsibilities outlined below are descriptive in nature and are not an exhaustive or comprehensive list of all possible job responsibilities, tasks, and duties:

• Contribute to drafting and reviewing communications about relevant themes, sectors and companies, including investor briefs, blog posts, research reports, and program reports.
• Other duties as assigned.
• Foster and sustain relationships with grassroots worker campaign organizations.
• Contribute to the development of team learning, systems and culture to support a dynamic and growing program.
• Take on administrative duties as needed, including – but not limited to – scheduling meetings, writing meeting notes, supporting event organization, etc.
• Participate in webinars and conferences on behalf of SHARE.
• Help coordinate the activities of the Global Capital Strategies Hub (the “Hub”).
• Perform corporate and investor research.
• Work with a team to develop and implement global investor engagement to support workers’ rights and decent work campaigns in the Global South.
• Keep up to date on current issues and events to identify potential areas of work.

Competencies

• A demonstrated commitment to social justice movements and racial justice, an intersectional analysis and an interest in systemic change.
• Experience campaigning, organizing or network coordinating on social justice, labour, political and/or environmental campaigns.
• Skills in corporate and/or financial analysis are a strong asset.
• A willingness to take on a range of tasks, including administration and data entry, and work collaboratively.
• Ability to work independently on a variety of tasks and contribute as part of a team.
• Ability to research and analyze topics related to social (decent work and human rights) and governance policies and practices of companies and investors.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills.

Qualifications

• Related experience in a communications, campaigns or advocacy role.
• Experience in basic communications and network coordination.
• Bachelor or higher degree in a relevant field or equivalent experience related to business, human rights, labour studies, political science or corporate social responsibility.
• Interest in human rights, decent work, corporate social responsibility, responsible investment, and financial markets.
• Fluency in written and spoken English is required. Fluency in French and/or other languages is considered a strong asset.

Terms & Conditions of Employment

• SHARE offers a comprehensive benefits package, employer-matched contribution to a defined benefit pension plan through DbPlus, support for professional development, and an annual fitness benefit.
• SHARE operates with a hybrid office policy.
• Occasional overnight and international travel may be required.
• Terms and conditions of employment are set in accordance with the SHARE-USW Collective agreement.
• All SHARE employees are required to be fully vaccinated for COVID-19

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.
• 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.