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Director, Sustainability Transformation Jobs in North Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada at Arc’teryx Equipment
Title: Director, Sustainability Transformation
Company: Arc’teryx Equipment
Location: North Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada
Department: Sustainability
Reports to: VP, Sustainability
Location: North Vancouver, BC / Portland, OR
Your Opportunity at ARC’TERYX:
As the Director of Sustainability Transformation, you will join a capable and committed team driving the Sustainability agenda across Arc’teryx, globally. In this role, you will develop and orchestrate the sustainability governance processes, lead program management and drive cross-functional projects, leveraging your strategic toolbox and execution muscle. This is truly a unique opportunity to join a stellar brand at a pivotal moment in its growth journey, with ambitions to catalyze change with and for the industry.
This role sits at the intersection of strategy, execution, and governance, ensuring that long-term transformation initiatives are delivered consistently, efficiently, and in alignment with business priorities. You will work hands-on with our Sustainability and Supply Chain teams; and engage a broad cast of internal and Amer Group stakeholders to enable and support delivery of our key strategic pillars for sustainability – Climate, Circularity and Worker Well Being.
This role is based in North Vancouver, BC or Portland, OR and open to hybrid work. Candidates must be eligible to work in Canada or the United States.
Meet Your Future Team:
Our Sustainability team is part of the broader Business Enablement organization. We collaborate across departments and with partners at Arc'teryx and Amer Sports to deliver meaningful progress towards our priority KPIs.
If you were the Director, Sustainability Transformation now, here are some of the core activities you would be leading:
- Integrating sustainability priorities with enterprise strategy, ensuring alignment with long-term growth ambitions, brand positioning, and operational roadmaps
- Leading cross-functional coordination, aligning priorities, timelines, and dependencies
- Translating sustainability strategy into measurable operational outcomes, with accountability for tracking, reporting, and continuously improving performance indicators
- Defining and maintaining program governance, including steering routines, decision frameworks, and risk management
- Contributing to the strategic growth of sustainability services
- Providing leverage to the key strategic pillars for sustainability
- Supporting change management and transparency (internally and externally)
Here are some of the things you could be working on in the future:
- Collaborating with business partners to identify opportunities to integrate sustainability into core business processes
- Structuring and leading working groups to drive cross-functional projects
- Supporting the Sustainability VP on strategic priorities and critical deliverables
Are you our next Director, Sustainability Transformation?
- You have a minimum 10 years of experience in sustainability roles
- You are a clear and confident communicator, capable of synthesizing complexity for leadership
- You have deep experience leading teams and organizations through transformations
- You are commercially aware with the ability to link sustainability to business value
- You have experience leading and empowering teams and coaching sustainability professionals
- You are structured and drive decisions based on data and insights
- You are proactive in identifying the root cause of issues and seeking the best (sometimes not the easiest) solutions, with a strong sense of ownership
- You have demonstrated project management skills and the ability to lead cross-functional teams
- You have strong influential leadership – navigating complex issues across all levels of the business and are skilled at managing stakeholder relationships
- You have a curious and creative mindset, co-creating solutions to navigate ambiguity
- You effectively balance autonomy and collaboration
- You have experience in the apparel or consumer goods industry with an understanding of the commercialization process
- You have an unwavering commitment to leaving it better
Equal Opportunity
Arc’teryx is committed to actively creating and fostering a culture of inclusivity where voices are heard, people are seen, and values are respected. We care about the uniqueness of our applicants, employees, and guests, and we do so in a safe space fueled by curiosity and acceptance.
Creating an inclusive workplace is connected to our core values, while also having the added benefit of helping make our business better. We believe inclusion helps us to create a healthier, happier workplace, drive creativity and innovation, and reflect the communities where we operate.
All applicants, employees, and guests can expect equality of opportunity and fair treatment in alignment with our values.
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The salary range for this role is CAD$167,000-CAD$205,000
Most new team members join between the start and midpoint of the range, where you can contribute right away while continuing to grow your craft, your collaborations, and your impact at Arc’teryx. This range reflects market alignment and the scope of the role. Individual pay is determined by your skills, experience, and level of responsibility.
We’re committed to fair, equitable, and competitive pay, reviewed regularly to ensure internal alignment and market relevance. Transparency is part of how we follow through on our commitments and how we honour the value you bring to our team.
In addition to base pay, Arc’teryx supports people through benefits designed to sustain both work and life:
- Health & wellbeing – Extended health, dental, and vision coverage, including mental health support, fertility benefits, gender-affirming care and a 24/7 Employee Assistance Program (EAP).
- Financial wellbeing – RRSP matching and eligibility for Arc'teryx Annual Incentive Plan and access to Employee Stock Purchase program (ESPP) where applicable.
- Time & Flexibility – Paid time off, wellness time, and No Wasted Day program (dedicated paid days to get outside & explore).
- Family support – Parental leave top-up and a nesting period for new parents.
- Growth, community & gear – Professional development opportunities, Arc'teryx Academies (outdoor skill-building events), Employee Belonging Councils, and access to employee discounts and Pro Deals (exclusive discounted pricing on gear).
*Eligibility for certain programs may vary by role.
