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Strategist (Sustainability Value Delivery)

Farm Credit Canada • Full-time • Surrey, British Columbia, Canada • C$ 105,145 - C$ 142,255 / year • 18h ago

Closing Date (MM/DD/YYYY):

05/27/2026

Worker Type:

Permanent

Language(s) Required:

English

Term Duration (in months):

Salary Range (plus eligible to receive a performance based incentive, applicable to position) :

$105,145 - $142,255

Why FCC?

At FCC, we’re proud to be 100% invested in Canadian agriculture and food. As a federal Crown corporation, we provide financing, knowledge resources and business management software to over 103,000 customers nationwide.

Here’s what you can expect when you join our team:

Competitive total rewards packages: market-aligned and performance-based salary and incentive programs, flexible and comprehensive group benefit and savings plans, and well-being support through benefits and wellness programs
Purpose-driven work: We build strong relationships, share knowledge and support the people who feed the world
Growth: Learning and development opportunities to help you thrive
Hybrid work options

Howyou’llmake an impact

At FCC,sustainabilityisn’ta reporting exercise.It’sfundamentaltohow agri-food businesses manage risk, build resilience, accessmarkets,andprotect long-termproductivity.

As a Strategist on the Value Delivery Team,you’llbring thatmindsetdirectlyinto the deal lifecycle.You’llreviewtransactionsalongside lending teams,identifyingmaterial risks and opportunities—fromenergy, water,wasteand land usetobiodiversity, animal welfare, social dynamics,regulationandreputation—and translatethoseinsightsintoclearoutcomesandvalue creation that lending teams and borrowers canuse.

You’llassessprojectsanddeals against FCC's Sustainable Finance Framework and support approvals under the SCIP and Sustainable Finance Credit Directive, connecting sustainability intelligence toreal businessvalue at the transaction level.

This isavisible, influentialrole for someonecomfortablewithdealdocumentationand trusted relationships.You’llpartner closelywithSenior Relationships Managers, AVPs, and commercial lending leaders to shape how sustainability shows up in day-to-day commercial lending.

You’llalsohelpdefinehow sustainability gets done in Commercial,contributing to a delivery modelthat’sstill evolving.You’llhave a real opportunityto shapedirectionand leave a lasting mark on how decisions get made.

Whatyou’lldo

Review commercial lending transactions toidentifymaterial risks and opportunities, including energy, water, waste, land use, biodiversity, animal welfare, social factors, regulation, and reputation

Assesstransactionsagainst FCC’s Sustainable Finance Framework,evaluating transactions against SCIP-eligible categories based on capital structureand useof funds, and supporting approvals under the Sustainable Finance Credit Directive

Turnsustainabilityinsightsinto business outcomes lending teams and borrowers can acton—linking risks and opportunities to resilience, productivity, market access, regulatory readiness, andlong‑termbusiness viability

Buildstrongtrusted relationships withFCC andcommercial lending leadership becoming a credible, embedded partnercommercial deal and sales moments

Integrate into key sales and deal momentswithlending teams, and engage clientswhen strong value creation opportunities areidentified

Apply Impact Measurement and Management (IMM) approaches to a growing share of commercial and SFF-relatedwork simplifyingdataneedsfor frontline teams andusing real-worldexperienceto improve guidance

SupportFCC’s enterprise sustainable finance targetsenablingSCIP adoption and SFCD deployment goalsandobjectives

Contributefoundational sustainabilitywork, including frameworkmaintenance, governance input, practiceimprovementand corporate reporting informed byon-the-groundcommercialexperience

Whatyou’llbring to the team

Required qualifications:

Adegree in finance, business administration, environmental studies, or a related field

At least six years of relevant experience, including a passion for or meaningful exposure to sustainability, ESG, or sustainable finance

Strong analytical and diligence capability able to review complex transaction documents and apply a structured sustainability lens to evaluate risks, opportunities, and eligibility

Demonstrated ability to think strategically and connect dots across sectors, borrower profiles, and sustainability themes translating complexity into actionable insight for lending teams

Experience building andmaintainingrelationships with diverse stakeholders across organizational levels

Proven ability tooperatewith ambiguity and bring structure to evolving undefined environments

Informal leadership qualities able to direct and coordinate team members without formal authority

Preferred qualifications:

Experience in a financial institution or lending environment (e.g.credit analyst, SRM, SLA, or equivalent role at an FI or agricultural lender)

Familiarity with FCC’s lending products, deal structures, or sustainable finance frameworks

Background in agriculture, food systems, or natural resources sectors core to FCC’s mandate

Bilingualism (French and English)

Not sure you meet every requirement? We encourage you to apply anyway.

You belong here

At FCC, we’re committed to creating an inclusive, equitable and accessible workplace – one that reflects the communities where we live, work and play. Our team is made stronger through diversity, and we’re dedicated to building a workforce that brings together a range of backgrounds, abilities and perspectives.

We encourage qualified applicants to apply, including members of these four employment equity groups:

• Indigenous Peoples

• Members of visible minority groups

• Persons with disabilities

• Women

Accessibility and accommodations

To support an inclusive and accessible candidate experience, we encourage anyone needing an adjustment or accommodation during any stage of the recruitment process to email us at: TalentSupplyRecherch@fcc-fac.ca. An HR partner will respond and work with applicants who request a reasonable accommodation. Information received in relation to accommodation requests will not impact hiring decisions.

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