ESG Director
Apply now »Date: 2 Feb 2026
Location: Saint-Bruno, QC, CA
Company: Alstom
At Alstom, we understand transport networks and what moves people. From high-speed trains, metros, monorails, and trams, to turnkey systems, services, infrastructure, signalling and digital mobility, we offer our diverse customers the broadest portfolio in the industry. Every day, 80,000 colleagues lead the way to greener and smarter mobility worldwide, connecting cities as we reduce carbon and replace cars.
Could you be the full-time ESG Director, Americas in Saint-Bruno (QC) we’re looking for?
Your future role
Take on a new challenge and apply your sustainability and governance expertise in a cutting-edge field. You’ll work alongside collaborative and innovative teammates.
You'll play a pivotal role in embedding CSR and sustainability into regional strategy, risk management, and performance monitoring. Day-to-day, you’ll work closely with teams across the business (e.g., EHS, Procurement, Innovation, Finance, HR), engage with external stakeholders such as customers and government representatives, and drive impactful initiatives that align with Alstom’s global sustainability goals.
You’ll specifically take care of aligning regional sustainability priorities with group strategies and overseeing local action plans, but also engage in stakeholder collaboration and manage reporting processes to drive awareness and progress.
We’ll look to you for:
- Embedding CSR and sustainability into regional strategy, governance, and performance monitoring
- Defining and deploying regional CSR priorities in collaboration with key stakeholders
- Engaging with customers and external partners to foster innovative sustainability practices
- Overseeing the progress of regional and local sustainability action plans
- Leading sustainability reporting processes and creating awareness campaigns
- Coordinating a network of Country CSR Champions to drive CSR maturity
All about you
We value passion and attitude over experience. That’s why we don’t expect you to have every single skill. Instead, we’ve listed some that we think will help you succeed and grow in this role:
- Bachelor’s degree required; advanced degree in engineering, sustainability management, environmental sciences, or a related field preferred
- Experience or understanding of sustainability, ESG, or related fields (5–10 years)
- Knowledge of ISO26000, ESG reporting standards, and tools such as GHG Protocol
- Familiarity with stakeholder management and influence roles in a global context
- A strong project leadership and change management skillset
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills
- Fluency in English and French (proficiency in other regional languages is an asset). Knowledge of a language other than French is an asset for facilitating communication with our international partners, suppliers, colleagues, and clients. In Quebec, French remains the primary working language of our company.
Things you’ll enjoy Join us on a life-long transformative journey – the rail industry is here to stay, so you can grow and develop new skills and experiences throughout your career. You’ll also:
- Enjoy stability, challenges, and a long-term career free from boring daily routines
- Work with cutting-edge sustainability standards and practices
- Collaborate with transverse teams and helpful colleagues
- Contribute to innovative projects that make a tangible impact
- Utilise our flexible and inclusive working environment
- Steer your career in whatever direction you choose across functions and countries
- Benefit from our investment in your development, through award-winning learning
- Progress towards senior leadership opportunities within sustainability and ESG
- Benefit from a fair and dynamic reward package that recognises your performance and potential, plus comprehensive and competitive social coverage (life, medical, pension)
You don’t need to be a train enthusiast to thrive with us. We guarantee that when you step onto one of our trains with your friends or family, you’ll be proud. If you’re up for the challenge, we’d love to hear from you!
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