Project Manager – Sustainable Development – Head Office

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Start date	As soon as possible
End date	Duration: 2 years
Workplace	Head Office
Position type	Full-time temporary position

Hello, we’re Saintlo

We’re a collective of hostels with super local character. A social economy business. We help everybody explore our neck of the woods like a local. From the tip of the Gaspé Peninsula to the Great Lakes of Ontario, we offer social accommodation. A place to meet up with people who come from all over the world.

Together, we help grow the nomad community.

You are the right person for the job if:

Do you dream of using your skills for a meaningful project, where every action helps reduce ecological impact and transforms the travel experience? 🌱 Join Saintlo and play an active role in building a more sustainable, inclusive, and inspiring tourism industry!

Who are we?

At Saintlo, we believe travel can change the world. 🌍

We are much more than a network of youth hostels: we are a non-profit social enterprise that puts innovation, community, and sustainability at the heart of everything we do. Our ambition? To offer one of the lowest environmental footprints in the accommodation sector, while fostering a strong culture of social and environmental responsibility.

Your role:

As Project Manager in Sustainable Development, you will drive our eco-responsible initiatives. Your mission: integrate sustainability principles into our operations, engage our teams, and measure the impact of our actions to reduce our ecological footprint. You will be a true catalyst for change within Saintlo!

Your main responsibilities:

Strategy & implementation: Develop and monitor the sustainable development action plan, coordinate the GHG audit, and lead the SD committee.
Training & awareness: Train and engage teams on eco-responsible best practices.
Monitoring & reporting: Track results, prepare progress reports, and recommend improvements.
Collaboration & partnerships: Work with internal and external teams to integrate sustainability across all activities.
Compliance & research: Ensure compliance with Quebec and Ontario regulations and stay up to date on CSR and environmental practices.
Representation: Represent Saintlo at events, conferences, and in the media as a sustainability expert.
Grants: Identify and manage funding opportunities to support eco-responsible initiatives.

You’re the ideal candidate if you:

Hold a university degree in environment, sustainable development, project management, hospitality, or a related field.
Have project management experience.
Are bilingual in French and English (essential for collaboration with our Ontario teams).
Possess strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
Have excellent communication and writing abilities (both French and English).
Demonstrate natural leadership, autonomy, and the ability to mobilize teams around common goals.
Are passionate about environmental issues and sustainable transition.

What we offer:

2-year full-time contract (40h/week), with measurable, concrete impact;
Hybrid position (at least 2 days/week on-site in Montréal, frequent travel to Ottawa);
Group insurance and pension plan;
Free or discounted stays within our network;
Discounts at the hostel bistro (Montréal);
Hybrid telework policy (up to 3 days/week remote);
A workplace culture that values work-life balance;
A passionate and supportive team;
Bright office steps from Côte-des-Neiges metro;
Start date: immediately.

Ready to get on board? Send us your CV and a short cover letter explaining why you’re the perfect fit for this challenge.