Alumni Careers
MScSM Alumni work in a diverse range of industries and sectors in a range of different types of roles. Some work in sustainability departments or divisions in organizations; others work in more traditional areas but create sustainable impact through their roles, or how they approach their work.
By the time MScSM students reach convocation, they have acquired a strong network of sustainability professionals, and have learned to navigate the professional labour market. Through their experiences in their internships, attending networking events, conducting informational interviews with professionals and their capstone projects, the new graduates are well equipped to successfully undertake a clear, strong and effective job search in their chosen fields.
Alumni Employment Timelines, Industries & Career Areas
99% of MScSM alumni find employment within 6 months of graduation from the MScSM Program, and the largest group – 57% - find employment before they graduate from the program. This speaks to two main factors: the preparedness and knowledge that the students have developed over the twenty months in the program, and the readiness of the labour market for these graduates.
Most alumni go to the private sector upon graduation from the MScSM Program, with 67% moving to corporations (large, medium or small). 15% go to varying levels of government and a further 8% to consulting.
In terms of industries, the range of first careers is tremendously diverse! Sustainability is everywhere. Within the private sector, 27% of students go to consulting, and a further 9% to Banking & Financial Services, and 9% to Energy and Utilities. 6% move to corporate retailers (such as Canadian Tire, Loblaw or Staples), and 5% to Engineering & Environmental Services.
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Industry Area |
% Grads |
|
Management Consulting |
27% |
|
Government |
14% |
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Banking & Financial Services |
9% |
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Energy & Utilities |
9% |
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Retail - Corporate |
6% |
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Engineering & Environmental Services |
5% |
|
Business Services - Other |
3% |
|
Community & Social Services |
3% |
|
Education |
3% |
|
Manufacturing |
3% |
|
Agriculture, Forestry & Fishery |
2% |
|
Real Estate & Property Management |
2% |
|
Travel, Hospitality & Food Services |
2% |
|
Computer, Information and Internet Services |
2% |
|
Information Technology & Services |
2% |
|
Mining, Oil & Gas |
2% |
|
Construction |
1% |
|
Transportation |
1% |
|
Arts, Entertainment & Recreation |
1% |
|
Biotechnology & Pharmaceuticals |
1% |
|
Health Services |
1% |
|
Insurance |
1% |
|
Logistics & Transportation |
1% |
|
Printing, Publishing |
1% |
|
Scientific Research & Development |
1% |
As with industries, job titles vary considerably for graduates from this program. Examples include:
- Analyst
- Associate
- Business Development Manager
- Carbon Analyst
- Climate Change Analyst
- Consultant
- Consultant, Sustainability Strategy
- CSR Coordinator
- Decarbonization Analyst
- Director, ESG
- Environmental Analyst
- ESG Analyst
- Policy Analyst
- Program Coordinator
- Responsible Investment Analyst
- Senior Advisor, Sustainability
- Strategy Policy Analyst
- Sustainability Analyst
- Sustainability and CSR Analyst
- Sustainability Manager
- Sustainability Program Manager
- Sustainability Specialist
- Sustainability Strategy & Disclosure Analyst
- Sustainability Consultant
- Sustainability Lead
- Sustainable Finance Associate
- Transportation Analyst
There are some notable alumni who have taken on strong leadership positions in various capacities. Examples include:
- Head of Secretariat, United Nations Global Compact Network Canada (Class 2017)
- Director, ESG, CI Investments (Class 2016)
- Director, EGS Programs, Competent Boards (Class 2018)
- Associate Director, ESG & Impact Technical Solutions, Sustainalytics (Class 2017)
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