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JANIA HUSBANDS-JACKSON

Toronto,ON

Summary

Skilled ESG and sustainability professional with a strong background in strategy development, business development support, and stakeholder engagement across commercial real estate. Experienced in advancing ESG initiatives that drive measurable impact and align with organizational goals. Passionate about integrating sustainability into core business operations to deliver long-term value and meaningful change.

Overview

7
7
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

ESG & Sustainability Services Coordinator

COLLIERS
05.2024 - Current
  • Collaborates with and reports directly to the VP & Head of ESG to coordinate national ESG strategy and advance ESG & Sustainability Services across a commercial real estate portfolio of over 67 million square feet of office, industrial, and retail properties.
  • Manages team operations including RFP responses, client proposals and agreements, administrative support, and the ESG business development pipeline, contributing to over $2 million in successfully awarded deals since joining the team.
  • Created and implemented a streamlined process for tracking ESG revenue and the business development pipeline, improving the Finance team’s ability to accurately forecast and plan budgets.
  • Develops ESG asset strategies, conducts materiality assessments and gap analyses, and contributes to client-facing reports and presentations across national and regional assets.
  • Conducts research and policy analysis to identify emerging sustainability trends, risks, and opportunities relevant to commercial real estate, supporting strategic planning and client deliverables.
  • Leads internal ESG communications, award/report submissions, and tenant engagement marketing campaigns to promote sustainability best practices across multiple platforms.
  • Coordinates cross-functional ESG initiatives, aligning sustainability goals across business lines and engaging stakeholders to drive measurable impact.
  • Builds and maintains partnerships that advance social impact, including collaborations with organizations such as United Way and Ocean Wise, supporting company-wide volunteerism and ESG storytelling.
  • Spearheaded the development of an ESG Leasing Assessment, which was recognized by a client CEO and later adopted as a new service line offered to brokerage clients, expanding ESG integration within leasing strategies.

Junior ESG & Sustainability Analyst

Colliers
05.2023 - 05.2024
  • Provided strategic ESG guidance to property management teams, supporting client sustainability objectives across a national commercial real estate portfolio.
  • Project managed the refresh of internal procurement best practices, aligning processes with ESG goals and regulatory expectations.
  • Contributed to the development and execution of Water, Energy, and Waste Management Plans to improve operational performance and resource efficiency.
  • Created sustainability resource materials for property managers and tenants to promote education, engagement, and adoption of best practices based on industry standards.
  • Successfully prepared and submitted over 30 BOMA BEST certifications for both new and existing properties, ensuring alignment with certification criteria.
  • Reviewed environmental audits and building performance data to identify gaps and devise improvement strategies for asset optimization.
  • Conducted ESG gap analyses to support client compliance and continuous improvement opportunities.
  • Consolidated and organized national portfolio performance data using Excel for internal reporting and external ESG disclosures.
  • Researched and monitored industry trends, sustainability updates, and policy changes to inform internal strategy and client-facing deliverables.

Compliance Analyst

G20 RESEARCH GROUP
01.2023 - 08.2023
  • Prepared in-depth reports to document environmental compliance statuses of G20 State Members accurately.
  • Monitored and reports on research progress relating to Energy: Zero- and Low-Emission Power Generation policies.
  • Produced compliance reports on the deployment of zero and low-emission power generation policies in Turkey and the United Kingdom.
  • Researched and analyzes the effectiveness and efficiency of existing actions.
  • Reviewed G20 Summit Communiques and government policy memos.

Program Coordinator, Media and Communications

UNIVERSITY OF TORONTO FACULTY OF LAW
04.2022 - 04.2023
  • Supported program expansion to affiliate universities across Canada and coordinated faculty-wide DEI initiatives for the Future Black Lawyers Program.
  • Managed social media accounts, increasing digital reach by 217%, and developed outreach proposals to boost engagement.
  • Created branded digital media using Adobe Creative Suite and Canva; set benchmarks and analyzed campaign performance.
  • Conducted admissions research, developed data visualizations, and supported presentations for the Assistant Dean.
  • Collaborated with the Program Manager to deliver programming and oversee multiple concurrent projects.

Administrative Assistant | Peel Office

HEART AND STROKE FOUNDATION
06.2018 - 08.2018
  • Used Excel and Salesforce to regulate donations and produce tax receipts accurately.
  • Completed presentations representing the foundation at various corporations, including Microsoft Canada and TJX.
  • Liaised with potential donors through telephone campaigns, successfully obtaining 12% more donations than the previous cycle.
  • Utilized Microsoft Office, PowerBi and Google Applications.

Education

Honours Bachelor of Arts (HBA) - Political Science

University of Toronto
Toronto, ON
04.2023

Skills

  • Proficient in office software including Microsoft Office (Word, PowerPoint, Excel), and Google applications
  • Skilled in data visualization and graphic design
  • Strong public speaking and presentation skills
  • Has the ability to understand team needs and develop ideas to meet objectives
  • Enjoys collaborating with colleagues to achieve shared goals but can also work efficiently alone
  • Strong problem-solving and analytical skills
  • Effective listening skills, willingness to learn, adapt and has the ability to follow directives
  • Excellent time management skills
  • Strong interpersonal skills
  • Project coordination
  • Detail oriented
  • Self-motivated

Certification

RHFAC Professional - Rick Hansen Accessibility Foundation


Environmental Professional in Training (EPt) - ECO Canada

Timeline

ESG & Sustainability Services Coordinator

COLLIERS
05.2024 - Current

Junior ESG & Sustainability Analyst

Colliers
05.2023 - 05.2024

Compliance Analyst

G20 RESEARCH GROUP
01.2023 - 08.2023

Program Coordinator, Media and Communications

UNIVERSITY OF TORONTO FACULTY OF LAW
04.2022 - 04.2023

Administrative Assistant | Peel Office

HEART AND STROKE FOUNDATION
06.2018 - 08.2018

Honours Bachelor of Arts (HBA) - Political Science

University of Toronto

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