Line of Service

Assurance

Industry/Sector

FS X-Sector

Specialism

Sustainability

Management Level

Senior Associate

Job Description & Summary

PwC Canada is building the country’s leading climate change team within our Sustainability and Climate Change practice. We focus on supporting our priority clients to address Canada’s most significant climate change questions, challenges and opportunities.

As a Senior Associate, you will have the opportunity to work alongside and learn from Canadian leaders in the GHG quantification, target setting, and decarbonization space. You will collaborate on challenging projects, supporting clients on a variety of topics, including:

GHG quantification: Support our clients with everything from building Scope 1 and 2 inventories to solving their complex Scope 3 quantification challenges. We start our client’s quantification and reporting journeys from scratch and support them to self-sufficiency. We also conduct life cycle assessments (LCAs) to support our clients’ understanding of their product specific carbon footprints throughout the value chain.

Target setting, decarbonization and Climate Transition Plans: Support our clients with the development of GHG targets, alignment with the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi), the development of detailed decarbonization strategies and integration into their Climate Transition Plans.

 Meaningful work you’ll be part of  

 

As a GHG Quantification and Decarbonization Senior Associate, you’ll work as part of a team of problem solvers, helping to solve complex business issues from strategy to execution. Responsibilities include but are not limited to: 

Apply analytical skills and specialist knowledge of climate change to some of the most exciting and leading climate change projects in Canada 

Have an opportunity to support Canada’s most complex and impactful climate change projects 

Gain experience across a range of sectors including financial services, telecommunications, energy, mining, industry, public sector, infrastructure, etc. 

Contribute effectively to complex, multi-disciplinary projects – often supporting several projects at a time 

Continue to develop your technical understanding of climate change and how it applies to business, investment, and government decision making; and support internal and external thought leadership on specialist issues within climate change 

Support technical projects in areas such as GHG quantification, target setting and decarbonization, adaptation and transition planning 

Support clients and PwC colleagues to build their capacity in climate change 

Contribute to proposals and other business development activities 

 Experiences and skills you’ll use to solve  

Demonstrated knowledge and hands on experience in at least one of the following areas: GHG quantification (Scope 1, 2, and 3) using the GHG Protocol 

An educational and/or applied background in one or more of climate science, engineering, financial analysis, or economics 

Understands potential general decarbonization levers if provided a GHG inventory and has previously evaluated the opportunity associated with GHG emissions reductions (i.e. Cost, feasibility, technology readiness level, etc.) 

Has previously set GHG targets across Scope 1, 2, and 3  

Has project experience with one or more of the following: Scope 3 relevance assessments; quantification methodologies for each Scope 3 category; estimation approaches and proxies for Scope 1, 2, and each Scope 3 category; life cycle assessment quantifications (carbon footprint and other) in line with ISO standards; LCA reports in line with ISO standards; quantification of GHG emissions reductions from decarbonization levers 

Proficient in Microsoft Excel 

Understands the SBTi criteria for general corporates and some sectors and the relevant decarbonization scenarios (1.5 degrees, well-below 2) 

Demonstrated experience or familiarity with key climate-related reporting frameworks GHG Protocol, ISO 14067, SBTi, or others. 

Critical thinking, intellectual curiosity and problem solving abilities 

Ability to work collaboratively in multi-disciplinary teams 

 

 Why you’ll love PwC 

We’re inspiring and empowering our people to change the world. Powered by the latest technology, you’ll be a part of diverse teams helping public and private clients build trust and deliver sustained outcomes. This meaningful work, and our continuous development environment, will take your career to the next level. We reward your impact, and support your wellbeing, through a competitive compensation package, inclusive benefits and flexibility programs that will help you thrive in work and life. Learn more about our Application Process and Total Rewards Package at: https://jobs-ca.pwc.com/ca/en/life-at-pwc 

 

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Available for Work Visa Sponsorship?

No

Government Clearance Required?

No

Job Posting End Date

At PwC Canada, our most valuable asset is our people and we grow stronger as we learn from one another. We’re committed to creating an equitable and inclusive community of solvers where everyone feels that they truly belong. We understand that experience comes in many forms and building trust in society and solving important problems is only possible if we reflect the mosaic of the society we live in.

We’re committed to providing accommodations throughout the application, interview, and employment process. If you require an accommodation to be at your best, please let us know during the application process.

To learn more about inclusion and diversity at PwC Canada: https://www.pwc.com/ca/en/about-us/diversity-inclusion.html. Be a part of The New Equation.

Chez PwC Canada, notre atout le plus précieux, c’est notre personnel. Et c’est en apprenant les uns des autres que nous devenons plus forts. Nous avons à cœur de créer une communauté équitable et inclusive de professionnels de la résolution de problèmes, dans laquelle chacun se sent vraiment à sa place. Nous savons que l’expérience peut prendre diverses formes et, pour nous, donner confiance au public et résoudre des problèmes importants n’est possible que si notre milieu de travail reflète la diversité de la société dans laquelle nous vivons.

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