Line of Service Assurance Industry/Sector FS X-Sector Specialism Sustainability Management Level Associate

A career in our Sustainability practice, within Risk Assurance Compliance and Analytics services, will provide you with the opportunity to assist clients in developing analytics and technology solutions that help them detect, monitor, and predict risk. Using advanced technology, we're able to focus on establishing the right controls, processes and structures for our clients to ensure that decisions are based on accurate information and assure that information provided to third parties is accurate, complete, and can be trusted.

Our team helps organizations plan, source, deliver, finance and measure the wider impact of products and services. We're helping future proof businesses by making them more resilient and sustainable. You'll focus on identifying and prioritizing sustainability issues, setting goals that support alignment and integration of the sustainability vision into overall corporate strategy, and implementing processes, controls, systems, and dashboards to measure progress for consistent and accurate reporting.

Meaningful work you'll be part of

As a Climate Change Associate, you'll work as part of a team of problem solvers, helping to solve business issues, deliver high quality client service and operational efficiency. Responsibilities include but are not limited to:

• Apply analytical skills and specialist technical knowledge of climate science, adaptation, GHG emissions and/or other areas of climate change to solve client's most pressing climate-related challenges.
• 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.
• Be supported by a team of climate change and sustainability experts.
• Gain experience across a range of sectors such as financial services, telecommunications, energy, mining, industry, public sector, infrastructure, and over time develop a focus in one or more of these.
• Contribute effectively to complex, multi-disciplinary projects – often supporting several projects at a time.
• Develop and grow your career, with the goal of becoming a subject matter expert on one or more of decarbonisation, transition planning, climate risk, resilience, or other topics within climate change.
• 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

• An educational and/or applied background in one or more of climate science, nature/environment, engineering, financial analysis, or economics.
• Demonstrated knowledge of at least one of the following areas: climate science; physical and transition risk assessments, GHG accounting and knowledge of the GHG Protocol or related standards; target setting, such as through knowledge of SBTi guidance or related frameworks; or nature and biodiversity, including environmental assessments or nature-related topics such as water, waste, forestry, land use, etc.
• Experience with Excel, and other statistical or quantitative tools.
• Computer programming skills (e.g., Python, R) and knowledge of geospatial analysis and GIS tools (e.g., QGIS, ArcGIS) is an asset.
• Critical thinking, intellectual curiosity and problem solving abilities.
• Ability to lead and work collaboratively in multi-disciplinary teams.
• Exceptional commitment to providing excellent client service, by building and maintaining productive relationships with both internal and external clients.
• Strong personal initiative, agility and resourcefulness.
• Excellent verbal communication skills.
• A demonstrated commitment to valuing differences and working alongside diverse people and perspectives.

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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PwC Canada is committed to cultivating an inclusive, hybrid work environment - one that is collaborative, supportive and productive. We work in-person and virtually, as is best suited for our clients, teams and people. We want you to be intentional with your work, how you do it and where it's done. PwC offices are hubs of connectivity and learning. We strongly encourage our people to prioritise in-person work. We know that hybrid work is all about balance, and capturing the benefits of in-person work is essential to your growth at the firm. Exact expectations for your team can be discussed with your interviewer.

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.

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