Who We Are

Blackstone is an energy transition company who has been helping clients in the built environment save, sustain, and thrive by developing responsible energy and carbon management solutions targeting budgeting, efficiency, emissions reduction, cost improvements, and renewable generation since 2003.

Our unbiased, client-focused approach delivers strategic, full-service energy management from sourcing to governance. We are guided by our impassioned vision to take all clients to net-zero emissions by 2050.

We are a rapidly growing team with an entrepreneurial culture providing superior customer service and customized energy solutions for our clients across policy & regulatory, commodities management and compliance, carbon reduction, climate action planning, sustainability, and energy solutions including efficiency, conservation and renewable generation opportunities.

The Opportunity

Job Title: Carbon & Policy Research Intern
Proposed Weekly Hours: 10-15
Proposed Start Date: Jan 15, 2024

The Carbon & Policy Research Intern reports to the Director of the Policy & Climate Strategy Team, supports our carbon advisory engagements, develops subject matter expertise on carbon related policy & regulatory aspects, and provides knowledge and hands-on support to the other climate policy and regulatory team members. The Research Intern will also be expected to create and present quality deliverables that support essential project workstreams, position papers, and executive dashboards while keeping internal and external stakeholders informed with curated intelligence.

Core Responsibilities include, but are not limited to the following areas:

Actively track and analyze provincial and federal carbon policy & regulatory matters, including knowledge on the Greenhouse Gas Pollution Pricing Act and the Canadian Net Zero Emissions Accountability Act, Emissions Performance Standards, Federal Emission Reduction Plans, etc.
Actively summarize and analyze GHG Emission/Carbon policy & regulatory changes to support weekly, monthly, and ad-hoc Carbon Advisory intel via webinars and power point presentation for internal and external dissemination.
Track, analyze and summarize national and local policy and regulatory changes pertaining to carbon, energy efficiency initiatives and climate change, extracting relevant business impacts for Blackstone
Support in establishing Blackstone’s internal sustainability initiatives, including developing ESG training/resource material, establishing KPIs and reporting and support updates to the 2024 Corporate ESG report
Support in ongoing business development efforts such as RFP content that falls under the Carbon Advisory team’s purview.
Researching carbon markets in regulatory and voluntary settings
Presenting complex policy and regulatory information to all levels of the organization

Soft Skills:

Able to distill and communicate complex information for a variety of stakeholders
Proficient in Microsoft tools (Excel, Word, PowerPoint, etc.)
Strong conceptual, as well as quantitative and qualitative analytical skills
Proactive, self-motivated and able to work with limited guidance
Excellent verbal and written communication skills
Proven research skills and ability to provide concise and actionable insights

Hard Skills

Graduate in engineering, science, sustainability, or a similar discipline.
Relevant co-op or work experience in energy, climate change, sustainability and any other relevant field
1-2 years experience and/or curiosity in policy & regulatory domain covering energy and carbon sector (preferred)
Knowledge and understanding of sustainability frameworks, energy efficiency practices and renewable energy technologies
Familiarity with the Ontario Emissions Performance Standards and Canada’s Greenhouse Gas Pollution Pricing Act is an asset

Application Deadline: December 15, 2023

Blackstone Energy is an equal opportunity employer, welcoming candidates from all backgrounds. Join us as we help our clients in their energy transition to a more sustainable future.

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