Position Description
Analyst, Climate Change Technical Analysis
Senior Analyst, Climate Change Technical Analysis
Consultant, Climate Change Technical Analysis
Term of Position: Full Time
Closing Date: On-going Hire. We thank all applicants for their interest, however only those candidates selected for interviews will be contacted.
Location: Flexible work arrangements, with offices in Ottawa, Toronto, Calgary, Victoria, or Vancouver
Contact:careers@delphi.ca
COME AND CHANGE THE WORLD WITH US!
Do you want to do the best work of your career while working with the brightest stars in sustainability and climate change? Join our unique group of organizations. We do work that matters with people we respect and care about, and we are singularly focused on achieving a sustainable, prosperous and socially just future in a generation.
We help leading professionals, teams, and organizations compete and succeed, while advancing sustainability, social justice and a net-zero economy. We believe in doing right by each other and for the world. We work hard but we also recognize that there’s more to us than our jobs – no matter how meaningful they are. We take the work seriously but not ourselves. Collaboration is built into our DNA, as the only way to do great things is to do them together.
If you’re looking to wear a suit every day, work seven days a week and be part of a sustainability practice that contracts or expands depending on the moment, we are not for you. However, if you’re serious about making a difference and want to be close to the action, consider a career with us.
ABOUT US
We’ve been working on sustainability and climate change for over three decades -- long before they became cool. During that time, we have helped some of the most innovative, interesting organizations in Canada transform how they generate value so we can make our world better. Our team includes Canada’s leading experts in the areas of climate change, the green economy, cleantech and innovation, and corporate sustainability.
Delphi is part of a group of organizations that includes GLOBE Series, the Canadian Business for Social Responsibility (CBSR), the EXCEL Partnership and Leading Change. Together, we are Canada’s how-to hub for net-zero commitments and strategies.
POSITION SUMMARY:
The Delphi Group (Delphi.ca) has a number of openings at various junior to intermediate levels to join its growing team of professionals. Delphi’s technical experts provide modeling and analytics support to all sustainability projects across the company. Simply put, they provide the numbers and reveal the meaning behind them.
Sustainability analysts and consultants are responsible for the quantification of environmental metrics (including, but not limited to GHGs, CACs, water, land use) for a range of corporate and governmental clients and projects, as well as conducting additional modeling and analysis building on these metrics, such as forecasting, target setting, and strategy development and implementation.Building tools to support these functions is often involved.
In addition to technical skills, these roles require competence in general consultancy skills, including but not limited to, project management, teamwork, time management, and excellent written and oral communication skills (reports, presentations, proposals, and internal & external communication).
Almost all of Delphi’s projects will have technical and non-technical components. While the main focus of Delphi’s technical candidates will be to support the technical components of projects (metrics, modeling and analytics), ideal candidates are also able to comprehend and contribute to the broader non-technical components of projects (corporate sustainability strategy, risk identification and assessment, sustainability reporting and communications, corporate governance and decision-making, benchmarking, as well as climate policy and legislation),
RESPONSIBILITIES:
Analysts and consultants are assigned with the following responsibilities at various levels, according to their position:
Projects
Specific Greenhouse Gas Emission (GHG) Responsibilities
·Serve as a specialist in the identification and quantification of GHG emissions and other environmental metrics for corporate clients;
·Assist in developing GHG reduction strategies and valuation models for clients;
·Perform assessments and feasibility studies for emissions reduction projects and clean technologies, including modeling / quantifying GHG emissions reductions and/or other environmental benefits;
·Consider the implications of GHG policy and legislation when preparing GHG analyses for projects and organizations;
·Act as a general resource for the technical, technological, and/or quantitative aspects of Delphi’s sustainability projects.
General Project Responsibilities
·As needed, provide support to projects across all of Delphi’s service areas;
·Undertake general research and summarize findings into deliverables;
·Preparation of and assistance with the development of reports and briefs including content review and preparation, formatting and presentation enhancement, etc.;
·Participate in the development and carrying out of project-related surveys;
·Hold accountability for completing specific elements of client projects / work;
·Incorporate client feedback during the various stages of the project into the final deliverables;
·At consultant level, ability to review work by junior staff and provide constructive feedback;
·At consultant level, according to client feedback, modify project to better meet client needs;
·At consultant level, manage projects of various sizes, including project scope, budget and schedule management, project team management.
Proposals
·Support the development of proposals, including gathering and writing content;
·Support the development of project methodology and budget;
·At consultant level, can lead the development of proposals for small to medium-sized projects with minimal input from senior management.
Presentations
·At analyst level, perform targeted tasks such as developing content for presentations for technical and non-technical audiences of various kinds;
·At consultant level, support the development of presentations, carry out presentations and lead working groups, as needed.
Client management
·Use clear, professional, and effective communication with clients;
·Participate in client meetings, prepare meeting minutes and email communications;
·At consultant level, schedule and hold client meetings and conduct client communications without senior management supervision.
Marketing
·Take a proactive approach to promoting Delphi’s accomplishments and projects through individual marketing, participation and presentations at related conferences and events.
Requirements
QUALIFICATIONS:
·Undergraduate degree in science or engineering relevant to the job responsibilities outlined above. Graduate degree is considered an asset;
·0 to 6 years of relevant employment experience with the employee’s seniority/title primarily based on years of experience;
·Demonstrated ability to understand industrial systems and processes;
·Advanced analytical and problem-solving skills; ability to approach problems from an engineering perspective;
·Attention to detail when reviewing large sets of data; Ability to analyze numbers and identify trends; proficiency in using spreadsheets;
·Ability to prioritize, multitask and organize work efficiently, in order to meet budgetary and timeline constraints;
·Excellent written and verbal communications skills;
·Strong ability to research literature and internet-based sources, consolidate information into concise findings, proficient analytical skills and effectively communicate results.
VALUABLE ASSETS (preference will be given to candidates with one or more of the following):
·Past work, academic and/or other experience with the quantification of GHGs and/or other environmental impacts;
·Prior experience working in a consulting environment;
·Knowledge and experience with corporate GHG and sustainability reporting practices, strategy development and relevant standards / programs such as ISO 14064, WRI GHG Protocol, CDP, GRI, etc.;
·Knowledge and experience with developing corporate GHG emissions targets (net-zero, science-based targets);
·Work/project experience in one or more major Canadian industrial or economic sector;
·Demonstrated ability to develop advanced MS Excel-based tools and/or models, including utilizing VBA or other advanced techniques and employing user-friendly features and polished designs / interfaces;
·Knowledge of Canadian, US and/or international climate change and sustainability policy, regulations, and programs;
·Knowledge of and experience with data monitoring and quality management systems, ideally in an industrial or similar context;
·Experience with basic economic analytical techniques such as NPV, IRR, etc.;
·Familiarity with GHG, financial, or related auditing principles and methodologies, including relevant international standards for GHG validation and verification;
·Experience using and designing databases;
·Experience with data visualization software and tools such as Tableau and Power BI;
·Ability to communicate in French is considered an asset.
The Delphi Group welcomes and encourages applications from people with disabilities. Accommodations are available on request for candidates taking part in all aspects of the selection process.
Benefits
WHAT ARE THE BENEFITS OF WORKING FOR OUR GROUP OF ORGANIZATIONS?
In addition to getting to work with the best and the brightest on interesting and meaningful projects, our team members have access to the following benefits.
Comprehensive Compensation Package
- Competitive starting salaries
- Profit sharing
- Group Registered Retirement Savings Plan (RRSP)
Personalized Career Coaching
- Personalized career and training and development plans as well as training and development time, coaching and funding that get you to where you want to be.
- Free access to world-class virtual and in-person sustainability events, hosted by GLOBE Series and Leading Change.
- Opportunities to showcase your professional thought-leadership on our websites, social media, and email networks that connect with ~90,000 sustainability professionals.
Health & Wellness and Personal Leave Time
- Group benefit programs including extended health care, vision care, dental, long-term disability and employee assistance program
- Vacation, sick days, volunteer days, flex time
- Official observation of the National Day of Truth and Reconciliation, for a total of 12 paid statutory holidays annually
Commitment to our Communities and the Environment
- Annual Employee Eco-Fund provides grants for investing in personal projects resulting in advanced emissions reductions or a greener economy.Examples of previously funded projects include solar panels, heat pump, zero-emissions vehicles.
- Commitment to donating a minimum of 1% of revenue annually
- During our annual Month of Giving, any official donations made by employees will be matched dollar for dollar by the company
Flexible Work Schedules/Locations
- Collaborative offices in Vancouver, Calgary, Ottawa, Toronto, Montreal and the ability to work remotely anywhere in Canada
- Opportunities to participate in employee-based committees such as our Green Team, Justice Equity Diversity and Inclusion Team, Health and Safety Committee, Employee Experience Committee
We value and are committed to equality, diversity and inclusion in our workplace and programs. This commitment includes developing and implementing strategies to ensure the inclusion of persons from visible and non-visible minorities and persons with disabilities. We foster an inclusive workplace culture in which every individual feels welcome, respected, valued and supported at all stages of the employment life cycle.