Consultant – Climate Mitigation & Adaptation

Company Description

Welcome to a place where people are at the heart of everything we do.  

Welcome to people with an inspiring vision and who seek stimulating challenges. At CIMA+, you’ll find a place where you’ll have many opportunities to learn and develop while working on engaging projects.

We are a firm 100% owned by its employees and we value a collaborative and entrepreneurial mindset. You will have the flexibility to manage your work on your own terms and define what work-life balance means to you.

When you join CIMA+, we welcome you to a place that you can call home.

Job Description

About Us: 

We are a dynamic and forward-thinking advisory team specializing in environmental sustainability, the decarbonization of society and climate change adaptation. Our mission is to drive impactful solutions that reduce carbon emissions and support the global transition to a greener economy. As part of our continued growth and commitment to advancing the decarbonization of every sector, we are looking for a skilled and passionate Consultant to join our advisory team. 

Job Overview: 

The Consultant in our Advisory team will support the development of strategic, technical, and operational solutions to help our clients achieve their decarbonization and adaptation goals, providing strategic, technical, and operational advice to clients on achieving decarbonization and adaptation goals. This individual will contribute to Greenhouse Gas (GHG) accounting, GHG reduction strategies, climate risk assessments, and the integration of sustainable engineering solutions. You will work closely with senior team members, gaining valuable experience in climate policy, regulatory frameworks, and technical assessments. The role requires a deep understanding of the GHG emissions accounting sector, sustainability initiatives, and regulatory frameworks related to decarbonization and climate change adaptation. 

By collaborating with multidisciplinary teams across CIMA+, you will develop strong relationships and identify opportunities to create value for our clients. If you are curious, analytical, and eager to make an impact, this role is an opportunity to grow within a dynamic and forward-thinking team. 

Key Responsibilities: 

• Assist in managing project tasks, ensuring timelines, deliverables, and client expectations are met. 
• Support data collection and post-processing, research, and analysis for climate change mitigation and adaptation projects. 
• Contribute to the development of reports, presentations, and other project deliverables. 
• Participate in client meetings, taking notes, preparing summaries, and following up on key action items. 
• Conduct research on industry trends, policy updates, and emerging technologies to support business development efforts. 
• Assist in contributing to the development of proposals and presentations. 
• Support the analysis of GHG emissions, carbon reduction strategies, climate risk assessments, and policy frameworks. 
• Help develop recommendations for clients based on research and best practices in decarbonization and climate resilience. 

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in environmental science, Sustainability, Engineering, Urban Planning, Business, or a related field. Master’s degree is an asset.
• 2 to 3 years of experience in advisory or consulting, with a focus on climate change, decarbonization, adaptation, or related areas.
• Experience conducting GHG inventories, carbon reduction planning, climate risk assessments and adaptation strategies.
• Knowledge of the decarbonization landscape, including guidelines, regulatory and policies (GHG Protocol, ISO14064, TCFD, SBTi, ISSB, PIEVC, ISO14091, etc.).
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to interpret and apply climate-related data.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including report writing and presentation development.
• Proficiency in project management tools, MS Office Suite; familiarity with data analysis software (e.g., PowerBI and Python) is an asset.
• Fluency in French and English (spoken and written) is required to collaborate with clients and teams across Canada.
• Passionate about sustainability and climate action, motivated to make an impact.

Job Location: The selected candidate will be able to work from one of our offices located in Montreal, Laval, Longueuil, Sherbrooke, Quebec, or Gatineau.

Why choose CIMA+? Because we offer you:

• Comprehensive Group Benefits available from day one for all permanent employees working at least 20 hours per week
• Employee and Family Assistance Program
• Retirement Savings Plan (RRSP)
• As an employee-owned company, an annual opportunity to purchase shares for all employees
• Flexible work schedule in a hybrid work mode
• Work/Life balance policy across Canada
• Tailored training to improve your existing skills

Additional Information

Ethics and integrity are fundamental values at CIMA+. That is why we are committed to ensuring equal access to resources and opportunities for candidates, regardless of their identity (race, ethnicity, colour, religion, gender, age, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, socio-economic status or background, etc.).​

In keeping with the principles of employment equity, we encourage all applications, including, but not limited to, those from women, Indigenous people, people with disabilities and visible minorities. We also encourage candidates to complete the self-identification form when applying for employment.​

Accommodations are available on request. Your Business Partner will process your request.

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