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Position: Consultant – ESG and Sustainability

Location: Halifax, Nova Scotia (hybrid)

Posting Date: May 10, 2023

Start Date: Immediately available 

If you are passionate about ESG and sustainable business, and have experience working with clients in developing ESG strategies, establishing metrics and KPIs, preparing ESG disclosures, and performing a variety of research and analysis to improve overall performance and risk management, please send an email to info@esgpartners.ca. Be sure to include your resume with a cover letter that showcases how your experience would be a great fit for our company. 

Application details:

Apply via email to info@esgpartners.ca and include (1) your resume detailing your experience, and (2) a cover letter outlining how your experience ties into the requirements of the role. In your resume, please provide details of your relevant experience including employers, dates and tasks. Applications without this information will not be considered. 

This is a permanent, full-time position. You will be required to work in the Halifax-based office a minimum of one day per week, and have a reliable space to work from home the majority of the time. A laptop and necessary office supplies will be provided. Compensation will be commensurate with experience and includes a competitive benefits package.

We are looking to fill this position immediately, but a delayed start may be considered for the successful candidate. 

We regret it might not be possible to reply to all applicants and we thank you for your application.

Qualifications for this role:

• A minium of 2-5 years of related experience in a consulting environment or equivalent of education and experience
• Experience in, or strong working knowledge of, ESG standards and frameworks (including GRI, SASB, TCFD, ISSB, etc.), stakeholder engagement, materiality assessments, and peer benchmarking
• Experience in cross-sector initiatives and/or the implementation of ESG/sustainability initiatives
• Exceptional research, writing and analytical skills. 
• Ability to identify, synthesize and clearly communicate relevant findings
• Strong interpersonal skills. Ability to work well independently and as a collaborative team player 
• Strong organizational skills with the ability to juggle multiple projects and deadlines. Some scheduling flexibility to accommodate fluctuating workloads and occasional overtime
• Self-motivated with a capacity to work and thrive in a growing, dynamic environment
• Strong business acumen

Additional skills considered an asset: 

• Ability to analyze and articulate financial implications of ESG risks and opportunities, and to assess and communicate related business options
• GHG accounting and GHG Protocol standards and tools
• Supply chain management
• Policy review and development – including trend analysis
• Scenario analysis
• Capacity building and education
• Proposal writing

Our Commitment to Diversity, Equity and Inclusion:

ESG Partners is committed to employment equity and to a diverse and representative workplace at all levels. We are committed to reducing barriers to employment and career growth that have traditionally impacted African Nova Scotians, Indigenous people, all communities and individuals experiencing racism or discrimination, members of the LGBTQ2S+ community, and persons with disabilities. We encourage all members of equity groups to self-identify in your cover letter or resume, and we would also appreciate if you would share your pronouns. Please let us know of any accommodations required in the hiring or employment process and we will strive to meet them.