Job Description

Job Category: Sciences
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The opportunity
The Analyst - Sustainability and ESG Strategic Advisory supports the development and implementation of sustainability, nature, and climate strategies for clients in North America and abroad. This role involves data analysis, preparing presentations, and providing strategic sustainability and ESG advice while working with public and private organizations. Strong analytical, communication, and consulting project coordination skills are required, along with a commitment to ongoing learning in sustainability and ESG.
Why choose WSP?

• We value and are committed to upholding a culture of inclusion and belonging
• Our Flexible Work Policy - we recognize the importance of balance in our lives and encourage you to prioritize the balance in yours. We will support you on and off the job so you can be fully present in both your work and home lives.
• A Canadian success story - we're proud to wear the red and white of this beautiful country and show the world what Canada has to offer.
• Enhance the world around you - from the environment to the highways, to the buildings and the terrain, WSP is the fabric of Canada.
• Outstanding career opportunities - we're growing and pushing ourselves every day to be greater than yesterday - we're open to your ideas and trying new things.
• A phenomenal collaborative culture and a workforce filled with genuinely good people who are doing humbly important work. Come find out for yourself what it's like to be a part of our journey.

We offer attractive pay, flexible work options, a great corporate culture, comprehensive and employee-focused benefits including virtual healthcare and a wellness platform as well as great savings programs, and a clear vision for the future.
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What you can expect to do here:

• Contribute to the delivery of challenging and impactful Sustainability, Nature and Climate strategy projects with a strong focus on Sustainability strategy & transformation advisory projects, for public and private clients in various industries (Real estate and buildings, Energy, Mining, Financial institutions, Transportation, Manufacturing, Governments) and regions (primarily North America, potentially other regions like Europe, Africa or Oceania).

• Support the delivery of high quality, strategic and executive level analysis and client-ready deliverables, presentations and workshops (thorough knowledge of PowerPoint and Excel is required)

• Conduct critical analyses of qualitative and quantitative data to develop valuable insights and meet client needs.

• Provide guidance and strategic advice to clients as well as colleagues on leading practices, standards, and trends, incorporating this knowledge into consulting projects.

• Contribute to multiple client projects simultaneously, manage time effectively, ensuring timely and successful delivery.

• Collaborate remotely between geographical areas and platforms.

• Support to business development efforts and proposal development with the team leadership.

• Collaborate with technical experts from WSP's global network on project execution and proposal writting.

• Continuous improvement: stay updated on the latest developments in Sustainability and ESG

• The successful candidate will support client-facing teams in the delivery of our projects nationally. Candidates must be passionate about climate change, self-motivated and autonomous, collaborative and able to produce high quality work products.

What you bring to WSP

• Bachelor's degree in environmental sciences, sustainability, finance, economics or related field required. Master's degree in related field preferred.

• Bilingualism is required as the individual will participate in national initiatives requiring communication with English and French speaking colleagues.

• 0-3+ years' experience in strategy consulting or related field.

• Successful experience with a leading global consulting firm is greatly appreciated.

• Excitement and passion about Sustainability, ESG, Nature and Climate change.

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills - you're able to easily articulate ideas and build relationships with colleagues and clients through presentations and other forms of engagement.

• Great team player and enjoy working as part of a multi-disciplinary and international team.

• Ability to present complex information clearly and concisely.

• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.

• Thrive in a dynamic and collaborative environment, finding solutions for our internal and external stakeholders and clients.

• Ability to work effectively with a diverse range of internal and external stakeholders.

• Great capacity to learn fast and keep pace in a rapidly changing environment.

About Us:
WSP is one of the world's leading professional services firms. Our purpose is to future proof our cities and environments.
We have over 65,000 team members across the globe. In Canada, our 12,000+ people are involved in everything from environmental remediation to urban planning, from engineering iconic buildings to designing sustainable transportation networks, from finding new ways to extract essential resources to developing renewable power sources for the future.
At WSP:

• We value our people and our reputation
• We are locally dedicated with international scale
• We are future focused and challenge the status quo
• We foster collaboration in everything we do
• We have an empowering culture and hold ourselves accountable

Please Note:
Health and Safety is a core paramount value of WSP. Given the importance of keeping one another safe it is expected that you comply with our Health, Safety & Environment (HSE) policy at all times as well as client HSE policies when working at client locations.
Offers of employment for safety-sensitive positions involving fieldwork are contingent upon candidates being able to perform key physical tasks of the job as described in the job posting and interview. This may include the ability to work in a variety of environmental conditions, such as remote or isolated areas, working alone, and in inclement weather (within safe and reasonable limits).
WSP welcomes and encourages applications from people with disabilities. Accommodations are available on request for candidates taking part in all aspects of the selection process.
WSP is committed to the principles of employment equity. Only the candidates selected will be contacted.
WSP does not accept unsolicited resumes from agencies. For more information please

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