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Line of Service AssuranceIndustry/Sector FS X-SectorSpecialism SustainabilityManagement Level Senior Associate & Summary A career in our Sustainability practice, within Risk Assurance Compliance and Analytics services, will provide you with the opportunity to assist clients in developing analytics and technology solutions that help them detect, monitor, and predict risk. Using advanced technology, we\xe2\x80\x99re able to focus on establishing the right controls, processes and structures for our clients to ensure that decisions are based on accurate information and assure that information provided to third parties is accurate, complete, and can be trusted.Our team helps organisations plan, source, deliver, finance and measure the wider impact of products and services. We\xe2\x80\x99re helping to future proof businesses by making them more resilient and sustainable. You\xe2\x80\x99ll focus on identifying and prioritising sustainability issues, setting goals that support alignment and integration of the sustainability vision into overall corporate strategy, and implementing processes, controls, systems, and dashboards to measure progress for consistent and accurate reporting.PwC Canada is building the country\xe2\x80\x99s leading climate change team within our Sustainability and Climate Change practice. We focus on supporting our priority clients to address Canada\xe2\x80\x99s most significant climate change questions, challenges and opportunities.As a Senior Associate, you will have the opportunity to work alongside and learn from Canadian leaders in the climate risk, transition and adaptation planning space. You will collaborate on challenging projects, supporting clients on a variety of topics, including:Climate risk and resilience: Support our clients mitigate climate and nature risk and build more resilient businesses. We help businesses grasp the specific climate risks they face, the regulatory and reporting requirements that govern them, their reliance on nature to drive business value, and the way their risk exposure presents opportunity.Climate adaptation planning: Support our clients with the development, implementation, and evaluation of climate adaptation strategies. Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to conduct climate risk assessments, identify potential risks, conduct cost-benefit analyses, and design tailored adaptation plans.Meaningful work you\xe2\x80\x99ll be part ofAs a Climate Risk Senior Associate, you\xe2\x80\x99ll work as part of a team of problem solvers, helping to solve complex business issues from strategy to execution. Responsibilities include but are not limited to:Apply analytical skills and specialist knowledge of climate change to some of the most exciting and leading climate change projects in CanadaHave an opportunity to support Canada\xe2\x80\x99s most complex and impactful climate change projectsGain experience across a range of sectors including financial services, telecommunications, energy, mining, industry, public sector, infrastructure, etc.Contribute effectively to complex, multi-disciplinary projects \xe2\x80\x93 often supporting several projects at a timeContinue to develop your technical understanding of climate change and how it applies to business, investment, and government decision making; and support internal and external thought leadership on specialist issues within climate changeSupport technical projects in areas such as climate scenario analysis, adaptation and transition planningSupport clients and PwC colleagues to build their capacity in climate changeContribute to proposals and other business development activitiesExperiences and skills you\xe2\x80\x99ll use to solveWe are looking for someone who is curious and showing a willingness to learn and take on responsibility.RequiredDemonstrated knowledge and hands on experience in at least one of the following areas: climate scenario analysis, climate risk and opportunity assessments, financial impact quantification, adaptation planning, cost-benefit analysisAn educational and/or applied background in one or more of climate science, engineering, financial analysis, or economicsUnderstanding of qualitative and quantitative risk assessment methodsUnderstanding of factors which influence the resilience of physical infrastructure, organizations, and communitiesDemonstrated experience or familiarity with key climate-related reporting frameworks including CDP, CSRD, ISSB, and TCFDComputer programming skills (e.g., Python, R) and familiarity with GIS tools (e.g., QGIS, ArcGIS) will be an added advantageAbility to work with large, multi-dimensional data (e.g., netCDF, Xarray, Dask, TIFF)Modelling experience with climate models (i.e., CMIP, GCMs, RCMs, etc.), ensemble analysis, uncertainty quantification, and climate model downscaling and familiarity with climate change adaptation concepts will be preferredCritical thinking, intellectual curiosity and problem solving abilitiesAbility to work collaboratively in multi-disciplinary teamsWhy you\xe2\x80\x99ll love PwCWe\xe2\x80\x99re inspiring and empowering our people to change the world. Powered by the latest technology, you\xe2\x80\x99ll be a part of amazing teams helping public and private clients build trust and deliver sustained outcomes. This meaningful work, and our continuous development environment, will take your career to the next level. We reward your impact, and support your wellbeing, through a competitive compensation package, inclusive benefits and flexibility programs that will help you thrive in work and life. Learn more about us at .6. TNE VerbiageWhy you\xe2\x80\x99ll love PwCWe\xe2\x80\x99re inspiring and empowering our people to change the world. Powered by the latest technology, you\xe2\x80\x99ll be a part of diverse teams helping public and private clients build trust and deliver sustained outcomes. This meaningful work, and our continuous development environment, will take your career to the next level. We reward your impact, and support your wellbeing, through a competitive compensation package, inclusive benefits and flexibility programs that will help you thrive in work and life. Learn more about our Application Process and Total Rewards Package at:The most connected firm through activity based workingPwC Canada is committed to cultivating an inclusive, hybrid work environment - one that is collaborative, supportive and productive. We work in-person and virtually, as is best suited for our clients, teams and people. We want you to be intentional with your work, how you do it and where it\xe2\x80\x99s done. PwC offices are hubs of connectivity and learning. We strongly encourage our people to prioritise in-person work. We know that hybrid work is all about balance, and capturing the benefits of in-person work is essential to your growth at the firm. Exact expectations for your team can be discussed with your interviewer.Education (if blank, degree and/or field of study not specified) Degrees/Field of Study required:Degrees/Field of Study preferred:Certifications (if blank, certifications not specified)Required SkillsOptional SkillsDesired Languages (If blank, desired languages not specified)Travel Requirements Not SpecifiedAvailable for Work Visa Sponsorship? NoGovernment Clearance Required? NoJob Posting End DateAt PwC Canada, our most valuable asset is our people and we grow stronger as we learn from one another. We\xe2\x80\x99re committed to creating an equitable and inclusive community of solvers where everyone feels that they truly belong. We understand that experience comes in many forms and building trust in society and solving important problems is only possible if we reflect the mosaic of the society we live in.We\xe2\x80\x99re committed to providing accommodations throughout the application, interview, and employment process. If you require an accommodation to be at your best, please let us know during the application process.To learn more about inclusion and diversity at PwC Canada: https://www.pwc.com/ca/en/about-us/diversity-inclusion.html. Be a part of The New Equation.Chez PwC Canada, notre atout le plus pr\xc3\xa9cieux, c\xe2\x80\x99est notre personnel. Et c\xe2\x80\x99est en apprenant les uns des autres que nous devenons plus forts. Nous avons \xc3\xa0 c\xc5\x93ur de cr\xc3\xa9er une communaut\xc3\xa9 \xc3\xa9quitable et inclusive de professionnels de la r\xc3\xa9solution de probl\xc3\xa8mes, dans laquelle chacun se sent vraiment \xc3\xa0 sa place. Nous savons que l\xe2\x80\x99exp\xc3\xa9rience peut prendre diverses formes et, pour nous, donner confiance au public et r\xc3\xa9soudre des probl\xc3\xa8mes importants n\xe2\x80\x99est possible que si notre milieu de travail refl\xc3\xa8te la diversit\xc3\xa9 de la soci\xc3\xa9t\xc3\xa9 dans laquelle nous vivons.Nous tenons \xc3\xa0 r\xc3\xa9pondre \xc3\xa0 vos besoins tout au long du processus de demande d\xe2\x80\x99emploi, d\xe2\x80\x99entrevue et d\xe2\x80\x99embauche. Si vous avez besoin de mesures d\xe2\x80\x99adaptation pour \xc3\xaatre parfaitement \xc3\xa0 l\xe2\x80\x99aise, faites-le-nous savoir \xc3\xa0 l\xe2\x80\x99\xc3\xa9tape de la demande d\xe2\x80\x99emploi.Pour en savoir plus sur l\xe2\x80\x99inclusion et la diversit\xc3\xa9 chez PwC Canada: https://www.pwc.com/ca/fr/about-us/diversity-inclusion.html. Faites partie de La Nouvelle \xc3\xa9quation.

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