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

Join a team transforming the future, one project at a time! At CIMA+, our Advisory team is actively shaping a more sustainable world. Driven by innovation and commitment, it plays a key role in the transition to a green economy by supporting our clients in their strategies of sustainable development, decarbonization and adaptation to climate change.

As part of our growth and drive to amplify our impact, we are looking for an enthusiastic, senior-level Sustainability and Decarbonation consultant who wants to put their expertise at the service of meaningful projects and build a carbon-neutral future. As part of our team, your expertise will be put forward to our clients, providing them with strategic, technical, and operational recommendations to help them achieve their decarbonization objectives. You will have the opportunity to carry out projects of varying scope, sometimes even leading entire components of larger projects, as well as implementing decarbonization strategies.

Main responsibilities

• Lead various decarbonization projects, often large-scale, ensuring the development of plans, milestones, and deliverables, meet client expectations, coordinate necessary resources, and respect quality, deadlines and budgets.

• Contribute to business development efforts, by identifying opportunities, participating in events (conferences, presentations, etc.) and helping to draft service offers.

• Collaborate in a work environment that encourages the sharing of knowledge and best practices (mentoring, coaching, training, etc.).

• Keep abreast of the latest advances in the field (technological innovations, regulatory developments, and emerging market trends).

• Contribute to the development of new services, tools, and methodologies to stimulate innovation.

• Facilitate stakeholder workshops.

• Perform data analysis and reporting to support client decision-making.

• Prepare documents and presentations to present project progress, results, and recommendations.

Qualifications

• University degree in environmental science, sustainable development, biology, engineering, business, or related field. A master’s degree will be considered an asset.
• A minimum of seven (7) years’ experience in strategic consulting or advisory services in the fields of decarbonization, climate adaptation, or related areas.
• Solid knowledge of the decarbonization field, including regulatory policies, available subsidies, emerging technologies, and industry trends (e.g., GHG protocols, ISO14064, TCFD, SBTi, ISSB, PIEVC, ISO14091, etc.).
• Ability to adapt to the realities and requirements of client projects and develop a trusting partnership.
• Strengths in strategic development and proposing solutions or innovations in the field of decarbonization.
• Ability to manage priorities and organize work in a context of sometimes multiple projects.
• Proficiency in project management tools, MS Office suite and data analysis software (Excel, Power BI, Python, etc.).
• Excellent communication and presentation skills, both written and oral.
• Proficiency in written and spoken English. Good command in French will be considered an asset.
• Climate change adaptation skills, an asset
• Ability to integrate biodiversity issues into strategies to maximize project co-benefits and resilience, an asset.

In addition to financial compensation, CIMA+ offers:

• Comprehensive Group Benefits available from day one for all permanent employees working at least 20 hours per week.
• Flexible Health and Dental Care benefits to meet your family’s needs
• Employee and Family Assistance Program
• Access to physical, financial, mental, social and environmental well-being services
• Retirement Savings Plan (RRSP) with 4% employer contribution
• As an employee-owned company,an annual opportunity to purchase shares
• 37.5 hour work week with an opportunity to have any overtime banked or paid out (for hourly employees)
• Flexible work schedule in a hybrid work mode
• Work/Life balance policy across Canada
• Up to five (5) weeks of vacation: based on years of relevant experience
• Eleven (11) statutory holidays plus a personal paid day off
• Employee referral bonus program
• Group discounts on home and auto insurance, fitness memberships, technology, mortgages, and more
• Mentoring programs at local and national level
• Tailored training to improve your existing skills.

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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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