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We’ll help you succeed in a globally connected powerhouse of diverse teams and take your career wherever you want it to go.

Join EY and help to build a better working world.

The opportunity We are currently seeking a qualified candidate who is able to demonstrate strong leadership qualities for an excellent career opportunity at the Senior Associate level. We can help you realize your potential. Our success is based on your success. Our work environment is designed to help high-performing people thrive.

EY’s commitment to the quality and integrity of our services is exemplified by our methodologies and our rigorous quality controls applied to every client engagement. Together with our substantial investments in technology, knowledge, and learning resources for our professionals, we deliver high quality services for our clients and their stakeholders.

Your Key Responsibilities You will be part of a team working across geographies and industries to deliver service offerings over sustainability or ESG metrics, including limited and reasonable assurance, pre-assessments, and agreed-upon procedures. In this role, your key responsibilities will include:

• Understanding client processes and designing and executing assurance procedures to address key risks in accordance with ISAE 3000 and ISAE 3410 standards (or Canadian equivalent)
• Identifying gaps in data, calculation methodologies, processes, controls, and disclosures to provide findings and recommendations
• Assisting in the planning of the engagement and monitoring progress against the plan and ensuring key stakeholders are kept informed about progress and expected outcomes
• Building and maintaining strong working relationships with clients and colleagues at all levels
• Using technology to continually learn, share knowledge with team members, and enhance service delivery
• Preparing high-quality internal work products and client deliverables, including written reports, presentation materials, and proposals
• Staying informed of current business and industry trends in sustainability, including regulatory reporting developments, relevant to our clients
• Conducting research and benchmarking to develop insights and leading practices

Skills And Attributes For Success

• Bachelor’s degree in Business, Accounting, Sustainability, Environmental Science, Engineering, or a related field
• 3+ years of experience executing financial and/or sustainability assurance services or sustainability reporting
• Base knowledge of, and desire to continue to expand technical expertise in, relevant sustainability reporting standards and frameworks (e.g., GHG Protocol, PCAF, GRI, SASB, ISSB, TCFD, etc.)
• Strong analytical skills and ability to develop insights from data and research
• Exemplary verbal and written communication skills and ability to summarize findings and recommendations effectively and concisely in deliverables
• Self-starter who takes ownership for tasks and team performance and can manage working on multiple engagements concurrently
• Team player and leader that can successfully guide the work of others and is committed to achieving common goals
• Professionalism and poise in working with and presenting to clients and colleagues
• Proficient in Excel, Word, and PowerPoint
• CPA designation is considered an asset
• Accreditation and/or training on ISO 14064-3 and ISO 14065 is considered an asset
• This role involves interaction with clients operating nationally, fluency in French is considered an asset, but not a requirement for this position.

What We Offer You The EY benefits package is designed to support your physical, emotional, financial, and social wellbeing. Our extensive benefits include comprehensive medical, dental, and prescription drug coverage, as well as mental health benefits, a robust Employee Assistance Program and group savings plans to promote your overall wellbeing. We offer generous time off, including personal days, vacation days, and additional firm-wide holidays, along with the option to purchase extra vacation days. Employees can take advantage of EY's exclusive learning programs tailored just for them. We also provide internal opportunities for career development and advancement, enabling you to grow within the firm. Get involved in meaningful volunteering through EY Ripples and make a positive impact in the community.

Learn about our commitment to DE&I at https://www.ey.com/en\_ca/about-us/corporate-responsibility/equity

Are you ready to shape your future with confidence? Apply today.

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Diversity and Inclusion at EY Diversity and inclusiveness are at the heart of who we are and how we work. We’re committed to fostering an environment where differences are valued, policies and practices are equitable, and our people feel a sense of belonging. We embrace diversity and are committed to combating systemic racism, advancing gender equity and women in leadership, advocating for the 2SLGBTQIA+ community, promoting our neuroinclusion and accessibility initiatives, and are dedicated to amplifying the voices of Indigenous peoples (First Nations, Inuit, and Métis) nationally as we strive towards reconciliation. Our diverse experiences, abilities, backgrounds, and perspectives make our people unique and help guide us. Because when people feel free to be their authentic selves at work, they bring their best and are empowered to build a better working world.

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