Job description

Requisition ID: 1637578

At EY, we’re all in to shape your future with confidence.

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, and/or 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
• Mental health benefits
• Robust Employee Assistance Program
• Group savings plans
• Generous time off, including personal days, vacation days, additional firm‑wide holidays, and the option to purchase extra vacation days
• Exclusive learning programs tailored for employees
• Internal opportunities for career development and advancement
• Volunteering opportunities through EY Ripples

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

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