Sustainability Assurance Senior Associate (Bilingual FR/ENG)

Pwc Canada•Montreal, QC

4d•CA$65,600 - CA$109,300

About The Position

Launch your career at PwC Canada as a Senior Associate, Sustainability Assurance. At PwC Canada, you will be part of a growing team that helps organizations build trust in their sustainability information. As a Senior Associate, Sustainability Assurance, you’ll help deliver assurance services related to greenhouse gas emissions, ESG information, and sustainability disclosure requirements. In this role, you’ll work with multidisciplinary teams and clients to gain an understanding of their business operations, data collection processes, and the controls that help ensure the reliability of their sustainability reporting. Starting on your first day, you’ll be part of a team that fosters collaboration, coaching, and continuous learning. You’ll have access to training, technologies, development opportunities, and our CPA support program. Grow here, go further. The Opportunity As a Sustainability Assurance Senior Associate, unlock your potential and embrace the chance to drive meaningful outcomes that’ll elevate your career. Your role will include, but isn’t limited to: Enhancing the credibility of our clients' sustainability reports by participating in independent assurance engagements over non-financial information, including greenhouse gas emissions, environmental, social, and governance (ESG) indicators, as well as other key data disclosed in sustainability reports Assessing whether the sustainability data and disclosures are prepared in accordance with recognized standards, frameworks, and guidance, including the Greenhouse Gas Protocol, the International Sustainability Standards Board (ISSB) standards, the Corporate Sustainability Reporting Directive (CSRD), and other applicable requirements Support clients in preparing for an assurance engagement by providing observations and recommendations on their policies, methodologies, data collection processes, internal controls, calculations, and disclosures Contribute to advisory engagements related to the preparation, review and enhancement of sustainability reports, the governance of disclosed information, compliance with current and emerging requirements, as well as the adoption of leading market practices

Requirements

Relevant post-secondary degree, ideally in accounting, finance, or a related field, and be pursuing or have obtained your CPA designation, which would be a significant asset for this role
Experience in public accounting, accounting advisory services, financial reporting or sustainability-related work
Strong interest in sustainability topics, greenhouse gas emissions, and the evolving landscape of sustainability reporting standards
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, along with sound professional judgment, particularly for assessing the quality, consistency, and traceability of data used in sustainability reports
Strong attention to detail, organizational skills, and a disciplined approach to planning, executing, and documenting work, while effectively managing engagement priorities and deadlines
Ability to work independently while collaborating closely with team members, managers, and clients in a dynamic and fast-paced environment
Strong written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to clearly articulate observations, questions, and recommendations and build trusted relationships with clients
Proficiency with technology tools, data analysis, and the responsible use of digital solutions, including AI-powered tools, to enhance the efficiency and quality of work
Full professional proficiency in English, in addition to French, with the ability to support and collaborate with English-speaking clients, colleagues, and stakeholders as part of your role at PwC Canada

Nice To Haves

CPA designation

Responsibilities

Enhancing the credibility of our clients' sustainability reports by participating in independent assurance engagements over non-financial information, including greenhouse gas emissions, environmental, social, and governance (ESG) indicators, as well as other key data disclosed in sustainability reports
Assessing whether the sustainability data and disclosures are prepared in accordance with recognized standards, frameworks, and guidance, including the Greenhouse Gas Protocol, the International Sustainability Standards Board (ISSB) standards, the Corporate Sustainability Reporting Directive (CSRD), and other applicable requirements
Support clients in preparing for an assurance engagement by providing observations and recommendations on their policies, methodologies, data collection processes, internal controls, calculations, and disclosures
Contribute to advisory engagements related to the preparation, review and enhancement of sustainability reports, the governance of disclosed information, compliance with current and emerging requirements, as well as the adoption of leading market practices