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Climate Change Analyst – Closing Date September 6, 2024

ABOUT BRIGHTSPOT CLIMATE

Headquartered in Vancouver, Brightspot Climate is a Canadian climate change and energy consultancy that collaborates with industry experts, community stakeholders, and project developers to apply innovative climate change mitigation solutions. Our team connects the dots between business, government, and the people in our communities to achieve shared sustainability goals.

Brightspot is extremely proud to have a diverse workforce, with 55% of our staff identifying as women or gender minorities, 6% as Indigenous Peoples, and 45% as visible minorities (accurate as of August 1, 2024; based on a 94% response rate). We work diligently to create and uphold equal opportunity, individual belonging, and work-life balance through our diversity, equity, and inclusion strategy—audited for efficacy against the Global DE&I Benchmarks.

To learn more about us, please visit our website: www.brightspot.co

THE OPPORTUNITY

We are currently seeking several full-time Climate Change Analysts to join us in our Calgary, Vancouver, and Toronto offices.

The primary role for Analysts will be to complete a wide range of tasks contributing to Brightspot’s GHG verification and reporting services, including completing engineering recalculations, assisting in report writing, and completing climate policy-related research. Work may also include supervised visits to remote sites, policy and protocol development, advising on environmental reporting and compliance, life cycle assessment, and much more.

EXPERIENCE & QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENTS

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering or science
• Passionate about climate change and sustainability
• Strong interpersonal, organization, and time management skills
• Excellent technical, analytical, writing, and presentation skills
• Ability to work independently in a deadline-oriented and project-based environment
• Desire to take on new challenges and continue professional development
• Ability to collaborate remotely across geographies and sectors
• Valid Driver’s Licence

IDEAL CANDIDATES MAY ALSO HAVE THE FOLLOWING ATTRIBUTES

• Strong experience designing and building Microsoft Excel spreadsheets
• Proficiency with Microsoft Word, Access, and PowerPoint
• Familiarity with Canadian provincial climate change regulations and policy is a strong asset
• Experience with GHG quantification is a strong asset

JOB DETAILS

The Climate Change Analyst position will be a full-time permanent position with occasional travel and field work within Canada. Our target start date for this position is Fall 2024. The position will be based in any of our three office locations, with potential occasional travel within Canada. Brightspot offers a competitive salary and benefits package; compensation will be commensurate with experience with an approximate range of $65,000-$75,000.

Full-time work with Brightspot consists of 40 hrs per week, with flexible daily start and end times. Overtime work is rare and compiled as banked time to be used for additional time off. As our team works from various locations across Canada, the successful candidate should expect to complete a significant portion of work using Microsoft Teams to collaborate and meet with remaining staff.

At Brightspot, we are dedicated to building a safe, inclusive, and sustainable future, which includes reflecting the communities we serve. Research shows that candidates from underrepresented groups often do not apply unless the feel they meet 100% of requirements listed in a job posting. Even if you do not meet every requirement, we encourage you to apply.

Our interview process will include a bias monitor in every interview and assessment discussion (i.e., someone with no decision-making power in the hiring process will be watching for and intervening if any biases from the decision-makers are witnessed).

As an equal opportunity employer, Brightspot welcomes applications from people with disabilities and is committed to providing accommodations during hiring processes and employment. If you are a job seeker with a disability and require accommodations, please contact info@brightspot.co or call 236-427-5846. We welcome the opportunity to discuss how we can accommodate your disability and ensure fairness throughout the hiring process.

HOW TO APPLY

Please submit a resume and cover letter to info@brightspot.co.

Please indicate your preferred work location (Calgary, Vancouver, or Toronto), but do not apply more than once.

The interview process will begin on August 19th, 2024.

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