ANALYST, ESG – Temporary 12 months

Business Development Bank of Canada; Montreal; Hybrid; CAD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading Canadian financial institution in Montreal is seeking an ESG Analyst to advance sustainability objectives. Responsibilities include data management, reporting, and stakeholder engagement. The ideal candidate holds a Bachelor's degree and has 2-5 years of relevant experience. This temporary position offers a flexible work environment with competitive benefits and a focus on diversity and inclusion.

Benefits

Flexible and competitive benefits

Paid vacation and personal days

Hybrid work model

Opportunities for learning and development

Qualifications

• 2-5 years of experience in ESG, sustainability reporting, or a related field.
• Strong understanding of ESG data and reporting trends.
• Bilingualism (French and English) is required.

Responsibilities

• Lead the collection, validation, and analysis of ESG data.
• Coordinate the preparation of annual sustainability reports.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams for ESG initiatives.
• Assist in the preparation of ESG-related documents.

Skills

Data Management & Analysis

Reporting & Disclosure

Stakeholder Engagement

Documentation & Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in Sustainability or related field

Tools

Power BI

Microsoft Office Suite

Job description

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ANALYST, ESG – Temporary 12 months

Apply locations Montreal time type Full time posted on Posted Yesterday time left to apply End Date: August 20, 2025 (20 days left to apply) job requisition id R-6674

We are banking at another level.

Choosing BDC as your employer means working in a healthy, inclusive, and skilled workplace that puts forward the best conditions to bring together unique teams where employees are empowered to act. It also means being at the centre of ambitious economic and financial projects to see further and to do things differently, to fuel the success of Canadian entrepreneurs.

Choosing BDC as your employer also means:

• Flexible and competitive benefits, including an Employee Savings and Investment Plan where BDC matches part of your voluntary contributions, a Defined Benefit Pension Plan, a $750 wellness and health care spending account, to name a few

• In addition to paid vacation each year, five personal days, sick days as necessary, and our offices are closed from December 25 to January 1

• A hybrid work model that truly balances work and personal life

• Opportunities for learning, training and development, and much more...

POSITION OVERVIEW

The ESG Analyst plays a key role in advancing BDC’s sustainability and social impact objectives. This position is responsible for the collection, validation, and analysis of ESG performance data, supporting the development and implementation of a robust ESG data governance framework. The analyst will also contribute to the preparation of reports, presentations, and documentation aligned with evolving ESG standards and regulatory requirements, including green taxonomy frameworks.

CHALLENGES TO BE MET

• Data Management & Analysis

  • Lead the collection, validation, and analysis of ESG and sustainability data from internal departments and external sources. Including greenhouse gas emissions inventory.

  • Support development and tracking of impact measurements.

  • Develop and maintain data governance frameworks to ensure data quality, consistency, and integrity.

  • Utilize tools such as Power BI to create dashboards and visualizations that support internal decision-making and external reporting.
    

• Reporting & Disclosure

  • Coordinate the preparation of annual sustainability and ESG-related reports in alignment with recognized standards. Including annual sustainability report and forced labor report.

  • Monitor and integrate emerging ESG disclosure requirements and relevant frameworks, including Canada’s Bill S-211 (Fighting Against Forced Labour and Child Labour in Supply Chains Act)

  • Track and report on sustainability KPIs for both internal performance management and external stakeholders.

  • Maintain documentation for B-Corp certification.
    

• Stakeholder Engagement

  • Collaborate with cross-functional teams to gather data and insights for ESG initiatives.

  • Support internal awareness and training efforts related to ESG data and reporting.
    

• Documentation & Communication

  • Assist in the preparation and revision of ESG-related documents, presentations, and briefing materials for internal and external audiences.

  • Contribute to the organization of sustainability related training, webinars and events and provide administrative support (e.g., budgeting, procurement).

WHAT WE ARE LOOKING FOR

• Education & Experience

  • Bachelor’s degree in Sustainability, Environmental Science, Business, Finance, Engineering, or a related field.

  • 2–5 years of experience in ESG, sustainability reporting, or a related field, with a strong understanding of ESG data and reporting trends.
    

• Technical Skills

  • Familiarity with ESG standards and frameworks (e.g., SASB, TCFD, CSSB, green taxonomy, and Canadian forced labor reporting requirements).

  • Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, Word, PowerPoint).

  • Experience with data visualization tools such as Power BI is a strong asset.
    

• Communication & Interpersonal Skills

  • Strong analytical, written, and verbal communication skills.

  • Bilingualism (French and English) is required.

  • Ability to work collaboratively across departments and manage multiple priorities.

* Please note that temporary positions are not eligible for benefits.

Proudly one of Canada’s Top 100 Employers and one of Canada’s Best Diversity Employers, we are committed to fostering a diverse, equitable, inclusive and accessible environment where all employees can thrive and feel empowered to bring their whole selves to work. If you require an accommodation to complete your application, please do not hesitate to contact us at [e-mail] .

While we appreciate all applications, we advise that only the candidates selected to participate in the recruitment process will be contacted.

About Us

BDC is a bank unlike any other. We are the only bank dedicated exclusively to the development of Canadian businesses. The only institution whose purpose is to promote the growth of the Canadian economy by focusing on the success of small and medium-sized businesses, with a human touch and a genuine presence. At BDC, we’re changing people’s and businesses’ lives for the better. That’s what makes us unique as a bank.

That’s why we are banking at another level.