Environment and Climate Change Analyst

CAE Inc; Montreal (administrative region); Hybrid; CAD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Group Insurance

Telemedicine

Employee and Family Assistance Program

Employee Stock Purchase Plan

Group RRSP

CAE Pension Plan/Defined Benefit Plan

Sabbatical Leave

Flex Time

Enhanced Parental Leave

Job summary

CAE Inc in Montreal seeks an Environment and Climate Change Analyst to develop and advance CAE’s climate mitigation and adaptation strategy across operations and value chain, with a focus on decarbonization, GHG accounting and regulatory disclosures.

Reporting to senior team members, you will build technical expertise in GHG accounting, implement climate data collection, support disclosures (CDP, CSRD alignment) and identify emissions reduction opportunities with Engineering and Procurement.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in environmental science, climate change, sustainability, engineering, or related field.
• A combined 1 to 3 years of experience in a similar position.
• Foundational knowledge in carbon accounting or GHG verification (incl. GHG Protocol, RE100, SBTi).
• Data analytics skills (Excel required) with high attention to detail and data quality.

Responsibilities

• GHG inventory management – Scope 1, 2 and 3 emissions.
• Support the annual carbon inventory process, ensuring completeness, accuracy and alignment with the GHG Protocol.
• Assist in maintaining and updating calculation methodologies.
• Ensure traceability, documentation and data controls of climate data.
• Climate strategy and decarbonization across operations and value chain.
• Contribute to progress monitoring (e.g., RE100, science-based targets).
• Support development, deployment and tracking of CAE’s climate transition plan.
• Assist in identifying and assessing emissions reduction opportunities in collaboration with Engineering and Procurement.
• Support climate risk assessments (physical and transition).
• Climate disclosures and reporting.
• Support preparation of external disclosures (e.g., CDP, Annual sustainability report and CSRD alignment).
• Assist in the structured collection of climate and environmental data, ensuring timely submission across global operations.
• Contribute to drafting climate-related content (narrative, performance analysis).
• Contribute to internal awareness and capacity-building programs on climate topics.

Skills

Data analytics

Attention to detail

Bilingual English/French

Education

Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in environmental science, climate change, sustainability, engineering, or related field

Job description

Behind every success is a team of dedicated experts driving us forward. From HR professionals who shape our culture, to IT innovators driving technological advancements, Finance leaders ensuring our growth, Communicators shining a light on our story, and Legal experts safeguarding our future - every role is essential. Our enterprise functions don’t just support; they lead, playing a critical role in shaping the company’s path forward and ensuring both clients and employees are ready for the moments that matter. Be part of a team where your work makes a difference. You’ll work on impactful projects and turn ideas into reality while enjoying growth opportunities, teamwork, and a balanced work-life.

Description

The Environment and Climate change analyst supports the development, implementation and continuous improvement of CAE’s climate mitigation and adaptation strategy across operations and value chain, with a focus on decarbonization, GHG accounting and regulatory disclosures. Under the supervision of senior team members, this role is designed to develop technical expertise in GHG accounting, climate reporting and to execute CAE’s corporate sustainability roadmap.

Key responsibilities include:

• GHG inventory management - Scope 1,2 and 3 emissions
• Support the annual carbon inventory process, ensuring completeness, accuracy and alignment with the GHG Protocol
• Assist in maintaining and updating calculation methodologies
• Ensure traceability, documentation and data controls of climate data
• Climate strategy and decarbonization across operations and value chain
• Contribute to progress monitoring (e.g., RE100, science-based targets)
• Support development, deployment and tracking of CAE’s climate transition plan
• Assist in identifying and assessing emissions reduction opportunities in collaboration with Engineering and Procurement
• Support climate risk assessments (physical and transition)
• Climate disclosures and reporting
• Support preparation of external disclosures (e.g., CDP, Annual sustainability report and CSRD alignment)
• Assist in the structured collection of climate and environmental data, ensuring timely submission across global operations
• Contribute to drafting climate-related content (narrative, performance analysis)
• Contribute to internal awareness and capacity-building programs on climate topics

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor’s or master’s degree in environmental science, climate change, sustainability, engineering, or related field
• A combined 1 to 3 years of experience in a similar position
• Foundational knowledge in Carbon accounting or GHG verification (incl. GHG Protocol, RE100, SBTi)
• Data analytics skills (Excel required) with high attention to detail and data quality

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with audit processes, internal controls or assurance-ready reporting
• Strong organizational and problem-solving skills
• Accustomed to working in a cross-functional fast-paced and demanding work environment
• Communication skills with the ability to simplify complex data
• Bilingualism (English/French)

Benefits

• Group Insurance
• Telemedicine
• Employee and Family Assistance Program
• Employee Stock Purchase Plan
• Group RRSP
• CAE Pension Plan/Defined Benefit Plan
• Sabbatical Leave
• Flex Time
• Enhanced Parental Leave

About CAE

At CAE, our mission is clear: to help make the world a safer place. For nearly 80 years, we’ve driven innovation in simulation, training, and mission readiness to support critical operations worldwide. By leveraging advanced technologies, we empower our customers to operate smarter, faster, and more sustainably. Join a purpose-driven organization where bold ideas are encouraged, collaboration drives progress, and your growth fuels our shared success.

Position Type Regular

Equal Opportunity & Accommodations

CAE is committed to providing equal opportunities to all applicants, regardless of race, nationality, color, religion, sex, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, disability, neurodiversity, veteran status, age, or other characteristics protected by law. We encourage applicants who may not meet every qualification to apply.

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As a global leader in Civil Aviation and Defense & Security across 40 countries, we advance together as One CAE, fueled by thousands of passionate individuals operating in a culture where everyone can thrive. We hold ourselves accountable for building an inclusive community at every level, and our comprehensive benefits support you professionally and personally. Together, we are All For shaping a future where safety, sustainability, and inclusivity lead the way. Join us and be part of something bigger—where your impact reaches beyond CAE and helps shape the world of tomorrow.