Environment Technical Consultant (Life Cycle Assessment Documentation)

UN Atlas; Montreal; On-site; CAD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

UN Atlas is seeking a consultant to support ICAO's Environmental Standards work on CORSIA fuels, focusing on documenting modelling processes for LCA and ILUC values.

The role includes evaluating new fuel sources and pathways, organizing models and databases, coordinating with experts, and developing guidance materials.

Candidates will have an advanced degree in a related field, at least four years of database/LCA experience, and strong English technical writing skills.

Qualifications

• Advanced degree in environmental field.
• Minimum four years of experience developing and managing databases.
• Strong knowledge of life cycle assessment for CORSIA fuels and CGE modelling.
• Excellent English technical writing and reporting skills.
• Familiarity with aviation environmental policies and CORSIA.

Responsibilities

• Compile and organize documentation for models and databases used in core LCA and ILUC values.
• Propose processes for improved access to these databases and models.
• Coordinate with experts to obtain necessary information.
• Develop reports detailing models and databases used in calculations.
• Support ICAO processes to evaluate new fuel sources and pathways for CORSIA eligible fuels, including compiling requests and developing guidance materials.

Skills

Analytical skills

Technical writing

Data analysis

Project management

Interpersonal skills

Education

Master's degree in Environmental Science/Engineering or related field

Tools

LCA software

Databases

CGE modelling

Job description

Organizational context:

This consultancy is within the Environmental Standards Section (ES) within the Air Transport Bureau (ATB). ES is responsible for the development of standards, policies, guidance material and tools, and carries out analyses related to aviation and the environment, supporting various ICAO bodies. The consultant will support ICAO's work on CORSIA, specifically regarding the analysis and approval process of new fuel sources and pathways for CORSIA eligible fuels.

Job purpose:

To support the documentation of the modelling processes for Life Cycle Assessment (LCA) values and Induced Land Use Change (ILUC) values for CORSIA eligible fuels. The role also involves supporting the evaluation of new fuel sources and pathways for CORSIA eligible fuels.

Responsibilities:

Compile and organize documentation for models and databases used for core LCA and ILUC values. Propose processes for improved access to these databases and models. Coordinate with experts to obtain necessary information. Develop reports detailing models and databases used in calculations. Support the ICAO process to evaluate new fuel sources and pathways for CORSIA eligible fuels, including compiling requests and developing guidance materials.

Education:

An advanced university degree (Master's or equivalent) in Environmental Science, Environmental Engineering, Sustainability, Industrial Ecology, Climate Change, Natural Sciences, or a related field is required. A first-level university degree with additional qualifying experience may be accepted.

Work experience:

A minimum of four years of experience in developing, maintaining, and managing databases using various software and analytical tools. Solid understanding of life cycle assessment methodologies applicable to CORSIA Eligible Fuels (CEFs), including Computable General Equilibrium (CGE) modelling. Demonstrated experience in drafting, reviewing, and editing technical reports in English. Sound knowledge of international aviation environmental policies and programmes, including CORSIA.

Skills:

Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills. Strong technical writing and documentation skills. Proficiency in managing and analyzing large datasets and databases. Ability to apply life cycle assessment methodologies. Strong knowledge of aviation environmental issues, including CORSIA. Ability to communicate complex technical concepts effectively. Strong planning, organization, and project management skills. Excellent interpersonal skills. Familiarity with LCA software and databases.

Required languages:

English

Desired languages:

Arabic, Chinese, French, Russian, Spanish