Senior Consultant, Energy Transition

CIMA+; Laval; Hybrid; CAD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

A consultancy firm in Laval is seeking a Senior Energy Transition Consultant to lead projects focused on sustainability and decarbonization. The ideal candidate will have over 7 years of experience with strong expertise in energy systems and the ability to manage complex consulting projects. This role offers competitive benefits and a flexible work schedule.

Benefits

Comprehensive Group Benefits

Employee and Family Assistance Program

Retirement Savings Plan with employer contribution

Annual opportunity to purchase shares

Flexible work schedule

3-5 weeks of vacation

Tailored training programs

Qualifications

• Minimum of seven years' experience in energy transition projects.
• Solid knowledge of corporate energy transition and regulatory frameworks.
• Ability to lead strategic consulting projects with multiple stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Lead the development and implementation of energy transition strategies.
• Carry out techno-economic analyses and energy feasibility studies.
• Contribute to business development and service offering innovations.

Skills

Strategic consulting

Analytical thinking

Communication skills

Project management

Fluency in English

Fluency in French

Education

University degree in engineering or related field

Master's degree (asset)

Certification such as CEM

Job description

Overview

Welcome to a commitment to sustainable development you can relate to. Welcome to people with an inspiring vision of the future and challenge seekers. At CIMA+, you’ll find a place where your ideas and perspectives are welcomed and encouraged. In both the field and at the office, you’ll get plenty of opportunities to reach your full potential in an environment that’s engineered for people. We are a firm 100% owned by its employees and we value a collaborative and entrepreneurial mindset. You will have the flexibility to manage your work on your own terms and the opportunity to work on projects you can relate to. Welcome to CIMA+

Job Description

Join a team transforming the future, one project at a time! At CIMA+, our Strategic Consulting team is actively shaping a more sustainable world. Driven by innovation and commitment, it plays a key role in the transition to a green economy by supporting our clients in their strategies for energy transition, sustainable development, decarbonization and adaptation to climate change. As part of our growth and our desire to amplify our impact, we are looking for a senior-level Energy Transition consultant who is passionate about putting his or her expertise to work on meaningful projects that contribute to building a carbon-neutral and increasingly resilient future. At CIMA+, your expertise will be put to work for our clients, providing them with strategic, technical and operational recommendations in their transition to sustainable, resilient and equitable energy systems. You will have the opportunity to position CIMA+ upstream to open opportunities for energy transition projects, in both strategic and technical mandates.

Main Responsibilities

• Lead the development and implementation of energy transition strategies for clients with energy, industrial, public, institutional and municipal infrastructures.
• Lead the support offer towards ISO 50001 compliance, in collaboration with internal teams and external stakeholders.
• Carry out techno-economic analyses and energy feasibility studies to support clients’ decision-making in their decarbonization (electrification, renewable natural gas, storage, energy efficiency, etc.) and resilience strategies.
• Position CIMA+ upstream to lead various energy transition projects, often of large strategic scope.
• Contribute to business development efforts, including identifying opportunities in close collaboration with the firm’s leaders (market leaders and customer account managers), participating in events (conferences, presentations, etc.) and drafting service offers.
• Contribute to the development of new service offerings, tools and methodologies to stimulate innovation
• Lead workshops with stakeholders
• Carry out data analysis and reporting to facilitate customer decision-making
• Prepare documents and presentations to show project progress, results and recommendations.

Qualifications

• University degree in engineering (energy field), environment, economics or related field. A master’s degree will be considered an asset.
• Certification such as Certified Energy Manager (CEM), ISO 50001 or other relevant accreditation (an asset).
• Minimum of seven (7) years’ experience in energy transition projects, energy policy development or implementation, energy modelling or renewable energy deployment for companies.
• Solid knowledge of corporate energy transition, covering a variety of energy sources (renewable natural gas, biogas, solar, etc.) and their complementarity, as well as a thorough understanding of the regulatory framework, available subsidies, technological innovations and current trends.
• Ability to lead strategic consulting projects, sometimes multi-sectoral, with multiple stakeholders (e.g., clients, government entities, suppliers, communities, etc.).
• Effective management of strategic consulting projects (interdisciplinary coordination, ability to influence, clear communications, etc.).
• Strategy development, analytical thinking, and proposal of adapted solutions and innovations in energy transition.
• Excellent communication and presentation skills in English, both written and oral. Fluency in French will be considered an asset.

At CIMA+, we value diversity of talent and perspective. You think you can add value, but don't meet all the job requirements? We invite you to apply, because everyone has something unique to offer. The outstanding talents that choose to join us at CIMA+ soon realize that we go all out to encourage them to grow. We look forward to hearing how you can contribute to our success.

Why choose CIMA+?

Because we offer you:

• Comprehensive Group Benefits available from day one for all permanent employees working at least 20 hours per week
• Employee and Family Assistance Program
• Retirement Savings Plan (RRSP) with up to 4% employer contribution
• As an employee-owned company, an annual opportunity to purchase shares for all employees
• Flexible work schedule in a hybrid work mode
• Work/Life balance policy across Canada
• 3-5 weeks of vacation, based on years of relevant experience
• Tailored training to improve your existing skills

Additional Information

Ethics and integrity are fundamental values at CIMA+. That is why we are committed to ensuring equal access to resources and opportunities for candidates, regardless of their identity (race, ethnicity, colour, religion, gender, age, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, socio-economic status or background, etc.). In keeping with the principles of employment equity, we encourage all applications, including, but not limited to, those from women, Indigenous people, people with disabilities and visible minorities. We also encourage candidates to complete the self-identification form when applying for employment. Accommodations are available on request. Your Business Partner will process your request. Find out about The CIMA+ advantage - CIMA+.