September 2025 - Risk Services - Sustainability Reporting & Assurance non-CPA - Full-Time - Van[...]

PwC South Africa; Vancouver; On-site; Confidential; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player seeks a dedicated professional in risk services focused on sustainability reporting and assurance. This full-time role in Vancouver emphasizes the importance of independent assessments in sustainability, aiming to build trust in organizational performance. As part of a diverse team, you will engage in complex projects, using your analytical skills to support clients in enhancing their ESG reporting. With opportunities for meaningful growth and a commitment to inclusivity, this position offers a chance to make a significant impact in the field of sustainability. If you are passionate about making a difference and eager to learn, this role is for you.

Benefits

Annual Bonus

Diverse and Inclusive Culture

Flexible Work Environment

Professional Development Opportunities

Qualifications

• Enrolled in or completed post-secondary education.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills are essential.

Responsibilities

• Conduct qualitative and quantitative research using ESG data.
• Evaluate organizations' processes and controls for external reporting.
• Assist clients in tackling climate change issues through reporting.

Skills

ESG Data Analysis

Sustainability Reporting

Strong Communication Skills

Project Management

Analytical Skills

Education

Post-secondary Education

Tools

Digital Tools

Job description

September 2025 - Risk Services - Sustainability Reporting & Assurance non-CPA - Full-Time - Vancouver

Job Overview

Line of Service: Assurance

Industry/Sector: Not Applicable

Specialism: Sustainability

Management Level: Associate

Job Description & Summary

At PwC, our people in audit and assurance focus on providing independent and objective assessments of financial statements, internal controls, and other assurable information enhancing the credibility and reliability of this information with a variety of stakeholders. They evaluate compliance with regulations including assessing governance and risk management processes and related controls.

In sustainability assurance, you will focus on obtaining limited or reasonable assurance about whether sustainability reporting, for selected KPIs or as a whole, is free from material misstatement, whether due to fraud (that can take the form of "greenwashing") or error, and to issue an auditor’s opinion, in order to help organizations and their stakeholders build trust in their sustainability strategy and performance while complying with relevant regulations. Your work will include assessing the existence of gaps between disclosure and sustainability reporting frameworks, assessing materiality analysis and reporting process, testing data quality and controls.

What you’ll create and do

• Qualitative and quantitative research using ESG data
• Develop and execute on assurance procedures related to ESG attestation engagements
• Evaluation of organizations’ processes & controls to support external reporting
• Complex technical accounting and analysis of GAAP impacts related to ESG
• Apply analytical skills and specialist knowledge with our world-class client base
• Assist in developing appropriate disclosures in accordance with approved ESG reporting standards and framework
• Contribute effectively to complex, multi-disciplinary projects – often supporting several projects at a time
• Helping our clients improve the way they report and build trust around their sustainability performance
• Assisting our clients in tackling climate change issues and opportunities by providing Greenhouse Gas reporting, quantification, and assurance
• Support internal and external thought leadership, while building client relationships and providing industry insight on ESG
• Providing ESG reporting & assurance services to household names in a diverse range of industries
• Participate in client meetings and assist in preparation of deliverables and reports
• Business development activities such as assistance in preparation of budgets and proposals and initiating marketing of services to new and existing clients

What you’ll bring to this role:

• Enrolled in or completed post-secondary education
• An interest in upskilling for a digital world and technology trends, an openness to learning new tools and adapting how you work
• A demonstrated commitment to valuing differences and working alongside diverse people and perspectives
• Strong written and verbal communication skills to articulate new ideas
• Highly detail-oriented with excellent organizational and analytical skills
• Ability to easily adapt and prioritize, demonstrating project management skills to handle changing priorities
• Examples of alignment with PwC Values: Acting with Integrity, Working Together, Care, Reimagine the Possible and Make a Difference
• You’ll be comfortable traveling to cities across Canada (when deemed safe to do so)
• This role requires that you are legally entitled to work for PwC in Canada for the intended duration of the offer/contract.
• We'd love it even more if you’re bilingual in English and French, however this isn't a requirement.

Salary Information

The salary for this position is $46,600 - $62,100 - $77,600, plus individuals may be eligible for an annual bonus payment.

Why you’ll love working with us

At PwC Canada, our solvers are supported through meaningful rewards, meaningful connections, meaningful work, and meaningful growth. Thrive in work and life through our diverse, inclusive and flexible culture, powered by the latest tech.

Please note: eligibility for some of these benefits is dependent on the role

Note: We only allow you to submit one application; however, you are able to select a second and third office preference.

PwC Canada is committed to creating an equitable and inclusive community of solvers where everyone feels that they truly belong. We understand that experience comes in many forms and building trust in society and solving important problems is only possible if we reflect the mosaic of the society we live in.