Sustainability Consultant (Workiva Carbon)

Workiva Inc.; Canada; Remote; CAD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a leading company as a Sustainability Consultant where you will help clients achieve their sustainability goals through expert consulting and effective GHG emission strategies. In this remote role, you'll guide Fortune 500s and small organizations alike to implement programs aligned with global standards, ensuring client success in their sustainability journey.

Qualifications

• 4 years of experience in sustainability or related field.
• Strong understanding of Greenhouse Gas Protocol.
• Experience in consulting and client success.

Responsibilities

• Guide clients on implementing GHG emission calculation programs.
• Assist in building emission reduction programs.
• Provide expert guidance throughout the sustainability journey.

Skills

Sustainability practices

Carbon emissions accounting

Data analysis

Project management

Financial analysis

Data visualization

Education

Undergraduate Degree or equivalent

Tools

R

Tableau

Power BI

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Sustainability Consultant (Workiva Carbon)

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Summary

As a Sustainability Consultant at Workiva, you'll play a pivotal role in helping clients achieve their sustainability goals. You'll leverage your expertise in sustainability best practices and Workiva's platform to deliver exceptional service. We are looking for an experienced professional who can support clients ranging in size from Fortune 500s to small independent organizations through the implementation of our software and delivery of high-quality ESG consulting services.

What You’ll Do

• Guide clients on implementing effective GHG emission calculation programs, including scope 1, 2 & 3

• Assist clients with building emission reduction programs aligned with leading frameworks (CDP, GRI, SASB, TCFD)

• Become a trusted advisor, providing expert guidance and navigating clients through their sustainability journey

• Champion client success by implementing Workiva's solutions and ensuring projects meet scope, deadlines, and client objectives.

• Foster a collaborative and supportive environment, sharing knowledge through training materials and potentially delivering training sessions

• Uphold Workiva's high standards by providing exceptional service and promptly addressing client needs

What You’ll Need

Minimum Qualifications

• Undergraduate Degree or equivalent combination of education and experience in a related field

• 4 years of experience in related field

Preferred Qualifications

• Strong understanding of sustainability practices, including carbon emissions accounting (Greenhouse Gas Protocol)

• Experience with consulting and a proven track record of delivering results for external clients

• Proven project management skills with the ability to stay on track and meet deadlines

• Expertise in data analysis and creating compelling data visualizations

• Experience developing and verifying corporate GHG inventories.

• Knowledge of science-based target setting (SBTi)

• Experience in configuring software solutions.

• Proficiency in financial analysis (ROI, IRR)

• Leadership potential and experience mentoring junior staff

• Fluency in data tools beyond Excel (R, Tableau, Power BI)

• Expertise in environmental impact accounting beyond emissions (e.g., product life cycle analysis, water footprinting)

Travel Requirements and Working Conditions

• 25% Travel for customer and internal meetings

• Reliable internet access for any period of time working remotely and not in a Workiva office

Workiva is an Equal Opportunity Employer.We believe that great minds think differently.We value diversity of backgrounds, beliefs, and interests, and we recognize diversity as an important source of intellectual thought, varied perspective, and innovation. Employment decisions are made without regard to age, gender identity, race, religion, disability status, sexual orientation, or any other protected characteristic.

Workiva is committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodations to applicants with disabilities. To request assistance with the application process, please email [e-mail] .

Workiva employees are required to undergo comprehensive security and privacy training tailored to their roles, ensuring adherence to company policies and regulatory standards.

Workiva supports employees in working where they work best - either from an office or remotely from any location within their country of employment.

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