Location: Montreal
Line of Service
Assurance
Industry/SectorNot Applicable
SpecialismSustainability
Management LevelAssociate
Job Description & SummaryLaunch your career at PwC Canada as an Associate, Sustainability Assurance. At PwC Canada, you will be part of a growing team that helps organizations build trust in their sustainability information. As an Associate, Sustainability Assurance, you’ll support the delivery of assurance services related to greenhouse gas emissions, ESG information, and sustainability disclosure requirements. In this role, you’ll work with multidisciplinary teams and clients to develop an understanding of their business operations, data collection processes, and the controls that help ensure the reliability of their sustainability reporting.
Starting on your first day, you’ll be part of a team that fosters collaboration, coaching, and continuous learning. You’ll have access to training, technologies, development opportunities, and our CPA support program. Grow here, go further.
Asa Sustainability Assurance Associate,unlock your potential andembracethe chance to contribute to meaningful outcomes that’llsupport your career growth. Your role will include, butisn’tlimited to:
- Supporting the credibility of our clients’ sustainability reports byparticipatingin independent assurance engagements over non-financial information, including greenhouse gas emissions, environmental, social, and governance (ESG) indicators, as well as other key datadisclosedin sustainability reports
- Perform procedures to assess whether sustainability data and disclosures are prepared in accordance with recognized standards, frameworks, and guidance, including the Greenhouse Gas Protocol, the International Sustainability Standards Board (ISSB) standards, the Corporate Sustainability Reporting Directive (CSRD), and other applicable requirements
- Support clients and engagement teams in preparing for an assurance engagement by helping review policies, methodologies, data collection processes, internal controls, calculations, and disclosures, and by documenting observations for review
- Contribute to advisory engagements related to the preparation, review and enhancement of sustainability reports, the governance of disclosed information, compliance with current and emerging requirements, and the adoption of leading market practices, while working under the guidance of more experienced team members
Your skills, knowledge, and experiences are what set you apart.
Here’swhat we look for:
- Relevant post-secondary degree, ideally in accounting, finance, or a related field, and be pursuing or have obtained your CPA designation, which would be a significant asset for this role
- Some experience in public accounting, accounting advisory services, financialreportingor sustainability-related work, including through internships, co-op placements, or early-career roles
- Strong interest in sustainability topics, greenhouse gas emissions, and the evolving landscape of sustainability reporting standards
- Analytical and problem-solving skills, with a willingness to develop professional judgment in assessing the quality, consistency, and traceability of data used in sustainability reports
- Strong attention to detail, organizational skills, and a disciplined approach to executing and documenting work, while learning to manage engagement priorities and deadlines effectively
- Ability to work collaboratively with team members, managers, and clients in a dynamic environment, while taking ownership of assigned tasks with appropriate guidance and support
- Strong written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to clearly articulate observations and questions, contribute to recommendations, and develop trusted relationships with…
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