About the Position
Reporting to the Data and Knowledge Systems Manager, as Data Analyst & Client Advisor you are a key member of the team that delivers:
Data Analysis
Business Energy and Emissions Profiles (BEEPs)
impact reports to host partners
other data projects
In addition, you will contribute to developing new data products and services.
Client Advisor
As Client Advisor you will be responsible for:
providing one-on-one support to a portfolio of client businesses to help them through the process of measuring their greenhouse gas emissions
developing a list of emission reduction strategies for businesses to pursue
completing their Climate Smart certification
Client Advisors are critical to Climate Smart’s strong client relations, and to providing exceptional service to the businesses we work with.
Main Responsibilities
Data Analysis (60%)
Creating Business Energy and Emissions Profiles (BEEPs), including:
Preparatory research and data cleanup
Deriving sectoral emission intensities from the Climate Smart dataset
Data analysis and projections using top-down and bottom-up techniques
Applying and analyzing Climate Smart emission intensities and community energy and emissions data using GHG accounting methodology
Deriving and communicating insights through written and visual summaries using Microsoft and Adobe software
Using Tableau Data Management Software to create interactive BEEP dashboards
Other BEEP data analysis tasks as required
In coordination with the President, develop and support the BEEP sales pipeline to develop new potential markets and demonstrate value to prospective partners
Using Tableau data software tool to create interactive impact reports for host partners
Provide ad hoc data support to Climate Smart’s business development, training and support teams
External communications and support for host partners, BEEP clients, and other interested parties around methodologies, data analysis, and finding
Some travel within North America may be required
Client Advisory (40%)
Provide technical, one-on-one support to your portfolio of Climate Smart clients on a scheduled and ‘ad-hoc’ basis as they conduct GHG emissions inventories, develop emissions reduction plans, and achieve Climate Smart certification
Resolve technical issues and provide guidance on GHG inventory boundary-setting, emission reduction, and related topics according to the specific needs of each client and in accordance with principles of the GHG Protocol Corporate Standard
Conduct a detailed review of completed inventories, emission reductions potential, delivering feedback on methodology and data quality according to the GHG Protocol Corporate Standard and Climate Smart best practices
Develop projections and analyze the business case, for different emission reduction strategies;
generate documentation for businesses upon completion of their certification as Climate Smart, including GHG inventory reports, case studies, and internal records
Contribute to the on-going effectiveness and efficiency of program delivery for clients and Climate Smart
Experience, Skills and Characteristics
Post-secondary education in environmental sciences and business, or equivalent training and work experience. Graduate degree related to climate change or GHG management is an asset
Experience in related data analyst role(s); minimum of two years
Technical expertise and confidence in data analysis (manipulating spatial, normalizing, visualization) and statistical analysis required
Mastery of Excel required and Salesforce CRM an asset
Organized and comfortable dealing with large sets of data, proven ability to extract unique insights from complex data
Experience in GHG Accounting and knowledge of climate change research as it relates to emission inventories a strong asset
Strong critical thinking and methodological analysis skills
Strong oral and written communication skills with an ability to communicate to technical and non-technical audiences
Ability to manage time and manage multiple projects
Experience with Tableau and Adobe Products preferred
How to Apply
Please submit your cover letter and resume by midnight (PDT) on July 5, 2019 to recruiting@climatesmartbusiness.com with the subject line of “Data Analyst and Client Advisor.” In your cover letter, please answer the following questions: