Energy Transition Consultant
Remote
Full Time
Mid Level
About Posterity Group
Our Work
Posterity Group Consulting helps clients assess risks and opportunities associated with the energy transition by providing the information, tools, and guidance they need to navigate the future.Our team of experts provide modelling, analysis, and advice on how policy, technology, and economics influence the energy system. We support clean energy programs; integrated resource planning; policy impact assessment; energy transition scenario analysis; and sector-focused energy forecasting. We are trusted advisors to utilities, energy planners, policy makers, and private sector organizations across North America.
Who We Are
As a consulting company, we use our knowledge and experience to help clients solve challenging problems. The sum of our individual differences, life experiences, knowledge, self-expression, and unique capabilities allow us to solve these problems. These differences make Posterity Group a more interesting and richer workplace. We are committed to cultivating and preserving a culture of diversity, equity, and inclusion, and we want every individual we interact with to experience kindness, consideration, and inclusion. Our values are:- Responsibility to Act: We strive to make the world a better place by working on the climate crisis.
- Honesty: We strive to create a safe space for honesty, which requires vulnerability, openness, collaboration, and accountability.
- Continuous Improvement: We strive for continuous improvement at personal and company levels.
- Kindness: We engage with kindness and empathy, and we do so fairly and equitably.
- Integrity: We have the courage to stand by our beliefs and the facts.
- Flexibility on work location and hours.
- Health benefits, including drug, dental, and supplemental health coverage.
- Four weeks of vacation, plus our offices are closed between Christmas and New Year’s Day, and Fridays from Canada Day through to Labour Day.
- Profit sharing.
The Role
We are looking for an Energy Transition Consultant to join our team on a full-time permanent basis. This role will include working with data and models, research, and report writing. It may also involve project management depending on the individual’s experience and aptitude. Main job activities include:- Conduct research (primary and secondary methods) and collect data to populate models and develop reporting content for clients.
- Populate and run end-use energy models to estimate energy consumption, peak demand, and GHG emissions under different scenarios.
- Analyze and synthesize research and model outputs to develop insights.
- Write reports, deliver presentations, and create data visualization tools to communicate results and recommendations.
- Work closely with colleagues and clients to ensure projects are on schedule and budget, and deliverables meet expectations.
- Other tasks as required, depending on experience.
- A degree in Engineering, Data Science, Economics or similar
- 2-5 years of experience (co-op experience can be included)
- Intermediate or advanced MS Excel user (able to competently use Excel for data analysis including use of various functions, pivot tables, and macros)
- Basic coding skills (Python, R)
- Ability to communicate technical information in written and oral formats (i.e., reports and presentations)
- Excellent problem-solving and analytical skills
- Comfortable working with datasets and conducting quantitative analysis
- Experience with data visualization (e.g., PowerBI, Tableau)
- Able to work independently and complete work on time
- Takes initiative to learn new information and skills
- Candidates must have a valid Social Insurance Number at the start of employment and be legally entitled to work in Canada under relevant provincial or territorial legislation and regulations
Candidates must have a valid Social Insurance Number at the start of employment and be legally entitled to work in Canada under relevant provincial or territorial legislation and regulations. The successful applicant may be asked to submit to a criminal reference check.
The anticipated salary band for this position is $80,000 - $96,000 with flexibility based on experience. Preferred work locations are Ottawa, Toronto, or Vancouver but we will consider applicants based in other Canadian locations. The anticipated start date is in May 2025. Please submit your resume and cover letter by May 9, 2025.
If your values align with ours and you think the role will support your career goals, please apply even if you do not meet all the criteria listed above. Please explain why you would be a good fit at Posterity Group in a cover letter.
Posterity Group is dedicated to fostering a diverse and inclusive workplace. We believe that embracing diversity in all forms—race, gender, age, sexual orientation, disability, or any other dimension—brings a wealth of perspectives that strengthen our team. We are committed to fostering a culture where everyone is valued and empowered to contribute, ensuring that all voices are heard and included. We seek candidates who share our commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion. We welcome applicants from all backgrounds and are committed to providing equal opportunities for employment and advancement. We welcome applicants to identify as part of an equity-seeking group in their cover letter should they wish to.
While we appreciate all interest, only those candidates selected for an interview will be contacted.
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