Consultant - Energy modelling

Job Opportunity

Position: Consultant - Energy modelling

Organization: Dunsky Energy + Climate

Location: The successful candidate will work from our offices in Montreal, Toronto, Vancouver, or from her/his home elsewhere in Canada.

Interested in a career at Dunsky? Consider joining our team!

Accelerate the transition to a clean, low-carbon energy future

Welcome to DUNSKY ENERGY + CLIMATE ADVISORS! We are a mission-driven firm (B-Corp certified) focused on helping our clients accelerate the transition to a clean, affordable, low-carbon energy future. We didn’t come to this lately: we’ve been engaged in this mission for over 20 years – meticulously supporting leading governments, utilities, businesses and others across North America.

Our team of more than 60 professionals are whip-smart, kind, super-collaborative, fun, and deeply dedicated to our mission. They include a deep bench of analysts and subject matter experts (across buildings, energy, mobility, and industry), and a team of consultants able to translate findings and advise clients on the policies and strategies needed to make it happen. If you join us, you will be assessing opportunities for large-scale decarbonization; designing the programs, policies, and market strategies that can truly accelerate their adoption; and/or evaluating the performance of those strategies with a view to continuous improvement.

Of course, your success isn’t solely linked to impact. You want real opportunities to grow – professionally and intellectually. You’re at ease with a fast pace, but also want a reasonable work/life balance, because your weekends and evenings should by default be yours. And of course, you want to be properly compensated. We strive to offer all of these, because we know that your success is multifaceted, and because we only achieve our mission if our teammates are healthy, happy, energized and growing.

IDEAL CANDIDATE

For this position, we’re looking for an experienced Consultant or Senior Consultant (~4–8 years of relevant experience) with a demonstrated track record of successfully leading complex energy modelling projects. The ideal candidate would bring subject-matter expertise - particularly in areas such as electricity systems, energy systems planning, and Distributed Energy Resources – can combine strong analytical, communication, and project management skills to deliver clear and actionable insights to our clients. You are curious, passionate, and rigorous, and like our team, you thrive in a collaborative, solutions-focused environment that advances the energy transition and values diversity, equity, and inclusion.

We are also open to more experienced candidates for more senior positions.

Required Skills & Experience

• Professional experience in the energy sector, specifically in one of the following areas: electricity systems, energy systems planning, Distributed Energy Resources (DERs) or related clean energy technologies and sectors.
• Demonstrated experience managing energy modelling projects and/or projects with complex quantitative analysis
• strong analytical skills and abilities with high degree of comfort with the development, interpretation and verification of quantitative analyses
• Strong writing skills with experience in preparing technical reports as well as summary reports that clearly synthesize and articulate findings for non-technical audiences.
• strong ability to develop and structure logical arguments and analyses
• strong communication (written and oral) and presentation skills in English*
• ability to prioritize effectively and work on multiple projects simultaneously
• strong interpersonal skills and ability to work with clients
• ability to work as part of a team (collaborative, friendly, understanding approach)
• a clear interest in energy transition and decarbonization
• a demonstrated commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion through continuous development, modeling inclusive behaviors, and proactively managing bias
  
  

Value-adding Qualifications

• Expertise related to distribution system planning, integrated resource planning, and/or distributed energy resource planning
• consulting experience (or skills), i.e. the ability to grasp client needs, ask the right questions, synthesize complex information and develop practical recommendations
• Experience with business development, including building and nurturing client relationships, reviewing RFPs and preparing proposals and other participation in industry forums
• experience in solving analytical problems using code (such as Python or R) to model economic and energy impacts and trends
• knowledge of Quebec's energy context and related policies and regulations
• good communication in French (written and oral)*
• This position will involve constant and ongoing communication with employees and clients from across Canada and potentially beyond, including with individuals who may speak exclusively in English or (to a lesser degree) in French.
  
  

Responsibilities

In collaboration with more than 50 expert colleagues in the field, you will carry out studies and plans for governments (municipal, provincial and federal), utilities and non-profit organizations with decision-making power and / or influence to move the transition forward in an efficient and responsible manner. You will contribute to a variety of impactful projects for our clients across Canada and the U.S.

At Dunsky, our consultants take on a wide variety of challenges and responsibilities:

• Projects: managing entire projects or tasks within projects, including working with colleagues and ensuring high-quality products are delivered on time and on budget.
• Clients: advise customerlients, including communicating key findings in clear written reports and sharp presentations.
• Proposals: contribute to business development, notably by preparing thoughtful and thorough proposals.
• Thought leadership: develop or provide thought leadership in at least one area of energy transition, both internally and with external audiences (this may evolve over time).
• Overall: We adapt to your strengths, so responsibilities can vary and may include elements such as creating analytical models, facilitating stakeholder meetings, launching high-impact projects or other contributions.
  
  

WHY JOIN DUNSKY ?

Be part of a firm that aligns with your values: As a mission-driven firm and a registered B Corp, our approach is driven by a deep respect for our team and a commitment to protect the planet.

Contribute your talents and skills to accelerate the clean energy transition:  We work diligently at accelerating the transition to market adoption of clean energy solutions.  Our team makes it a priority to be at the leading edge of change and is not shy to look outside the box and bring innovative solutions forward.

Work within a dynamic and welcoming team: We place a great deal of importance on offering our team the chance to grow and lead fulfilling lives both at work, and at home.  We believe that how we work together is as important as the work we do.

Benefits

• We offer competitive salaries and a range of employee benefits including flexible hours, group health and dental insurance, retirement savings plan contributions, discounts on public transit and bikeshare, and more.
• We are also committed to offer our team a hefty dose of professional development and learning opportunities. This includes specific time set-asides; training budgets; goals for professional development; an extensive series of topical lunch-and-learns (roughly 20 each year); and a pervasive culture of inquiry and knowledge sharing that dares to address the toughest, most intractable issues. 
• Staff have access to supportive and engaged supervisors. We do our best to offer experience in a diversity of projects based on your interests, and to support your ongoing professional development. 
• While the pace of work can be fast, we do everything we can to minimize overtime, because we believe that work on nights and weekends should be the exception, not the rule. 
  
  

LOCATION

The successful candidate will work from our offices in Montreal, Toronto, Vancouver, or from her/his home elsewhere in Canada.

If you are located near one of our offices, we encourage a hybrid work option - a mix of working from the office and from home that balances a flexible schedule with the opportunity to work in person with your colleagues.

How To Apply

Interested candidates are invited to complete our application form and attach their C.V., cover letter and relevant writing samples (if available).

In your cover letter, give us a sense of who you are by being honest and creative.

Apply here: https://dunsky.com/careers/open-positions/ Please mention you saw this at GoodWork.ca.

Applications will be considered until the position has been filled.

The Recruitment Process Includes The Following Steps

• a phone screening
• a written test to assess your quantitative analysis and writing skills
• an interview with a Dunsky team member and the Advisor, Talent and Culture
• a second interview with a Dunsky team member and the Lead, Operations
  
  

Dunsky values diversity, in background and experience. We welcome people’s differences, and strive to increase participation from traditionally underrepresented groups in our hiring, as well as in the work we perform. We strongly encourage women and people who identify as minorities or people with disabilities to apply to any of our postings.

Accommodations are available on request for candidates taking part in all aspects of the selection process. To request those accommodations, you can contact us at [email protected] or 514-504-9030.

We respect your privacy therefore applications and expressions of interest are considered strictly confidential unless candidates say otherwise.