Senior Analyst, Climate Initiative / Analyste principale ou analyste principal Initiative pour [...]

Universities Canada is seeking a Senior Analyst for its Climate Initiative in Ottawa, ON. The role involves mapping university climate initiatives, analyzing data, organizing events, and fostering partnerships. Candidates should have a Master’s degree, 4-6 years of experience, and knowledge of climate policies. The position follows a hybrid model requiring at least two days in the office weekly, with a salary starting at CA$90,422.
Universities Canada is the voice of Canadian universities, at home and abroad. We are a membership organization providing university presidents with a unified voice for higher education, research and innovation. Universities Canada advances the mission of our member institutions to transform lives, strengthen communities and find solutions to the most pressing challenges facing our world.

We are currently recruiting a senior analyst to lead Universities Canada’s efforts to address climate change and support its members' climate work. Responsibilities will include:
• Mapping and tracking current university initiatives, collecting and analyzing climate-related data, and monitoring and reporting on impacts;
• Organizing and hosting climate-related events; publishing climate-related materials and resources;
• Fostering relationships, collaborating, and consulting with partners and organizations across different sectors;
• Increasing awareness of the impact of universities’ climate efforts;
• Identifying and pursuing non-governmental funding opportunities in climate; and
• Addressing Universities Canada’s own impact.

The ideal person for this role will possess the education, experience, and knowledge listed below:
Education and experience
• Master’s degree in public policy or in one of the social sciences.
• Four to six years of relevant experience.
Knowledge
• Knowledge of greenhouse gas protocol.
• Knowledge of climate impacts, policies, and practices to address them; understanding of higher education issues and trends.
Abilities/Qualities
• Strong ability to collect and analyze data; ability to conduct research and write cogently and succinctly.
• Ability to organize events.
• Bilingualism preferred.
• Strong management/administration/organizational skills.
• Ability to take initiative and to work independently.
• Judgment, tact, and diplomacy.

The position is based in Ottawa. Universities Canada has adopted a hybrid work model where employees are expected to work in the office a minimum of two days a week.

The salary range for this position starts at $90,422 depending on experience. Candidates who do not meet all of the position requirements may be considered in an underfill capacity, in which case the candidate would be hired at a lower level than the position level.

Universities Canada is a National Capital Region Top Employer. We offer a comprehensive benefit package which includes four weeks of vacation, an attractive pension plan, group insurance, free gym membership, and scholarships for children of our employees.

Interested candidates are asked to submit their curriculum vitae, a cover letter, and samples of their work to the human resources service, Universities Canada, 1610-350 Albert Street, Ottawa, Ontario K1R 1A4 by February 25, 2025. Email address: careers@univcan.ca.