Senior Manager, ESG - Carbon Forestry

Overview
At KPMG, you'll join a team of diverse and dedicated problem solvers connected by a common cause, turning insight into opportunity for clients and communities around the world.

KPMG's ESG Services practice provides a broad range of ISO (Environment, Quality, Health and Safety and GhG), forest certification, and forest carbon-related services to clients across Canada and Internationally. As we expand, there is an opportunity for professionals at the Senior Manager level to join our Vancouver-based ESG Services team. This position is focused on providing ISO certification, forest certification, and forest carbon-related services to public and private sector clients and First Nations, but will also support the delivery of ESG-related services across a range of other industry sectors.
The position requires travel throughout North America and offers the opportunity to work on international forestry and sustainability assignments.

What you will do

• Participating in the delivery of ISO 9001, ISO 14001, ISO 45001, forest certification audits, chain of custody audits, and forest carbon verification audits
• Support the delivery of forest carbon related consulting, assurance and verification engagements.
• Assisting in the delivery of ESG assurance and advisory services across a range of public and private sector clients

What you bring to the role

• A degree in forestry, biology, engineering, environmental science, or a related discipline.
• Recognition as an ISO 9001, ISO 14001, or ISO 45001 lead auditor.
• Consulting or auditing experience in progressive roles associated with ISO certification, sustainable forestry, greenhouse gas, or environmental management
• Exceptional oral and written communication skills
• Excellent client service skills with an aptitude to understand the client's business and maintain strong client relationships as well as develop new business opportunities.
• Strong project management, organizational and analytical skills
  
  Desirable skills:
• Experience in forest carbon modeling (CBM-CFS3), forest management planning, timberland planning, and forest operations
• Exposure to or audit experience with GHG verification standards such as ISO 14064:3
• Exposure to climate change adaptation and mitigation strategies, particularly related to land use
• Accreditation experience would be an asset
• French language proficiency

The expected base salary range for this position is $95,000 to $150,000 and may be eligible for bonus awards. The determination of an applicant's base salary within this range is based on the individual's location, skills, & competencies, and unique qualifications. In addition, KPMG offers a comprehensive and competitive Total Rewards program.

Providing you with the support you need to be at your best
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