Senior Energy Consultant

About Posterity Group Our Work Posterity Group Consulting helps clients assess risks and opportunities associated with the energy transition. We provide utilities, energy planners, policymakers, and private sector organizations with the data, software, and guidance they need to navigate the future. Our team of experts provides analysis and advice on how policy, technology, and economics influence the energy system.

Our core services include modelling, analysis, and advice to 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. We offer a healthy work atmosphere that is purposeful, motivating and gratifying.

Our progressive management policies include: 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 a Senior Energy Consultant to join our team on a full-time permanent basis. The Senior Energy Consultant will take on a leadership role and will manage large projects, supervise junior staff, and apply industry and subject matter knowledge to champion technical work.

Specific job responsibilities include: Manage large projects Manage schedule, budget and project team. Manage work plans. Ensure deliverables are client-ready and meet requirements.

Take accountability and ownership for overall project success. Champion technical work packages Understand the technical scope of Posterity Group’s project work and ensure successful technical integration across project work packages. Inform and innovate on technical methods to execute analyses.

Conduct quality control on project work. Lead communication with external stakeholders Lead client-facing meetings and presentations. Lead and ensure written and oral communication is accurate, complete, and understandable to the audience.

Manage staff Supervise and mentor junior staff to develop their technical and leadership competencies. Lead and coach project teams. Contribute to company sales Leverage personal networks to contribute to sales and advance Posterity Group’s Mission.

Advance thought leadership in subject matter areas where Posterity Group is strategically focused. The ideal candidate possesses the following experience and qualifications: A degree in Engineering, Data Science, Policy, Economics, or similar. 7-10 years of experience in a technical leadership role, ideally in consulting, energy analysis/forecasting, or demand side management. Demonstrated experience in project management, budget management, and client relationship management.

Demonstrated experience supervising and mentoring junior staff. Excellent problem-solving and analytical skills. Intermediate or advanced MS Excel skills (i.e., can competently use Excel for data analysis, including use of nested functions, pivot tables, and macros).

Ability to clearly communicate technical information in written and oral formats (i.e., reports and presentations) to both clients and staff. Comfortable working with large datasets and conducting quantitative analysis. Experience with data visualization (e.g., PowerBI, Tableau).

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 anticipated salary band for this position is $105,000 to $130,000 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 August 2024. 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.