PwC

Sustainability in Deals Senior Associate

Toronto Full time

Line of Service

Advisory

Industry/Sector

Not Applicable

Specialism

Deals

Management Level

Senior Associate

Job Description & Summary

A career in Sustainability in Deals will provide you with the opportunity to help our clients do deals right, build trust, and deliver sustained value in a rapidly changing world.

Our team advises Canada’s leading corporations and investors on how to navigate the complex and evolving landscape of sustainability. We are at the intersection of finance and sustainability, helping our clients uncover risks, identify opportunities for value creation, shape investment strategies, and maximize access to capital in the context of high stakes transactions.

Meaningful work you’ll be part of 

 As a Senior Associate, you'll help clients navigate critical sustainability issues during acquisitions and divestitures. This isn't about ticking boxes, it's about providing tangible, value-driven advice that shapes the future of businesses. You will play a pivotal role in executing sustainability due diligence and advising clients on integrating sustainability considerations into their investment lifecycle. 

You will work as a core member of the deal team to: 

  • Uncover value for sellers: Help companies articulate the sustainability value inherent in their business, strengthening their investment case for a sale, carve-out, or divestiture. 

  • Assess risks & opportunities for buyers: Conduct sustainability due diligence to identify material factors that could add or erode deal value, quantify their impact, and help develop a practical, commercially grounded plan to position the buyer for success post-close. 

  • Advise on strategy and value creation: Go beyond traditional due diligence to advise investors on post-acquisition ESG integration, strategy, and performance improvement. 

  • If you are passionate about using your transaction and strategy skills to help the business community build a more sustainable and equitable future, this is the role for you. 

Experiences and skills you’ll use to solve 

We're looking for a unique blend of analytical rigor, commercial acumen, and a genuine passion for sustainability. You are a creative problem-solver, comfortable navigating ambiguity and finding solutions with imperfect information.  

You will have:  

  • Three to five years of relevant professional experience in a field such as management consulting, corporate finance, M&A/transactions, private equity or other investment role 

  • A strong understanding of sustainability topics (climate change, greenhouse gas emissions, etc.) and standards (SASB, TCFD, etc.), and the ability to apply them in a commercial context. Professional experience in a sustainability-related role is a strong asset. 

  • An ability to connect the dots between sustainability topics and a company’s core financial and operational drivers. You have strong data analysis skills, with a proven ability to research and use large, disparate, or incomplete datasets data to generate insights and build a compelling narrative that supports decision-making.  

  • An affinity for synthesizing large or unstructured information, performing both qualitative and quantitative analysis, and connecting this to financial value.  

  • Excellent communication, presentation, and report-writing skills, with the ability to distill complex topics into clear, impactful advice. You excel at managing multiple senior stakeholders, building consensus among diverse viewpoints, and working effectively to tight deadlines. 

  • The position requires flexibility to travel to local clients as needed and occasional travel within Canada.   

  • PwC Canada is committed to cultivating an inclusive, hybrid work environment. Exact expectations for your team can be discussed with your interviewer.

 

 Why you’ll love PwC  

We’re inspiring and empowering our people to change the world. Powered by the latest technology, you’ll be a part of diverse teams helping public and private clients build trust and deliver sustained outcomes. This meaningful work, and our continuous development environment, will take your career to the next level. We reward your impact, and support your wellbeing, through a competitive compensation package, inclusive benefits and flexibility programs that will help you thrive in work and life. Learn more about our Application Process and Total Rewards Package at: https://jobs-ca.pwc.com/ca/en/life-at-pwc  

PwC Canada acknowledges that we work and live across Turtle Island, on the land that is now known as Canada, which are the lands of the ancestral, treaty and unceded territories of the First Nations, Métis and Inuit Peoples. We recognize the systemic racism, colonialism and oppression that Indigenous Peoples have experienced and still go through, and we commit to allyship and solidarity. 

Education (if blank, degree and/or field of study not specified)

Degrees/Field of Study required:

Degrees/Field of Study preferred:

Certifications (if blank, certifications not specified)

Required Skills

Optional Skills

Accepting Feedback, Accepting Feedback, Active Listening, Analytical Thinking, Carbon Accounting, Carbon Footprint, Carbon Offsets, Carbon Pricing and Trading, Carbon Taxes and Incentives, Climate Change Adaptation Program Design, Climate Change Impacts and Risks, Climate Change Scenarios, Climate Finance, Climate Policy, Climate Reporting, Communication, Creativity, Data Analysis, Data Analytics, Embracing Change, Emotional Regulation, Empathy, Energy Transition, Energy Transition Financing and Investment, Environmental Policy {+ 18 more}

Desired Languages (If blank, desired languages not specified)

Travel Requirements

Not Specified

Available for Work Visa Sponsorship?

Yes

Government Clearance Required?

No

Job Posting End Date

November 21, 2025

At PwC Canada, our most valuable asset is our people and we grow stronger as we learn from one another. We’re committed to creating an equitable and inclusive community of solvers where everyone feels that they truly belong. We understand that experience comes in many forms and building trust in society and solving important problems is only possible if we reflect the mosaic of the society we live in.

We’re committed to providing accommodations throughout the application, interview, and employment process. If you require an accommodation to be at your best, please let us know during the application process.

To learn more about inclusion and diversity at PwC Canada: https://www.pwc.com/ca/en/about-us/diversity-inclusion.html. Be a part of The New Equation.

Chez PwC Canada, notre atout le plus précieux, c’est notre personnel. Et c’est en apprenant les uns des autres que nous devenons plus forts. Nous avons à cœur de créer une communauté équitable et inclusive de professionnels de la résolution de problèmes, dans laquelle chacun se sent vraiment à sa place. Nous savons que l’expérience peut prendre diverses formes et, pour nous, donner confiance au public et résoudre des problèmes importants n’est possible que si notre milieu de travail reflète la diversité de la société dans laquelle nous vivons.

Nous tenons à répondre à vos besoins tout au long du processus de demande d’emploi, d’entrevue et d’embauche. Si vous avez besoin de mesures d’adaptation pour être parfaitement à l’aise, faites-le-nous savoir à l’étape de la demande d’emploi.

Pour en savoir plus sur l’inclusion et la diversité chez PwC Canada: https://www.pwc.com/ca/fr/about-us/diversity-inclusion.html. Faites partie de La Nouvelle équation.