Senior Manager- HSE- Assurance

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EY has a well-established Climate Change and Sustainability practice to respond to our client's growing need of guidance in key areas, including social and environmental sustainability, climate change, sustainable finance, and environment, health & safety (EHS). Our services are varied, but include strategy and implementation, impact measurement, assessment of policies, programs and management systems, assurance over sustainability-related data and greenhouse gas emission verification. We are looking to expand our team of professionals focused on providing high value, independent, trusted advice to our clients as they transition to a more sustainable economy. Our Climate Change and Sustainability Services (CCASS) team is growing exponentially, and as a Senior Manager, you'll play a key role in that growth with the provision of EHS advisory services. Working across many industries, you'll develop your career by communicating creative, strategic goals both internally and externally. It's all about listening to and understanding our clients to give them a truly exceptional experience in a field where there really are no off-the-shelf recommendations. Your

key responsibilities

As a Senior Manager, you will lead complex EHS advisory engagements from early scoping through to delivery and client outcomes, operating across strategy, assessment, and implementation mandates. Given the breadth and variability of the work, no two projects will be the same you will be expected to think critically, navigate ambiguity, and challenge existing practices to develop practical, business-driven solutions to complex issues. You will act as a trusted advisor to senior client stakeholders, structuring problems, facilitating alignment, and translating technical EHS considerations into clear business impacts and decision-ready recommendations. The role offers exposure to a diverse range of engagements spanning operations, risk, and digital enablement, requiring strong collaboration across service lines to bring integrated solutions to clients. You will also play a key role in building client relationships, identifying opportunities to expand engagements, and delivering high-quality outputs. Regular travel across Canada (approximately 30-40%) will be required to work closely with clients, including engagement with senior leadership teams across industries, some of those being the most respected in their fields. Skills and attributes for success

Client Leadership

Lead a team to deliver a variety of EHS consulting engagements, including, but not limited to EHS strategy, enterprise safety culture transformation, EHS management system design and implementation, EHS risk assessments and audit programs Structure complex and ambiguous client challenges into clear problem statements, hypotheses, and actionable recommendations Lead & facilitate client meetings, drive discussions with senior executives/leadership teams, positioning EHS topics in a business context to support leadership decision-making Oversee the development of high-quality and engaging written deliverables and client presentations, aligned to client decision needs, with strong linkage between analysis, insights, and recommendations Understand the client's industry and recognize key performance drivers, business trends, and emerging technical and industry developments Stay informed of general business/economic developments and their impact to the client. Establish expectations of value to be delivered Develop and maintain productive relationships with the client management throughout the year along with demonstrating technical expertise Assist with overall client relationship/engagement activities, business development and account management efforts This role involves interaction with clients, colleagues, and/or stakeholders nationally and globally where fluency in French and English is required. Bilingualism in both French and English is therefore a requirement of this role. Team Leadership

Lead cross-functional/matrix teams to ensure timely, accurate, and effective implementation of engagements that achieve client objectives Delegate work successfully; provide hands-on coaching in both technical EHS knowledge and consulting skillsets, conduct timely performance reviews and provide performance feedback/training. Build capability across team members in both technical EHS knowledge and consulting skillsets Exceptional project management capabilities and communication skills Use technology and other resources to continually learn, share knowledge with team members, and enhance service delivery. Awareness of emerging AI and digital tools, with the ability to apply them to enhance analysis, re