Analyst

Vineland Research and Innovation Centre (Vineland) is recruiting for an Analyst, Sustainability Assessment to work in an industry-driven research environment. Vineland is a uniquely Canadian results-oriented organization dedicated to horticulture science and innovation.

Vineland is situated on treaty lands. These lands are steeped in the rich history of the First Nations such as the Hatiwendaronk, the Haudenosaunee, the Anishinaabe and the Mississaugas of the Credit First Nation. Many First Nations, Métis and Inuit people from across Turtle Island live and work in Niagara today. Vineland stands with all Indigenous people, past and present, in promoting the wise stewardship of the lands on which we live. As treaty people, residents and caretakers, we are committed to continuous learning and a deep respect for Indigenous people, culture and history.

Vineland’s mission is to deliver innovative products and production solutions addressing the needs of the horticulture industry and advancing Canada’s research and commercialization agenda. We are an independent, not-for-profit organization, funded in part by the Canadian Agricultural Partnership, a federal-provincial-territorial initiative.

Our people are the most important asset in achieving our goals and are known in the world for excellence in science and entrepreneurship. Our staff enjoys an exciting and challenging work environment noted for collaboration and knowledge sharing.

This position is a 12-month contract.

**Duties & Responsibilities**:
Reporting to the Director, Consumer, Sensory & Market Insights (CSMI), the Analyst, Sustainability Assessment will support Vineland’s project in sustainability assessment. This includes data collection, analysis and creation of horticulture-focused sustainability assessments related to the environment, social and economic pillars.

**KEY DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES**:

- (*A more comprehensive position outline is available upon request.)_

With a focus on horticulture, this position will:

- Support data collection, analysis and creation of sustainability assessments related to environmental baseline studies, life-cycle analysis, environmental cost-benefit analysis, social implications and measurement and greenhouse gas emissions for internal and external projects
- Source and compile relevant data from primary and secondary sources
- Provide data analytics, modeling, interpretation and report writing for sustainability and impact assessments
- Interpret results with regard to their business sustainability relevance and devise actions, present findings to internal and external stakeholders
- Support corporate accounting and reporting of ESG quantitative metrics

**Qualifications**:

- MSc or MES preferred or BSc with two to three years of relevant experience in environmental sustainability or related field
- Comprehensive understanding of sustainability and its pillars
- Research and technical skills - demonstrated experience of working in one or more of the following areas:

- Practical experience in life cycle analyses and/or environmental product declarations (EPDs), working knowledge of LCA tools
- Hands-on experience in greenhouse gas (GHG) estimation projects and carbon footprint reduction techniques/methods/tools
- Development and evaluation of sustainability key performance indicators (KPIs) and development and management of monitoring and evaluation (M & E) plans
- Proficient in environmental cost-benefit analysis (CBA)
- Knowledge of relevant provincial and federal environmental legislation and policies will be considered an asset
- Experience with data collection, statistical analysis and report writing
- Proficiency with MS Office
- Strong project coordination, organization and analytical skills
- Work collaboratively in a team environment
- research-based, multi-disciplinary and agile work environment
- Demonstrated ability to work independently and in multidisciplinary teams
- Attention to detail and ability to multi-task efficiently
- Good communication skills, both verbal and written

**Include**:

- A cover letter stating how your experience qualifies you for the position
- Résumé
- Contact information of three references
- Contract Position
- Closing date: June 23, 2023
- Location: 4890 Victoria Avenue North, Vineland Station, ON L0R 2E0