Climate & Energy Analyst

Job Description

<p><b>Climate & Energy Analyst</b></p><p>Position: permanent, full-time (40 hours a week), based out of office at 1801 Hollis. </p><p><b>About EastPoint</b></p><p>EastPoint is a multi-disciplined architectural and engineering firm based in Halifax, Nova Scotia. Owned by its management and senior employees, EastPoint's leadership has worked together as a team for more than 20 years and is the successor firm of Whitman Benn and Associates, which originated in 1933. We service an array of industrial, government, institutional, and commercial clients. Through decades of experience, we have accumulated a deep understanding of costs, processes, regulatory issues, environmental concerns, and technical solutions to support our clients.</p><p><br></p><p>We believe we can work on the most challenging and rewarding of projects, anywhere, with the right people. This entrepreneurial spirit has allowed EastPoint to enter new markets and deliver more than 10,000 projects. We've put our fingerprint on multidisciplinary projects from wharf upgrades to community housing improvements, from new public infrastructure to transformative landmark buildings. We work on large and small projects to shape places not only in Nova Scotia, but across Canada and beyond.</p><p><br></p><p>Yet of all the things we've built, we're most proud of our company culture. We have organically grown our company since our founding to more than 150 architects, engineers, designers, and professionals today.</p><p><br></p><p><b>Potential Alternative Titles</b></p><ul><li>Infrastructure Advisory Analyst </li><li>Climate and Decarbonization Project Coordinator</li></ul><p><br></p><p><b>Role Overview</b></p><p>As a Climate and Energy Analyst, you'll contribute to projects that help communities, utilities, and institutions advance toward low-carbon and climate-resilient infrastructure systems. Working as part of a multidisciplinary team, you will help translate policy goals and climate targets into actionable engineering, planning, and investment strategies.</p><p>This role is ideal for an early-career professional who combines strong analytical skills with curiosity about energy systems, infrastructure resilience, and sustainable community development. You will support both strategic and technical workstreams, from data analysis and research to client engagement and implementation support.</p><p><br></p><p><b>Key Responsibilities</b></p><p><b>Project Support & Technical Analysis</b></p><ul><li>Support the development of energy transition, net-zero, and climate adaptation strategies for municipalities and infrastructure clients.</li><li>Assist in energy and emissions modeling, climate risk assessments, and resilience planning across sectors such as water, transportation, and buildings.</li><li>Research and summarize funding opportunities, policies, and regulatory requirements related to sustainable infrastructure.</li><li>Help prepare business cases, feasibility studies, and grant applications for low-carbon and resilient infrastructure projects.</li><li>Conduct background data collection and develop visualizations for reports and presentations.</li></ul><p><br></p><p><b>Collaboration & Delivery</b></p><ul><li>Work closely with engineers, architects, planners, and sustainability specialists to integrate climate and energy considerations into project designs.</li><li>Assist in organizing and documenting stakeholder workshops, technical meetings, and community consultations.</li><li>Contribute to the preparation of technical memos, summary reports, and client presentations.</li><li>Support the coordination of project tasks and deliverables under guidance from senior team members.</li></ul><p><br></p><p><b>Knowledge Development & Innovation</b></p><ul><li>Monitor and summarize new technologies, design standards, and tools for decarbonization and resilience planning.</li><li>Help build and maintain internal databases and case studies of resilient infrastructure and energy transition best practices.</li><li>Contribute to internal learning sessions, templates, and process improvements.</li></ul><p><br></p><p><b>Qualifications</b></p><ul><li>Bachelor's degree in environmental studies, engineering, planning, geography, economics, or another relevant field.</li><li>Master's Degree (MREM, MBA or other relevant fields) will be considered an asset.</li><li>3-5 years of professional experience in sustainability, energy, infrastructure, or related consulting or public-sector work.</li><li>Working knowledge of at least two of the following:</li><li>Climate risk assessment or adaptation planning</li><li>Energy data analysis or modeling (e.g., Excel or specialized modelling tools)</li><li>Infrastructure funding and capital planning</li><li>Policy or program development related to climate or energy</li><li>Strong research, writing, and data analysis skills.</li><li>Comfortable synthesizing complex technical or policy information for diverse audiences.</li><li>Excellent teamwork, organization, and communication skills.</li></ul><p><br></p><p><b>You Bring</b></p><ul><li>Curiosity about how climate policy, engineering, and community development intersect.</li><li>A collaborative mindset and a willingness to learn from technical and professional peers.</li><li>Comfort working with both quantitative data and qualitative insights.</li><li>An enthusiasm for helping communities implement real, measurable climate action through infrastructure.</li></ul><p></p>