Your work matters. As part of our Audit & Assurance practice, you’ll deliver high‑quality work that supports trust, transparency, and confidence across both public and private organizations. We foster an environment of high challenge, where curiosity and critical thinking are encouraged. Through high support, including progressive learning, strong coaching, inclusive teamwork, and a shared commitment to integrity, we perform at our best – measuring what matters, recognizing impact, and continuously evolving to deliver excellence. This creates a culture where the best work happens when high challenge and high support work together. That balance is how our values show up – in how we work, how we lead, and what we deliver

KPMG’s ESG Assurance Services practice provides ESG assurance services to clients in both the corporate and public sectors. Core services include ESG assurance and GHG accounting services. At KPMG, we’ll provide you with the support to drive your own career and discover the countless opportunities available.

Our ESG Assurance Services practice in Toronto is seeking a Senior Consultant to support the delivery of ESG assurance services to public and private sector clients across a range of industries.

• Executing as part of an assurance team in the delivery of sustainability-related engagements, including sustainability report assurance, greenhouse gas (GHG) assurance, GHG verifications and renewable fuels verification.
• Develop and/or review of existing current state of GHG emissions inventory to assess organizational and operational boundaries, understand calculation methodologies, assess completeness and accuracy of data.
• Work with broader KPMG advisory teams including Management Consulting, Risk Consulting and ESG Services, in support of ESG reporting implementation projects including process/control redesign and advising on other business implications to your clients when assessing the impact of sustainability reporting requirements.
• Maintain an educational program to continually develop skills.
• Coach team members to their highest potential.
• Support client relationships and business development initiatives such as drafting proposals.

• Post-secondary degree required
• 3+ years in financial statement and/or ESG assurance
• Enrollment or completion of CPA PEP or international equivalent per CPA Canada guidelines required
• Knowledge of leading sustainability disclosure frameworks (ISSB, CSRD, GRI, SASB, Integrated Reporting etc.) and ESG issues
• Excellent written and oral communication skills (including preparation of technical memos and presentations), with the ability to ‘uncomplicate the complicated’ by expressing ideas clearly, convincingly and concisely to both external and internal stakeholders
• Strong project management skills, with the ability to deliver assignments on time, as well as manage competing demands, without sacrificing attention to detail
• Experience with sustainability disclosure and reporting frameworks and sustainability assurance standards (e.g. ISAE 3000, ISAE 3410, ISO 14064)

KPMG Ontario Pay Range Information

The expected base salary range for this position is $66,500 to $99,000 and may be eligible for bonus awards. The determination of an applicant’s base salary within this range is based on the individual’s location, skills, & competencies, and unique qualifications. In addition, KPMG offers a comprehensive and competitive Total Rewards program.

Providing you with the support you need to be at your best

Integrity, we do what is right | Excellence, we never stop learning and improving | Courage, we think and act boldly | Together, we respect each other and draw strength from our differences | For Better, we do what matters

KPMG in Canada is a proud equal opportunities employer and we are committed to creating a respectful, inclusive and barrier-free workplace that allows all of our people to reach their full potential. A diverse workforce is key to our success and we believe in bringing your whole self to work. We welcome all qualified candidates to apply and hope you will choose KPMG in Canada as your employer of choice.

Adjustments and accommodations throughout the recruitment process

At KPMG, we are committed to fostering an inclusive recruitment process where all candidates can be themselves and excel. We aim to provide a positive experience and are prepared to offer adjustments or accommodations to help you perform at your best. Adjustments (informal requests), such as extra preparation time or the option for micro breaks during interviews, and accommodations (formal requests), such as accessible communication supports or technology aids, are tailored to individual needs and role requirements. You will have an opportunity to request an adjustment or accommodation at any point throughout the recruitment process. If you require support, please contact KPMG’s Employee Relations Service team by calling 1-888-466-4778.

AI Usage

We embrace the use of artificial intelligence (AI) to enhance the candidate experience and streamline our recruitment processes. AI tools may help with organizing applications or surfacing relevant qualifications. However, no hiring decisions are made using AI. Every hiring decision is made by our hiring managers and recruitment professionals, who are equipped with training that empowers them to use these tools responsibly. AI technologies used in our recruitment process undergo detailed risk assessments, including security and privacy requirements, that align with KPMG’s Trusted AI framework.

We believe technology should empower human judgment, not replace it. It’s one of the many ways we’re delivering on our vision of being a technology-first, people-driven firm.