Vice President, Low Carbon Fuel Credit Development

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BMO Radicle is advertising an open position on the Credit Development Service team in the Low Carbon Fuel technical product portfolio to support the development of high-value carbon crediting programs.

Credit Development Service is responsible for delivering on a range of carbon credit products across several portfolios, to deliver outstanding value and service to BMO Radicle's clientele. The ideal candidate thrives in a collaborative team environment, can meet immediate needs while planning for the future and strives for continuous improvement.

Candidates are preferably based in Calgary, AB but we encourage you to apply from wherever you are.

About the team

The Low Carbon Fuel Portfolio Team manages emission reduction/removal monetization products from ideation and piloting to scaling and maturing, in alignment with firm-wide and Credit Development Service strategies, and in collaboration with Operational Excellence & Technology, Marketing & Sales, and other business units.

The kind of team member we are looking for (and the kind of team you will be joining):

• Detailed, and interested in the technical aspects of everything related to climate policy, crediting standards, emission-reduction program mechanics, etc.

• Curious, savvy, and ready to take on novel tasks and projects

• Demonstrates teamwork, partners well with colleagues for the benefit of clients and the firm; is a good partner across groups, and works collaboratively with other teams to deliver quality work products on time

• Provides constructive feedback and coaching in a timely manner to help others succeed

• Accountable for producing accurate data and analysis

• Consistently demonstrates a high level of professionalism, ethics, and integrity in all aspects of the business and able to represent BMO well with existing and potential clients

• Develops and/or facilitates development of client focused solutions and initiatives based on environmental expertise and organizational, technical, regulatory and financial awareness

• Identifies opportunities for increased efficiency and improved service to internal and external clients and acts as a positive change agent to drive improved efficiency and effectiveness

• Focuses on what matters, helps the team work productively and accomplish what is required in an efficient and effective way

Core expectations and responsibilities of the role:

• Be client obsessed - understand that our clients are at the center of everything we do, and build systems, structures, tools, and product collateral that optimizes our clients' experience and meets or exceeds their expectations

• Manage competing priorities effectively and work both independently and collaboratively, as needed

• Be an active member of a motivated, engaged, and positive team environment

• Collaborate with system users and stakeholders to be able to understand challenges with existing processes and continually work towards better processes and systems

• Provide mentorship to junior team members, helping to shape their professional progress

• Coordinate project verification activities, including issuing RFPs, managing contracting, reviewing reports, and addressing issues identified by third-party verification bodies

• Execute on program monitoring, reporting, and auditing requirements and organize team to QA/QC all data and evidence

• Provide technical (technological, regulatory, project management) insight to assist the scaling of carbon credit development products by identifying and addressing risks and opportunities

Experience and skills:

• Minimum of 8 years of relevant experience in verifying, supporting, and/or executing greenhouse gas reduction projects; generating carbon credits; or reporting and/or managing emissions inventories

• Familiarity with jurisdictional and sectoral low carbon fuel standards and regulations

• Experience with life-cycle assessments to generate carbon intensities of fuels and/or other products

• Experience with project management to deliver complex projects on time and within budget

• Strong written and verbal communication skills with clients and cross-functional internal stakeholder groups

• Understanding of all stages of the carbon credit development lifecycle (including ideation, business planning, program development, reporting, credit delivery, and credit marketing)

• Ability to review technical carbon policy documentation and extract key information into clear policies and procedures

• Demonstrated experience in North American carbon crediting project design policies

Additional desired skills and experience:

• Experience authoring offset project plans/carbon credit project design documents and policy documentation to guide internal stakeholders and third-party verification work

• Strong technical, engineering, or scientific background (chemical/mechanical engineering, petroleum engineering/diploma, environmental sciences/engineering, instrumentation, environmental chemistry, etc. )

• Collaboration on the creation of effective system requirements documentation for Software Development and participating in software development cycles

• Participation in strategy development on new projects to identify key components of a winning strategy

• Development of KPIs and product goals

• Consultative or advisory work with corporate clients on carbon market or industrial project development opportunities

• History of developing and nurturing strong professional relationships (internal and external)

• Experience creating, launching, and scaling new products related to climate solutions

Base Salary Range

$11000. 00 - $140,000. 00 CAD

The above represents BMO Financial Group's pay range and type.

Salaries will vary based on factors such as location, skills, experience, education, and qualifications for the role, and may include a commission structure. Salaries for part-time roles will be pro-rated based on number of hours regularly worked. For commission roles, the salary listed above represents BMO Financial Group's expected target for the first year in this position.

BMO Financial Group's total compensation package will vary based on the pay type of the position and may include performance-based incentives, discretionary bonuses, as well as other perks and rewards. BMO also offers health insurance, tuition reimbursement, accident and life insurance, and retirement savings.