Environmental, Social and Governance Consultant - New Graduate (Sep 2025)

Your role

KPMG's Sustainability & ESG Services practice provides a full range of advisory and assurance services to corporate and public clients. Core services include sustainability and Environmental, Social, and Governance [ESG] strategy and risk assessments, climate change strategy development and decarbonization, ESG implementation support, sustainable finance, and reporting and assurance. 

About you

• Undergraduate degree in sustainability, business, environmental studies, engineering, environmental or climate science, or other related programs
• Strong academic performance with demonstrated quantitative skills  
• Ability to combine both quantitative and qualitative analysis to solve sustainability-related business problems 
• Attention to detail and commitment to delivering high-quality work 
• Demonstrated record of leadership roles in academic and/or extracurricular activities; leadership in sustainability-related activities a plus 
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and deliver commitments on time 
• Strong verbal and written communication skills 

Benefits

KPMG’s Total Rewards program reflects their commitment to supporting well-being in a way that is flexible, personal, and meaningful so their people can be at their best and thrive with them, they offer the following:

• Extended healthcare
• Retirement and Savings Plan
• Lifestyle Spending Account

For more information about KPMG in Canada’s Benefits and well-being, click here.

Training and development

KPMG empowers its people to advance their personal and professional skills through learning and development programs so they can excel at every stage of their careers. They have a wide range of learning opportunities for students, recent graduates, and experienced professionals such as:

• CPA training and mentorshipKPMG Audit Foundations program
• Digital Academy
• Micro-credentials learning program
• Raise Your Game
• Customized Degreed program
• Reverse Mentorship
• Supporting your further education

Career progression

KPMG’s Leadership Milestone Programs provide you, regardless of your role or level with the tools and resources to support your leadership journey; identifying your strengths, passions, and values and aligning them with their Everyone a Leader Framework.

• KNOX Onboarding
• Leading from Within
• New Manager Conference
• Senior Manager Program

How to apply

Step 1: Information and networking sessions - Attend your local office’s information and networking sessions.
Step 2: Application submission - Browse the open positions at their firm. To find your desired role, use the search function which enables you to find the function, location, and timing of opportunities. Be sure to read the job description for further instructions.
Step 3: Interview - The interview and onboarding process have remained relatively the same. Depending on your office, it will happen either virtually or in person.
Step 4: Offer - Congratulations! If you were successful during the interview process, the recruitment team will call you with the news and then send your official offer letter. 

Sources

• kpmg.com/ca/en/home/careers/life-at-kpmg/benefits
• kpmg.com/ca/en/home/careers/life-at-kpmg/learning-and-development
• kpmg.com/ca/en/home/careers/students/applying-to-kpmg
• youtube.com/watch?v=SkZ4D6J7STo