What are the responsibilities and job description for the Carbon Project Analyst (Buffalo or Niagara Region) position at Clear Sky Limited?
Location: Calgary (Alberta), Niagara Region (Ontario), Buffalo (New York), or Madrid (Spain)
Reports to: Project Leaders
About ClearSky:
ClearSky Limited is a global climate solutions company backed by global commodity leader MKS PAMP, delivering high-integrity carbon projects across ARR, IFM, REDD , Terrestrial Storage of Biomass (TSB), BECCS, biofuel, mineralization, biochar, plastics recycling, DAC, and SAF. The team has originated and managed projects across Latin America, Africa, North America, Europe, and Asia-Pacific, spanning compliance and voluntary markets, including major registries such as Verra, Puro.earth, and Isometric. ClearSky integrates advisory, project development, financing, and credit monetization — ensuring that innovative projects are science-backed, registry-aligned, and structured to meet the durability, transparency, and credibility demands of corporate buyers and investors worldwide.
About the Role:
The Carbon Project Analyst will support project origination, evaluation, and advisory services by conducting carbon accounting, project due diligence, and business development analysis. This role is ideal for an early-career professional passionate about carbon methodologies, registries, and project finance.
Key Responsibilities:
- Conduct carbon accounting and emissions reduction/removal assessments for ARR, IFM, REDD , TSB, biochar, plastics recycling, DAC, and SAF projects (etc).
- Support the preparation of feasibility studies, baseline assessments, and financial models.
- Research new carbon methodologies and registry requirements (Verra, Puro.earth, Isometric, MITECO).
- Assist with business development, including drafting client proposals and presentations.
- Collaborate with advisory leads to provide analytical support for methodology development and policy engagement.
Qualifications:
- 2 to 5 years of experience in carbon accounting, environmental science, or project finance.
- Relevant education and work experience, including some experience in business development.
- Knowledge of voluntary carbon market standards and methodologies.
- Strong quantitative, research, and analytical skills.
- Proficiency with Excel, carbon accounting tools, and lifecycle analysis methods.
- Excellent written and spoken English (and Spanish if to be based in Madrid).
How to Apply:
- Interested candidates should submit their resume, a cover letter detailing their relevant experience, to keith.driver@leadingcarbon.com. Please include "Carbon Project Analyst Opportunity - [Your Name]" in the subject line.
Application Deadline:
- The position will be posted until filled with the ideal candidate.
Job Type: Full-time
Work Location: Hybrid remote in NY 14223, United States