Data Analyst - Finance & Sustainability, Corporate Office

Killam Apartment REIT, based in Halifax, NS, is a growth-oriented Canadian real estate investment trust, owning, operating and developing a $5.5 billion portfolio of apartments and manufactured home communities. Killam’s strategy to enhance value and profitability focuses on three priorities: 1) increasing earnings from existing operations, 2) expanding the portfolio and diversifying geographically through accretive acquisitions, with an emphasis on newer properties, and 3) developing high-quality properties in its core markets. Killam’s Trust Units are listed on the Toronto Stock Exchange under the symbol .

Our Core Values

The foundation of Killam’s culture is its five Core Values, which are an active part of the everyday work and are embodied at all levels of the organization.

-Do the Right Thing

-Build Community

-Create Solutions

-Strong Customer Relationships

-Curb Appeal

Killam is an award-winning employer, having been recognized as one of Canada’s Most Admired Corporate Cultures, Best Places to Work in Atlantic Canada. Killam’s employees are integral to its success and as such are supported to do their best work, through a variety of programs.

Reporting to the Senior Financial Analyst, the Data Analyst – Finance and Sustainability will be responsible for supporting Killam’s internal and external reporting with a focus on data analysis for portfolio-level energy consumption. This role works closely with members of the finance team, as well as working cross functionally with property management and operations. The successful candidate must have exceptional data analysis, organizational and interpersonal skills, and strong attention to detail.

Key Areas of Responsibility:

•Collect and analyze data related to portfolio-level energy, water, waste, and greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions.

•Prepare and maintain Killam’s GHG inventory in accordance with the GHG Protocol.

•Support the review, maintenance, and ongoing updates of Killam’s Energy Management Software (EMS).

•Validate and review annual energy consumption data, cost models, and forecasts to ensure accuracy and reliability.

•Conduct utility rate research and compile utility rate assumptions across Canadian energy markets.

•Monitor and manage utility consumption models that impact forecasting and budgeting activities, including oversight of sub-metered properties to ensure accurate tenant billing.

•Collaborate with accounting, property management, development, operations and leasing teams to optimize data collection and analysis.

•Support the Energy and Sustainability Teams with annual reporting and ongoing utility data analysis.

•Analyze operational expenses to generate insights that support business decisions and help reduce building operating costs.

•Assist with the annual budgeting process and quarterly forecasting.

•Perform other ad hoc accounting tasks and projects as assigned to support senior management.

Qualifications:

•University degree in business, finance, sustainability, data analytics, accounting or related field of study.

•Minimum of 1-2 years’ relevant experience (preferably in real estate).

•Proven ability to synthesize financial information into a concise story and communicate it effectively.

•Motivated self-starter with a desire to drive change and challenge the status quo.

•Proficiency with MS Office applications, including Excel, PowerPoint, Word, Outlook, Teams.

•Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills as well as attention to detail.

•Familiarity with the Greenhouse Gas Protocol and carbon accounting methodologies is considered an asset.

What we offer:

•A competitive salary commensurate with skills and experience

•An annual incentive program

•A cost shared health and dental plan

•Paid volunteer days

•An employee unit purchase plan

•Opportunities to take part in job related training and development

•Employer funded Employee and Family Assistance Program

•Discounts at local businesses through our Perks Program

•Career advancement opportunities

We understand not all applicants will possess everything we are looking for, so please don’t let this discourage you from applying. If your experience isn’t an exact match with what is listed above, but you believe you would still be a great fit, we encourage you to submit your application!

Application: Please fill out our online application form.

We are committed to providing a supportive and inclusive workplace for all employees. Employees will be given support and encouragement to develop their full potential and utilize their unique talents. Accommodations are available upon request for candidates taking part in all aspects of the selection process.

We thank you for your interest in our company. All qualified applicants will be considered; however, only those chosen for an interview will be contacted. Please no phone calls.