EY Analyst Infrastructure Advisory 

Canada, Ontario, Toronto 

832484396

We advise through the full lifecycle of core infrastructure projects and public-private partnerships across Canada and globally, from strategy, policy and business case development, transactions, ongoing asset management, renewal and disposal. Our work is across asset classes including transportation (e.g., transit, highways, airports), healthcare, environment (e.g., waste), energy, mining, social infrastructure, schools, and municipal facilities. In Toronto you will join a team advising at the forefront of some of the largest and highest profile Canadian and local projects such as the Ontario Line Subway (ON), Ontario’s Infrastructure Digital Twin Program (ON), Capital Line Light Rail Transit (AB), VIA High Frequency Rail (ON/QC), Corner Brook Acute Care Hospital (NL), Trillium Health Partners M-Site (ON) and Halifax Heating & Municipal Services Upgrade Project (NS).

Your key responsibilities

As an Analyst, you will have the opportunity to work within our SaT Infrastructure Advisory practice. You will have an integral role that involves working closely with other members of the rapidly growing national Infrastructure Advisory team to execute a variety of engagements related to the planning, development, delivery and operations of major infrastructure projects.

Skills and attributes for success

You are:

• Seeking a dynamic role with a mix of strategy, policy, commercial and financial and technical advisory
• An analytical and creative thinker, who is self-motivated and intellectually curious
• Enthusiastic, personable, and collaborative with a strong work ethic
• Highly motivated and energized by participating in projects involving development of critical national infrastructure assets that have a tangible and lasting impact on society
• Comfortable with ambiguity, and flexible in your approach to supporting clients, and working with different stakeholders
• Self-motivated and trusted to deliver. You are organized with strong self and team management skills, and able to simultaneously manage and execute on multiple assignments
• Able to competently undertake thoughtful quantitative and/or qualitative analysis, with a willingness to learn or develop your analytical skills, and a strong level of technological literacy, including the construction of complex financial models
• Able to research and analyze information from a range of sources including financial, commercial, public policy, academic and industry sources to be used in competitive analysis, industry analysis, financial and non-financial scenario analysis and negotiation support, and various other applications
• Able to prepare clearly written, quality drafts of reports and presentations for client submissions and meetings
• Interested in growing in terms of sales and business development, contributing to executing EY’s “go-to-market” client development strategy

To qualify for the role you must have

• Undergraduate degree (business, commerce, law, economics or engineering);
• 2+ years of work experience in an infrastructure related field or relevant experience in commercial, financial, economic, strategic, and/or infrastructure policy analysis
• Strong analytical skills and capability to provide quality deliverables with an attention to detail
• Strong interpersonal and presentation skills for a range of audiences
• Strong interest in support the development and delivery of a broad range of critical infrastructure

Some or all of the following are considered desirable, but not mandatory:

• An MBA/Master’s degree/CFA/CBV
• Working knowledge of the infrastructure delivery lifecycle, with relevant experience in one or more of strategy and business case development, commissioning and procurement, transactions, asset management and disputes.
• Working knowledge of accounting concepts and principles (CPA not required)
• Working knowledge of debt financing and capital markets and/or project financing markets
• Working knowledge of capital project procurement models (DBB, DB, CMAR, IPD, PDB, P3, Alliance, etc.)

What we offer

We offer a competitive compensation package where you’ll be rewarded based on your performance and recognized for the value you bring to our business. In addition, our Total Rewards package allows you to decide which benefits are right for you and which ones help you create a solid foundation for your future. Our Total Rewards package includes a comprehensive medical, prescription drug and dental coverage, a defined contribution pension plan, a great vacation policy plus firm paid days that allow you to enjoy longer long weekends throughout the year, statutory holidays and paid personal days (based on province of residence), and a range of exciting programs and benefits designed to support your physical, financial and social well-being. Plus, we offer:

• Support, coaching and feedback from some of the most engaging colleagues around
• Opportunities to develop new skills and progress your career
• The freedom and flexibility to handle your role in a way that’s right for you