Managing Consultant guiding Canadian infrastructure and resource projects through environmental assessment and permitting at ERM. Advising regulators, clients, Indigenous communities, and stakeholders across major development projects.
Responsibilities
Provide strategic regulatory guidance on client projects
Lead and coordinate environmental assessment and permitting efforts across jurisdictions
Consult with regulators and clients and maintain professional relationships
Support engagement programs with Indigenous communities, the public, and other stakeholders
Liaise with engineering, engagement, and other consulting teams
Support project managers with scope, budget, schedule, and quality control
Coordinate and contribute to due diligence studies, technical reports and studies, regulatory research and reviews, plain-language communications, engagement materials, environmental assessment and permitting applications, comment tracking, and response coordination
Coordinate with internal and external subject-matter experts
Delegate work to mapping, publishing, and data analysis teams
Support business development and marketing through client research, proposal development, and marketing materials
Build collaborative relationships with ERM colleagues worldwide
Apply critical and strategic thinking to influence team performance and client outcomes
Travel frequently to various client locations across a large geographical area
Requirements
Bachelor’s degree in environmental sciences, biology, environmental engineering
4+ years of experience in the resource development industry or consulting
Applied experience in British Columbia, Ontario, and/or Yukon
Proven expertise in Canadian federal, provincial, and territorial environmental assessment processes, regulations, and guidelines
Experience with infrastructure or natural resource development projects in renewable energy, mining, transportation, oil and gas
Strong understanding of environmental and social effects associated with major development projects
Understanding of engagement requirements tied to federal and provincial regulatory processes
Excellent writing, communication, organizational, time management, and attention-to-detail skills
Ability to prepare technical and plain-language deliverables
Ability to prioritize and meet deadlines in a fast-paced consulting environment
Strong commitment to safety and adherence to established health and safety protocols
Valid driver's license and/or ability to operate a company vehicle
Position is not eligible for immigration sponsorship
Eligible to obtain a professional designation (e.g. RPBio)
Fluency in additional languages (e.g., Indigenous languages, French)
Experience working with Indigenous groups within federal and provincial regulatory frameworks
Experience using AI-enabled tools to improve efficiency and reduce project risk
Familiarity with field program scoping to meet regulatory requirements
Experience with environmental compliance monitoring, notifications, and permitting support during operational phases
Experience or exposure to community and stakeholder engagement
7+ years of experience preferred in the resource development industry or consulting
Demonstrated growth mindset and interest in continuous learning and skill development
Benefits
Bonus pay may be available at ERM’s sole discretion (casual and fixed term/flex force employees are not bonus eligible)
Paid time off
Parental leave
Medical insurance
Dental insurance
Vision insurance
Life insurance
Disability insurance
AD&D insurance
RRSP/DPSP
Reasonable accommodations available on request for candidates with disabilities
AI tools used in recruitment under human oversight
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