Principal Consultant leading capital project delivery, permitting, stakeholder engagement, and mine closure planning at ERM, a global sustainability consultancy. Advising resource-sector clients across Canada.
Responsibilities
Lead and support complex resource development and capital project development initiatives
Deliver social and environmental assessments, permitting, mine closure planning, and mine transition planning
Provide expert guidance on stakeholder and Indigenous engagement programs and social impact assessments
Support clients through regulatory processes and project approvals
Build client relationships and identify business development opportunities
Deliver technical reports, senior-level reviews, and strategic recommendations
Develop stakeholder engagement plans, registers, assessments, tactics, and activities
Implement outreach programs, workshops, meetings, interviews, open houses, and engagement activities
Engage stakeholders, share project information, respond to grievances and feedback, and communicate regulatory updates
Prepare responses to stakeholder and Indigenous group concerns and frequently asked questions
Oversee quality control for data collection, management, reduction, and analysis
Deliver projects within scope, budget, schedule, and quality expectations
Collaborate with multidisciplinary ERM teams across Canada and globally
Expand ERM's profile and market share in global resource development
Mentor junior and mid-level consulting staff
Manage project tasks, subcontractors, health and safety, commercial performance, quality reviews, and client relationships when required
Support cross-selling and growth of ERM's global resource development services
Requirements
Bachelor's degree in engineering, geology, science, economics, social science, public policy, or a related discipline
6+ years of relevant experience, including industry experience and/or stakeholder/Indigenous engagement in Canada, or a related position with a resource development company
Experience in mine closure planning, including strategic closure goals, closure objectives, and associated criteria
Experience supporting environmental approval and permitting processes for capital projects
Experience planning, organizing, and implementing stakeholder engagement activities
Experience developing and delivering presentations and training sessions, and facilitating discussions with diverse stakeholders
Experience conducting third-party reviews against industry best practices, regulatory requirements, and corporate standards
Strong project management skills, including work plans, budgets, schedules, and project controls
Team-building skills and experience working with diverse teams, including mentorship and/or line management of junior staff
Commitment to safety and established health and safety protocols
Excellent writing, communication, strategic thinking, and interpersonal skills
Valid driver's license and/or ability to operate a company vehicle
Professional registration such as P.Eng., P.Geo., or P.Ag. would be an asset
Knowledge of project management and integrated consultant/engineering teams for pre-feasibility and feasibility-level studies
Previous consulting experience and strategic advisory/management consulting experience preferred
Additional language skills such as French or Spanish preferred
Benefits
Bonus pay eligibility, subject to ERM’s discretion and policies
Paid time off
Parental leave
Medical insurance
Dental insurance
Vision insurance
Life insurance
Disability insurance
AD&D insurance
RRSP/DPSP
Reasonable accommodations for candidates with disabilities
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