Principal Consultant managing complex, multidisciplinary environmental projects with ERM. Leading environmental assessments and collaborating with clients across multiple sectors in Canada.
Responsibilities
Lead end-to-end delivery of complex environmental projects and proposals, including EAs/EISs, permitting, management plans, and regulatory strategies
Translate client objectives into clear execution plans—aligning scope, budget, timelines, and team resources
Partner with senior client stakeholders to understand priorities, manage risks, and deliver practical, defensible solutions
Ensure strong project controls across financial performance, forecasting, invoicing, and risk management
Drive business growth by identifying opportunities, shaping pursuits, and supporting proposal development
Mentor and develop project managers and technical teams, strengthening ERM’s delivery capability
Foster collaboration across ERM’s national and global network
Champion a culture of health, safety, quality, and environmental stewardship
Requirements
Bachelor’s degree in environmental science, environmental engineering, or a related field; advanced degree is an asset
6+ years of consulting experience in environmental or related technical disciplines, with progressive responsibility for complex project delivery
Demonstrated experience in the mining and/or energy sectors, including regulatory-driven capital projects
Proven ability to provide senior-level oversight of complex environmental scopes across multiple projects and clients
Strong leadership, communication, organizational, and time-management skills in fast-paced, deadline-driven environments
Ability to work independently while aligning with ERM governance, quality, and risk management expectations
Demonstrated proficiency in project management practices, including change management, risk management, quality management, and financial controls
Strong financial acumen, including budget oversight, forecasting, invoicing, and performance management
Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint) and familiarity with project management tools and reporting
Driver's License Required: This position requires a valid driver's license and/or the ability to operate a company vehicle due to the nature of job duties, which include frequent travel to various client locations across a large geographical area.
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