Senior Consultant, Terrestrial Ecology

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About the role

  • Senior Consultant delivering terrestrial ecology, wetland, soil, and environmental assessment services. Supporting ERM’s sustainability consultancy on mining, energy, and infrastructure projects across Canada.

Responsibilities

  • Execute terrestrial ecology and soil science field programs primarily throughout British Columbia, Alberta, and Northern Canada
  • Support preparation of environmental effects assessments and associated management plans
  • Assist with development of environmental permitting applications for mining, energy, power, and infrastructure projects
  • Conduct terrestrial ecosystem and soil mapping projects for baseline environmental studies
  • Perform wetland classification, delineation, and management activities
  • Complete vegetation, ecosystem, and soil field investigations and contribute to mitigation planning
  • Support project delivery through field surveys, data collection, literature reviews, technical report preparation, and client recommendations
  • Manage multiple project tasks within scope, budget, schedule, and quality expectations
  • Communicate with subcontractors, regulatory agencies, landowners, Indigenous communities, and clients during project execution
  • Contribute to team development and collaborate with ecologists, soil scientists, and multidisciplinary specialists
  • Build and maintain working relationships with ERM colleagues across Canada and globally
  • Interact directly with clients, regulators, Indigenous communities, and project stakeholders
  • Contribute to technical growth, client engagement, business development, and future leadership within ERM’s multidisciplinary biodiversity practice

Requirements

  • B.Sc. degree in environmental sciences or a related field
  • 3+ years of environmental consulting experience
  • Experience within government, mining, energy sectors, or First Nation consultation is an asset
  • Designation as a Qualified Professional in Alberta and/or British Columbia, or immediate eligibility
  • Experience with federal, provincial, and territorial regulations and guidelines related to survey methodologies, environmental assessment, and mitigation planning
  • Strong upland and wetland plant identification skills
  • Detailed understanding of rare plant and invasive plant survey methodologies in accordance with provincial standards, guidelines, and procedures
  • Detailed understanding of terrestrial ecosystem mapping under relevant provincial classification systems, including Biogeoclimatic Ecosystem Classification (BEC)
  • Detailed understanding of soil surveys and mapping under relevant provincial systems
  • Strong commitment to safety and adherence to established health and safety protocols
  • Ability to follow direction while demonstrating initiative and independent judgment
  • Excellent communication, organizational, and time management skills
  • Ability to prioritize competing demands and deliver high-quality work in a fast-paced consulting environment
  • Valid driver's license and/or ability to operate a company vehicle
  • This position is not eligible for immigration sponsorship
  • M.Sc. degree in environmental sciences or a related field preferred
  • Environmental assessment and associated permitting experience within British Columbia, Alberta, and Northern Canada preferred
  • Experience completing terrestrial ecosystem mapping projects in British Columbia preferred
  • Experience supporting mining, energy, power, or infrastructure development projects preferred
  • Experience working with Indigenous communities and consultation processes preferred
  • Demonstrated interest in business development and building long-term client relationships
  • Interest in mentoring and providing future leadership to junior professionals

Benefits

  • Bonus pay may be available at ERM’s sole discretion and subject to its policies and procedures
  • 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-assisted recruitment tools operate under human oversight

Job title

Job type

Full Time

Experience level

Senior

Salary

CA$76,800 - CA$99,000 per year

Degree requirement

Bachelor's Degree

Location requirements

HybridCalgaryCanada

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