About the role

Principal Consultant managing senior environmental projects at ERM. Overseeing regulatory complexities and client relationships in the mining, energy, and infrastructure sectors across Canada.

Responsibilities

Provide end-to-end leadership across complex projects and proposals, including environmental assessments (EAs)/environmental impact statements (EISs), permitting applications, management plans, strategic and annual planning, risk management, regulatory and engagement strategies, socio-economic programs, and environmental management systems.
Translate client objectives into clear delivery strategies, aligning scope, schedule, budget, and resourcing across multidisciplinary teams.
Work directly with senior client representatives to understand business drivers and regulatory risks, guide technical teams toward practical and defensible solutions, and escalate issues as required.
Maintain accountability and meeting client commitments through project controls and risk management.
Play a key role in business development and client relationship growth within ERM's core sectors by identifying and shaping new opportunities, supporting proposal development, and expanding ERM's footprint with both new and existing clients.
Contribute to the long-term strength of ERM's delivery capability by mentoring project managers and fostering collaboration across ERM's national and global networks.

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 of work across multiple projects and clients.
Strong leadership, communication, organizational, and time-management skills, with the ability to operate effectively in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment.
Ability to work independently while aligning with ERM governance, quality, and risk management expectations.
Demonstrated proficiency with core project management practices, including change management, risk management, quality management, and financial controls.
Strong financial acumen, with experience overseeing project budgets, forecasting, invoicing, and overall financial performance.
Advanced proficiency with 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.