Principal Consultant, Impact Assessment/permitting

ERM (Environmental Resources Management) is a leading global provider of environmental, health, safety, risk, and social consulting services. We are currently seeking a Principal Consultant, Impact Assessment/Permitting to join our team to help shape and support the growth our Canadian Regulatory and Permitting Team. This position would ideally be based in one of our Canadian offices (e.g., Vancouver, Smithers, Whitehorse, Calgary, Saskatoon, Toronto), but would allow for flexibility and remote work from other locations. Applicants in other locations in Canada will also be considered.

This posting is designed for a resourceful, motivated person with experience and skills in environmental assessment and/or permitting who enjoys problem-solving and is ready for the next stage of their career by leading multi-disciplinary teams within a challenging and fast-paced multi-stakeholder environment.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

- Provide technical and regulatory leadership for projects advancing through provincial / territorial / federal environmental assessment and permitting processes. This includes working closely with ERM Partners, Technical Directors, and Project Managers to provide regulatory support to clients, lead internal technical teams, and ensure the timely delivery of quality products that fully meet the client and regulator’s requirements.
- Provide advice, guidance and senior review on a variety of regulatory, permitting, environmental impact assessment tasks in support of clients’ projects.
- Design and support engagement activities with regulators, Indigenous groups, communities, and stakeholders as part of the project design and regulatory process.
- Work on multiple projects, supporting management of risks and implementing ERM’s quality standards for project deliverables.
- Build strong collaborative relationships with other ERM employees worldwide.
- Lead preparation of technical proposals, including the development of technical scopes and cost estimates, and participate in business development with existing clients and identified leads.
- Partake in ERM internal and external training opportunities to maintain and grow work-related skills and remain current on changes to regulatory requirements.
- Actively embrace and support ERM’s leading health and safety training and workplace environment.
- Think critically and strategically, helping to influence the impact of our work within our team, and positive outcomes for our clients.

QUALIFICATIONS & DESIRABLE SKILLS:

- Bachelor’s degree or higher in environmental sciences, environmental engineering, environmental management, or related field. Or equivalent experience.
- 6+ years (10 years preferred) of experience in environmental consulting, environmental impact assessment, or equivalent industry experience within relevant business sectors.
- Expertise and experience with Canadian federal, provincial and territorial regulations and guidelines (in particular, familiarity with environmental assessment and permitting processes in British Columbia, Alberta, Ontario, Yukon, Northwest Territories and/or Nunavut) or similar legislation in other jurisdictions.
- Experience in the delivery of complex, large projects and programs across sectors (such as oil and gas, ports, marine, mining, renewables etc.)
- In-depth knowledge of regulatory and permitting requirements and compliance management as they relate to mining, oil and gas, renewable energy, and transportation projects.
- Excellent writing, communication, organization, time, and team management skills.
- The ability to prioritize and meet deadlines and inspire teams in a demanding work environment.
- Experience providing strategic guidance to support clients navigating the regulatory process.
- Strong commitment to safety, including following established health and safety protocols.
- Strong commitment to diversity, equity and inclusiveness in the workplace.
- Collaborating naturally, are dependable and flexible.
- Experience working with Indigenous groups, particularly in the context of regulatory processes, including the use of Indigenous knowledge is an asset.
- Experience with community and stakeholder engagement and integrating community feedback into assessments and permitting deliverables is an asset.
- English is required and fluency in multiple languages (e.g., Indigenous languages, French) is an asset.
- Proven experience supporting clients with assessment leadership and provincial permitting processes in British Columbia, Alberta or Ontario is an asset.
- Experience with compliance-based air, water, and noise provincial permitting and notification requirements in Ontario is an asset.

For the Principal Consultant, Impact Assessment/Permitting (Principal Level) position, we anticipate the annual base pay of $114,581 - $140,000 (CAD). An employee’s pay position within this range will be based on several factors including, but not limited to, relevant education, qualifications, certifications, experie