Managing Technical Consultant, Terrestrial Ecology

At ERM, we're shaping a sustainable future for the mining and energy sectors. As a Managing Technical Consultant, Terrestrial Ecology in Smithers, BC, Vancouver, BC, Calgary, AB, or Yellowknife, NT, you'll lead critical environmental initiatives that influence major projects across Western and Northern Canada. This is your opportunity to combine technical expertise with leadership, guiding teams and clients through complex ecological challenges while driving meaningful impact on biodiversity and land stewardship.

What Your Impact Is

• Serve as a trusted advisor to clients and regulators, ensuring projects meet rigorous environmental standards.

• Lead terrestrial ecology and soil science programs that inform baseline studies, environmental assessments, and mitigation strategies.

• Mentor and develop junior team members, fostering technical excellence and career growth.

• Contribute to ERM's global network of environmental experts, collaborating on innovative solutions for sustainability.

What You'll Bring

Required:

• B.Sc. in Environmental Science, Environmental Engineering, or related field.

• Designation as a Qualified Professional in Alberta and/or BC (or immediate eligibility).

• 4+ years of environmental consulting experience, including environmental assessments and permitting in BC/Alberta/Northern Canada.

• Expertise in federal, provincial, and territorial regulations, survey methodologies, and mitigation planning.

• Strong plant identification skills (upland and wetland), rare/invasive species survey experience, and ecosystem mapping knowledge.

• 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.

• This position is not eligible for immigration sponsorship.

Preferred:

• M.Sc. in Environmental Science or related discipline.

• 5+ years of consulting experience, ideally in mining, energy, or government sectors.

• Experience with terrestrial ecosystem mapping projects in BC under provincial standards.

Key Responsibilities

• Design and oversee terrestrial ecology and soil science field programs across BC, Alberta, and Northern Canada.

• Prepare environmental effect assessments and management plans aligned with federal and provincial requirements.

• Develop environmental permitting applications for mining, energy, and infrastructure projects.

• Conduct project delivery activities: field surveys, data collection, literature reviews, technical reporting, and client recommendations.

• Lead proposal development, including scopes and cost estimates, and support business development initiatives.

• Manage multiple projects within scope, budget, and schedule, ensuring quality deliverables.

• Build strong relationships with clients, regulators, Indigenous communities, and ERM colleagues worldwide.

For the Managing Technical Consultant, Terrestrial Ecology position, the anticipated annual base pay is $93,309 – $103,831 (CAD). Actual pay will depend on factors such as education, experience, skills, location, performance, and business needs. In some cases, pay may fall outside this range. This role may be eligible for bonus pay (casual and fixed term/flex force employees are not bonus eligible).

We offer a comprehensive benefits package, including paid time off, parental leave, medical, dental, vision, life, disability, AD&D insurance, 401(k) or RRSP/DPSP, and other applicable benefits to eligible employees.

Note: Bonuses, commissions, and other forms of additional compensation are not guaranteed and subject to the sole discretion of ERM and its policies and procedures.

Who We Are:

As the largest global pure play sustainability consultancy, we partner with the world's leading organizations, creating innovative solutions to sustainability challenges and unlocking commercial opportunities that meet the needs of today while preserving opportunity for future generations.

At ERM we know that creating a diverse, equitable and inclusive work environment is an essential part of making our company a great place to build a career. We also see our diversity as a strength that helps us create better solutions for our clients. Our diverse team of world-class experts supports clients across the breadth of their organizations to operationalize sustainability, underpinned by our deep technical expertise in addressing their environmental, health, safety, risk and social issues. We call this capability our "boots to boardroom" approach for its comprehensive service model that allows ERM to develop strategic and technical solutions that advance objectives on the ground or at the executive level.

Please submit your resume and brief cover letter. 

ERM welcomes and encourages applications from people with disabilities. Accommodations are available on request for candidates taking part in all aspects of the selection process.

ERM is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, sex, age, status as a protected veteran, or status as a qualified individual with disability.

ERM does not accept recruiting agency resumes. Please do not forward resumes to our jobs alias, ERM employees or any other company location. ERM is not responsible for any fees related to unsolicited resumes.

Thank you for your interest in ERM

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