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About the Role

As a Consulting Senior Associate, Environmental Assessment and Permitting, you will play a meaningful role in helping clients navigate complex regulatory processes while supporting environmentally and socially responsible project outcomes. This is an exciting opportunity for an early-career professional to collaborate with industry-leading experts, strengthen consulting and project management skills, and contribute to projects that create lasting value for communities, businesses, and the environment.

Responsibilities

Support regulatory, permitting, and environmental impact assessment activities for a variety of client projects.
Collaborate with project managers and technical specialists to deliver high-quality project outcomes that meet client expectations.
Support community and stakeholder engagement activities throughout project planning and permitting processes.
Assist with permit application scoping, regulatory research, technical writing, permitting documentation, environmental management plans, and development of client recommendations.
Coordinate and integrate technical input from ERM subject matter experts.
Support project delivery by helping manage data collection, information review, GIS coordination, desktop publishing assignments, and regulatory documentation.
Build collaborative relationships with ERM professionals across Canada and around the world.
Contribute to business development initiatives through client research, proposal preparation, and marketing support activities.
Apply critical thinking and strategic problem-solving to help deliver meaningful outcomes for clients and communities.
Provide input on regulatory, permitting, and environmental impact assessment tasks in support of client projects.
Support multiple projects simultaneously alongside project managers to ensure successful project delivery and quality outcomes.
Assist with stakeholder and community engagement activities.
Prepare and review technical documentation, permit applications, environmental management plans, and supporting regulatory materials.
Conduct data gathering, regulatory research, permitting reviews, and technical analyses.
Coordinate project-related workstreams and collaborate with GIS, desktop publishing, and technical specialist teams.
Support proposal preparation, market research, and business development activities.
Develop practical recommendations and solutions that help clients achieve project objectives while meeting regulatory requirements.
Foster strong working relationships with colleagues across ERM's global network.
Contribute to a culture of safety, inclusion, collaboration, and continuous improvement.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in Environmental Sciences, Environmental Engineering, or a related field.
1+ years of experience in the environmental or sustainability field.
Understanding of environmental and social effects related to mining, oil and gas, renewable energy, transportation, and/or related developments.
Interest in project management, including deliverable tracking, budget tracking, and client communications.
Ability to work effectively both independently and as part of a collaborative team.
Excellent writing, communication, organization, attention to detail, and time management skills.
Proficiency with Microsoft Office and project management tools including schedules and budget tracking tools.
Ability to prioritize multiple responsibilities and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
Strong commitment to safety and adherence to established health and safety protocols.
Strong commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion in the workplace.
Excellent analytical and critical thinking skills, including the ability to collect, synthesize, and evaluate large amounts of information.
Demonstrated growth mindset with the ability and desire to continuously learn and apply new knowledge and skills.
Collaborative, dependable, adaptable, and flexible working style.
Positive and confident approach when working with colleagues, clients, stakeholders, and project teams.
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.
Experience in environmental consulting, industry, or government.
Awareness of Canadian federal, provincial, and territorial regulations and guidelines, particularly environmental assessment and permitting processes in British Columbia, Alberta, Ontario, Yukon, Northwest Territories, and/or Nunavut, or familiarity with similar legislation in other jurisdictions.
Fluency in additional languages, including Indigenous languages and/or French.

Skills

Project management
Deliverable tracking
Budget tracking
Client communications
Microsoft Office proficiency
Project management tools
Schedules
Budget tracking tools
Critical thinking
Strategic problem-solving
Analytical skills
Information synthesis
Information evaluation
Collaboration
Dependability
Adaptability
Flexibility
Communication
Organization
Attention to detail
Time management

Location

Vancouver, BC
Calgary, AB
Toronto, ON

Work Type

Hybrid

Experience Level

Early-career professional
1+ years of experience

Education Level

Bachelor's degree in Environmental Sciences, Environmental Engineering, or a related field.

Salary/Compensations

$68,700–$85,900 (CAD)

Benefits

Paid time off
Parental leave
Medical insurance
Dental insurance
Vision insurance
Life insurance
Disability insurance
AD&D insurance
RRSP/DPSP

About the Company

ERM is the largest global pure play sustainability consultancy, partnering with the world’s leading organizations to create innovative solutions to sustainability challenges and unlock commercial opportunities that meet the needs of today while preserving opportunity for future generations.
ERM is committed to creating a diverse, equitable and inclusive work environment, recognizing diversity as a strength that helps create better solutions for clients.
ERM's diverse team of world-class experts supports clients across their organizations to operationalize sustainability, underpinned by deep technical expertise in addressing environmental, health, safety, risk and social issues.
ERM's 'boots to boardroom' approach allows for the development of strategic and technical solutions that advance objectives on the ground or at the executive level.

Equal Opportunity

ERM welcomes and encourages applications from people with disabilities. Reasonable 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, Indigenous identity, or status as a protected veteran or qualified individual with a disability.