Environmental Resources Management

ERM is seeking a Principal Consultant to join our Canadian team with a focus on social performance and socioeconomic impact assessment. The successful candidate will provide technical leadership at a senior level and manage project delivery/teams. They will be responsive and adaptable to rapidly evolving legal, regulatory and social expectations to advise clients and secure timely approvals for natural resource and other projects in Canada, and effectively identify and manage social risks.

This is a full-time, permanent position. ERM is a leading global consultancy for social performance. In Canada, our Social Performance team includes more than 40 dedicated consultants working supporting a variety of sectors and clients through services related to social impact, human rights, stakeholder engagement, sociopolitical risk, and DE&I.

Responsibilities

• Provide technical expertise, leadership and project management for a variety of projects related to mining, oil and gas, power, renewables, and other sectors. Expected project delivery activities may relate to socioeconomic impact/risk assessments; community/Indigenous engagement and participatory processes; developing strategies and plans; report writing, reviewing and quality control; and providing insightful and actionable recommendations to clients.
• Mentor junior- and mid-level consulting staff to support development of their skill sets including technical skills, project experience, and general consulting and decision-making skills.
• Contribute to proposals and business development, including development of technical scopes and cost estimates in accordance with ERM’s policies and processes.
• Build relationships with clients to support new and repeat business.
• Work with other global ERM resources to deepen relationships with ERM key clients to expand ERM’s profile and market share through a combination of excellence in technical delivery and business development support.

Qualifications and Desired Skills

Technical Skills/Experience

• Experience leading socioeconomic impact assessments, land use assessments, developing management and mitigation plans, conducting social due diligence reviews, etc. Demonstrated experience working within regulatory processes for extractives industries and/or major capital projects in Canada is an asset.
• Experience working collaboratively with Indigenous peoples in Canada, and with clients on Indigenous-related issues, including creative and innovative approaches tailored to project-specific needs.
• Experience advising clients on best practices for social performance, with an understanding of issues and best practices in Canada and internationally. 
• Experience developing and delivering presentations, trainings, and leading discussions with small and large groups of diverse stakeholders. Facilitation experience is an asset.
• Experience developing proposals, budgets, and workplans.

Consulting Skills/Experience

• Versatile, responsive, and results-oriented, with strong critical thinking skills.
• Exceptional communication and technical writing skills, with a keen attention to detail and understanding of how to frame deliverables to suit the specific need/audience.
• Strong project management skills and experience, and a proven ability to work closely with clients, team members, and other stakeholders.
• Proven ability to organize, prioritize and complete deadline-driven tasks; be flexible and adaptable to changing priorities and deadlines; and maintain flexibility and work independently with minimal supervision.
• Proven ability to present information to clients, stakeholders, Indigenous communities, and colleagues in a concise and persuasive manner.
• Business acumen to understand/communicate business risk and challenges and recognize commercial opportunities.
• Commitment to working with a diverse team including mentorship and/or line management of more junior staff.
• Commitment to safety and following established health and safety protocols.
• Willing and able to travel domestically (and, if required, internationally) is preferred.

General

• Post-secondary degree in international development, geography, public health, economics, social science, law, public policy, political science, resource management, anthropology or similar. Masters degree (or higher) is an asset.
• 6 years minimum experience required and 10+ years of progressively responsible experience including demonstrated ability to lead discrete scopes of work preferred; manage teams and budgets; and provide technical guidance, oversight, and quality control. Experience in a consulting role is an asset.
• Valid driver’s license and good driving record.
• Fluency in English is required. Working ability (speaking and writing) in other languages, especially French or Spanish, is an asset. 

For the Principal Consultant, Social Performance and Social Impact position, we anticipate the annual base pay of $112,670– $133,631 CAD. An employee’s pay position within this range will be based on several factors including, but not limited to, relevant education, qualifications, certifications, experience, skills, geographic location, performance, shift, travel requirements, sales or revenue-based metrics, and business or organizational needs. We also may have instances where compensation may be outside of the range, based on the factors noted above. This job is also eligible for an annual discretionary based performance bonus.

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

You can apply for this role through https://www.erm.com/careers/apply/ or through the internal careers portal if you are a current employee.

Note: No amount of pay is considered to be wages or compensation until such amount is earned, vested, and determinable. The amount and availability of any bonus, commission, or any other form of compensation that are allocable to a particular employee remains in the Company's sole discretion unless and until paid and may be modified at the Company’s sole discretion, consistent with the law.

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!