Impact Assessment & Regulatory Strategy Lead

ERM; Vancouver; Hybrid; CAD 110,000 - 147,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive benefits package

Travel opportunities

Career growth opportunities

Job summary

ERM is seeking a Principal Consultant to lead regulatory strategy for major capital projects across Western and Northern Canada, with a focus on Yukon-related work. The role emphasizes guiding clients through complex regulatory environments and delivering regulator-ready outcomes through strong leadership and client advisory excellence.

You will mentor and lead multidisciplinary teams, manage key engagements, and support business growth in Yukon and beyond while balancing schedule, budget, and

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or higher in environmental sciences, environmental engineering, environmental management, or related field.
• 6+ years of experience in impact assessment, regulatory permitting, or senior environmental advisory roles.
• Familiarity with Canadian territorial, provincial, and federal impact assessment and permitting frameworks (Yukon, BC, NWT, Nunavut).

Responsibilities

• Lead impact assessment and permitting strategies for major capital projects.
• Provide senior-level regulatory, environmental assessment, and permitting advice to clients.
• Manage complex project approvals across territorial, provincial, and federal regulatory frameworks.
• Lead Indigenous, stakeholder, and regulator engagement activities.
• Direct multidisciplinary project teams and oversee high-quality deliverables.
• Manage project budgets, schedules, scopes, and commercial performance.

Skills

Regulatory strategy

Client relationships

Leadership/multidisciplinary teams

Business development

Indigenous engagement

Written and verbal communication

Project management

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher in environmental sciences or related field

Job description

ERM is seeking a Principal Consultant to lead regulatory strategy for major capital projects across Western and Northern Canada, with a focus on Yukon-related work. The role emphasizes guiding clients through complex regulatory environments and delivering regulator-ready outcomes through strong leadership and client advisory excellence.

You will mentor and lead multidisciplinary teams, manage key engagements, and support business growth in Yukon and beyond while balancing schedule, budget, and