Managing Technical Consultant, Air Quality Scientist/Engineer

ERM: Environmental Resources Management; Smithers; Hybrid; CAD 93,000 - 104,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading environmental consultancy in Canada is seeking a Managing Technical Consultant, Air Quality Scientist/Engineer. This role offers the opportunity to lead critical air quality studies and influence sustainability practices. Candidates should have a BSc and at least 4 years of relevant experience. The position's salary is between $93,309 and $103,831 CAD, depending on qualifications. Employees receive a comprehensive benefits package, emphasizing inclusivity and equal opportunity.

Benefits

Comprehensive benefits package

Paid time off

Professional development opportunities

Qualifications

• 4+ years in air quality studies or environmental consulting.
• Strong understanding of air emissions and regulatory frameworks.
• Ability to travel frequently for field work.

Responsibilities

• Lead air quality and meteorological studies.
• Drive compliance strategies and permitting processes.
• Serve as a trusted advisor to clients.

Skills

Air quality analysis

Project management

Communication

Spreadsheet and database skills

Education

BSc in Environmental Engineering or related field

MSc and/or P.Eng or equivalent preferred

Tools

Meteorological instrumentation

Air quality monitoring software

Job description

Lead the Future of Air Quality Consulting with ERM

Are you ready to shape the environmental strategies of some of the world’s most influential industries? At ERM, we don’t just consult—we partner with global leaders to solve complex air quality and climate challenges. As a Managing Technical Consultant, Air Quality Scientist/Engineer, based in Vancouver, BC; Smithers, BC; Calgary, AB; or Saskatoon, SK (with flexibility for other locations across Canada), you’ll play a pivotal role in driving innovation, ensuring compliance, and influencing sustainable practices nationwide.

This is more than a technical role—it’s a strategic opportunity to lead projects that matter, collaborate with top-tier experts, and make a measurable impact on environmental stewardship.

Why This Role Matters

ERM’s Air Quality & Climate Change team is one of the largest and fastest-growing in the industry, delivering cutting-edge solutions for clients navigating regulatory landscapes and sustainability goals. With global sales exceeding $50M and a North American team of 300+ specialists, you’ll join a powerhouse community committed to advancing air quality and climate initiatives.

What Your Impact Is

• Lead critical air quality and meteorological studies that influence major industrial projects.
• Drive compliance strategies and permitting processes that shape environmental outcomes.
• Implement climate change initiatives, from GHG inventories to emission reduction programs.
• Serve as a trusted advisor to clients and regulators, ensuring projects meet the highest standards.

What You’ll Bring

Required

• BSc in Environmental Engineering, Atmospheric Science, or related field.
• 4+ years in consulting or industry, with proven leadership in air quality and meteorological field studies.
• Strong understanding of air emissions, reporting processes, and regulatory frameworks.
• Advanced spreadsheet and database skills.
• Exceptional communication and project management abilities.
• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment and travel as needed.
• 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

• MSc and/or P.Eng or equivalent professional designation.
• 6+ years in consulting or industry, with proven leadership in air quality and meteorological field studies.
• Experience with Environmental Assessments and complex permitting programs.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead air quality and meteorological field studies, including proposal development and compliance reporting.
• Conduct air quality analyses, regulatory evaluations, and emission inventories.
• Install and manage meteorological and air quality instrumentation.
• Develop accurate air quality permits for Alberta and BC; liaise with regulators for approvals.
• Prepare NPRI reports and quantify pollutant emissions.
• Implement climate change projects (GHG inventories, energy efficiency, verification).
• Author air quality management and monitoring plans.
• Deliver projects on time, within scope and budget, ensuring quality standards.
• Build strong relationships with clients, ERM teams, and subcontractors.

For the Managing Technical Consultant, Air Quality Scientist/Engineer 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. 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.

ERM does not accept recruiting agency resumes. Please do not forward resumes to our job 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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