Managing Technical Consultant, Environmental Scientist

Environmental Resources Management (ERM); Canada; On-site; CAD 96,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid time off

Medical insurance

Dental

Vision care

Retirement plan

Job summary

ERM in Canada (Yellowknife, NT) seeks an experienced Managing Technical Consultant, Environmental Scientist to lead freshwater/marine field programs, mentor multidisciplinary teams, and deliver strategic environmental solutions across Canada.

You will guide studies informing regulatory processes and support environmental permitting, monitoring, and impact assessments while growing client relationships and ensuring technical excellence.

Qualifications

• BSc in Aquatic Biology, Marine Biology or similar discipline.
• 4+ years organizing, managing, and executing field programs, including boating and remote locations.
• Strong data management, analysis, and presentation skills.
• Strong commitment to safety, including following established Health & Safety protocols.
• Expertise with Federal, Provincial, and Territorial regulations and guidelines.
• Excellent writing, communication, and time management skills.
• Demonstrated ability to lead projects, coordinate multidisciplinary teams, and manage competing priorities.
• Enjoys working collaboratively and independently; able to travel and work remotely when needed.

Responsibilities

• Lead and oversee freshwater and/or marine field programs from planning through execution.
• Coordinate multidisciplinary project teams and provide technical guidance.
• Manage project deliverables, schedules, budgets, and quality expectations.
• Compile, manage, review, and analyze water quality, sediment quality, and biological datasets.
• Interpret scientific findings and develop practical recommendations for clients and stakeholders.
• Prepare, review, and deliver technical reports, including environmental monitoring reports and impact assessments.
• Support data management and quality assurance processes.
• Collaborate with toxicologists, geochemists, hydrologists, fisheries biologists, wildlife biologists, and other specialists to develop integrated environmental solutions.
• Maintain safety requirements and participate in health and safety committees.
• Support client relationships and business development through technical expertise and service.
• Travel to project sites and remote locations as required.

Skills

Leadership

Project management

Data analysis

Communication

Safety compliance

Field operations

Education

BSc in Aquatic Biology or Marine Biology

Graduate degree in Aquatic Biology or Marine Biology

Tools

R

CABIN certification

Job description

Managing Technical Consultant, Environmental Scientist

Lead High-Impact Environmental Programs That Help Shape Sustainable Development Across Canada

ERM is seeking a Managing Technical Consultant, Environmental Scientist to join our office in Yellowknife, NT. This is an opportunity for an experienced environmental scientist with a strong background in aquatic sciences/fisheries or biodiversity to provide technical leadership on complex projects, mentor multidisciplinary teams, and deliver strategic environmental solutions for clients across Canada. Working alongside toxicologists, geochemists, hydrologists, fisheries biologists, wildlife biologists, and other environmental specialists, you will help guide scientific studies that inform critical environmental decisions, support regulatory processes, and contribute to responsible resource development. As a senior member of the team, you will play a pivotal role in managing environmental programs from planning through execution, ensuring technical excellence, client satisfaction, and the delivery of high-quality scientific outcomes.

Why This Role Matters?

Healthy ecosystems are fundamental to sustainable development, environmental stewardship, and regulatory compliance. As a Managing Technical Consultant, Environmental Scientist you will help clients navigate complex environmental challenges by leading studies, interpreting scientific data, and providing credible, science-based recommendations. Your expertise will directly influence environmental monitoring programs, permitting strategies, and impact assessments supporting major infrastructure, mining, energy, and development projects. This role offers the opportunity to combine technical leadership, project management, and scientific excellence while contributing to projects that have lasting environmental and social significance.

What Your Impact Is

• Lead complex freshwater and marine aquatic resource programs across Canada.
• Provide technical direction and mentorship to project teams conducting field investigations and environmental studies.
• Deliver high-quality scientific analyses and reporting that support environmental assessments, permitting, and regulatory compliance.
• Build trusted relationships with clients and regulatory stakeholders.
• Contribute to multidisciplinary projects by integrating your scientific expertise with broader environmental disciplines.
• Support business growth through technical excellence, collaboration, and client service.
• Help shape sustainable environmental outcomes through science-driven decision-making.

What You'll Bring

• Required BSc in Aquatic Biology, Marine Biology or similar discipline.
• 4+ years of experience organizing, managing, and executing field programs, including boating experience and working in remote locations.
• Strong data management, analysis, and presentation skills.
• Strong commitment to safety, including following established Health & Safety protocols.
• Expertise with Federal, Provincial, and Territorial regulations and guidelines.
• Excellent writing, communication, and time management skills.
• Demonstrated ability to lead projects, coordinate multidisciplinary teams, and manage competing priorities.
• Enjoys working collaboratively and positively within a team setting as well as working independently.
• Ability to prioritize and meet deadlines in a fast-paced work environment.
• Ability to travel and work in remote locations in a variety of terrain and weather conditions.
• 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 Graduate degree in Aquatic Biology, Marine Biology or similar discipline.
• Experience with aquatic studies involving water quality, sediment quality, fish and biotic communities, including benthic macroinvertebrates, zooplankton, periphyton, and phytoplankton.
• Experience using the open-source program R or similar.
• Marine experience.
• CABIN certified.
• Boat operating experience.
• Prior experience in environmental consulting, government, and/or the mining sector, preferably in northern Canada.
• Experience leading environmental monitoring programs, permitting initiatives, and impact assessments.
• Experience mentoring junior scientists and field staff.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and oversee freshwater and/or marine field programs from planning through execution.
• Coordinate multidisciplinary project teams and provide technical guidance.
• Manage project deliverables, schedules, budgets, and quality expectations.
• Compile, manage, review, and analyze water quality, sediment quality, and biological datasets.
• Interpret scientific findings and develop practical recommendations for clients and stakeholders.
• Prepare, review, and deliver technical reports, including environmental monitoring reports, environmental permitting documentation, and impact assessments.
• Support data management and quality assurance processes.
• Collaborate with toxicologists, geochemists, hydrologists, fisheries biologists, wildlife biologists, and other specialists to develop integrated environmental solutions.
• Maintain strict adherence to health and safety requirements and promote a culture of safety excellence, including participating in Occupational Health and Safety Committee.
• Support client relationships and contribute to business development activities through technical expertise and exceptional service.
• Travel to project sites and remote locations as required.
• Support multi-disciplinary field teams that are deploying from Yellowknife to project sites.
• Support Area Manager in office management.

Salary

For the Managing Technical Consultant, Environmental Scientist position, the anticipated annual base pay is $95,600–$120,000 (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.

Benefits

• 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.

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. ERM is not responsible for any fees related to unsolicited resumes.

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