Managing Technical Consultant, Environmental Scientist

ERM; Yellowknife; On-site; CAD 96,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive benefits

Paid time off

Parental leave

Retirement plan

Job summary

ERM is seeking a Managing Technical Consultant, Environmental Scientist to lead high-impact aquatic programs across Canada and mentor multidisciplinary teams from Yellowknife. You will guide studies, deliver science-based recommendations, and ensure regulatory compliance in a dynamic environment.

You will manage planning, execution, and reporting for environmental studies, permitting, and impact assessments while collaborating with toxicologists, hydrologists, and fisheries biologists.

Qualifications

• BSc in Aquatic Biology, Marine Biology or similar discipline.
• 4+ years organizing, managing, and executing field programs, including remote locations.
• Strong data management, analysis, and presentation skills.
• Commitment to safety and health protocols.
• Knowledge of Federal, Provincial, and Territorial regulations.
• Excellent writing and communication skills.
• Ability to lead projects and multidisciplinary teams.
• Able to work independently and in teams, with good time management.
• Valid driver's license and willingness to travel; not immigration sponsorship eligible.

Responsibilities

• Lead freshwater and/or marine field programs from planning through execution.
• Coordinate multidisciplinary project teams and provide technical guidance.
• Manage deliverables, schedules, budgets, and quality expectations.
• Analyze water quality, sediment quality, and biological datasets.
• Interpret findings and develop practical client recommendations.
• Prepare and deliver technical reports and environmental assessments.
• Support data management and QA processes.
• Collaborate with toxicologists, geochemists, hydrologists, and others.
• Maintain safety compliance and participate in safety committees.
• Travel to project sites and support field teams from Yellowknife.

Skills

Project leadership

Team mentorship

Data management

Safety compliance

Communication

Education

BSc Aquatic/Marine Biology

Tools

R

CABIN certified

Job description

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.

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. 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.

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