Principal Consultant, Auditor – EHS Regulatory Compliance and Management Systems

ERM: Environmental Resources Management; Vancouver; Hybrid; CAD 114,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading sustainability consultancy is looking for a Principal Consultant, Auditor for EHS Regulatory Compliance and Management Systems in Vancouver, Canada. The role involves leading audits, developing EHS strategies, and managing client relationships. The ideal candidate has over 6 years of experience in EHS, strong communication skills, and a relevant degree. This position offers competitive salary and benefits, including performance bonuses and pay for travel.

Benefits

Paid time off

Medical and dental insurance

401(k) or RRSP/DPSP

Qualifications

• 6+ years relevant work experience in an EHS role, preferably in Canada and internationally.
• Experience assessing EHS management systems in various high hazard industries.
• Understanding of the Canadian EHS regulatory environment.

Responsibilities

• Lead EHS compliance audits, managing projects from initiation to completion.
• Develop EHS strategies and support management systems for clients.
• Conduct training and provide in-field coaching.

Skills

EHS regulatory compliance

Client relationship management

Technical communication

Data analytics

Project management

Education

Undergraduate or master’s degree in environmental or related field

Tools

Management systems

EHS software solutions

Job description

ERM is seeking a motivated and well-rounded Principal Consultant, Auditor – EHS Regulatory Compliance and Management Systems to join our Safe and Sustainable Operations team in Western Canada (Vancouver or Calgary). ERM delivers a wide range of services related to EHS regulatory compliance, program development, management systems, due diligence transaction evaluations, training, and non-financial auditing and risk management. As a member of the team, you will conduct audits of regulatory and sustainable frameworks, and develop strategies, programs, procedures, and tools to support and improve our Clients’ EHS programs.

The ideal candidate will bring a wealth of EHS technical capabilities and an understanding of business processes to help our clients proactively address their EHS risks and challenges. This is an excellent career opportunity for an experienced professional to work with an expert consulting team on challenging EHS management projects for large global clients. Access to ERM\'s international consulting experts provides knowledge sharing of best practices across industry sectors and provides ongoing learning opportunities.

Responsibilities

• Lead EHS compliance, management system and sustainability framework audits as a single auditor, or as part of an audit team.
• Provide technical support in development of EHS strategies, processes, plans, and reports to support client management systems and programs.
• Support ERM’s Safe and Sustainable Operations Team; grow capability and capacity to meet international mining standards such as ICMM Performance Expectations, the CopperMark, the Cyanide Code and Towards Sustainable Mining.
• Project manage sustainable operations national and global programs, creating effective and efficient teams that operate safely in a variety of industrial sectors.
• Communicate effectively with clients, technical resources, and team members to control budget, schedule, and scope.
• Conduct training, in-field coaching, and lead meetings / presentations.
• Support ERM Partners and Project Managers to effectively manage and deliver projects.
• Effectively steward and build client relationships leading to repeat business.
• Build strong collaborative relationships with other ERM employees.

Required qualifications

• Undergraduate or master’s degree in environmental, sustainability or related health and safety science, engineering, or business education (combined with environmental, health, safety, and quality work experience). Or equivalent experience.
• 6+ years (12+ years preferred) of relevant work experience, either consulting or industry in an EHS role, with work experience preferrable both in Canada and internationally.
• Broad experience in assessing EHS management systems, including experience in mining and metals as well as other high hazard industries (e.g. oil and gas, petrochemicals, pulp & paper, and power generation sectors.)
• Health, safety, or environmental specialization with a preference for a diversified candidate that can demonstrate experience in all aspects.
• Familiar with information solutions/data analytics to support management system implementation and analysis.
• Understanding and/or working knowledge of the Canadian EHS regulatory environment.
• Interpersonal skills with the ability to establish client relationships, including ability to interact with senior management as well as frontline employees in an industrial setting.
• Ability to effectively communicate technical information (oral and written).
• Ability to work independently or with a team to accomplish complex tasks.
• Flexibility to handle multiple assignments while meeting strict deadlines.
• Willingness to travel and spend time out of the office (up to 40% of time).
• Certifications such as EP (EMS LA), EP (CEA), CSRP, P.Eng., MBA, or similar highly desirable.

For the Principal Consultant, Auditor – EHS Regulatory Compliance and Management Systems position, we anticipate the annual base pay of $ 114,581- $ 140,000 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!

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