Senior Environmental Assessment & Permitting Lead

ERM; Vancouver; On-site; CAD 91,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid time off

Parental leave

Medical, dental, vision insurance

Life insurance

Disability insurance

AD&D insurance

RRSP/DPSP benefits

Job summary

ERM is seeking a Managing Consultant to lead environmental assessment coordination and provincial permitting across Canada. The role centers on regulatory strategy, stakeholder engagement, and delivering compliant environmental solutions for complex infrastructure projects.

You will mentor teams, liaise with regulators and clients, and contribute to multi‑jurisdictional deliverables while supporting business development and marketing efforts. A strong BC/ON/Yukon footprint is preferred.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in environmental sciences, biology, or environmental engineering.
• 4+ years in resource development or consulting.
• Experience with Canadian federal/provincial environmental processes.

Responsibilities

• Provide strategic regulatory guidance for client projects.
• Lead environmental assessment and permitting efforts across jurisdictions.
• Engage regulators, Indigenous communities, and stakeholders.
• Contribute to client deliverables and project management.
• Support business development and marketing through research and proposals.

Skills

Stakeholder engagement

Regulatory guidance

Regulatory strategy

Attention to detail

Writing and communication

Education

Bachelor’s degree in environmental sciences/biology/environmental engineering

Job description

ERM is seeking a Managing Consultant to lead environmental assessment coordination and provincial permitting across Canada. The role centers on regulatory strategy, stakeholder engagement, and delivering compliant environmental solutions for complex infrastructure projects.

You will mentor teams, liaise with regulators and clients, and contribute to multi‑jurisdictional deliverables while supporting business development and marketing efforts. A strong BC/ON/Yukon footprint is preferred.