Senior Environmental Project Manager (Senior Level)

ERM; Saskatoon; Hybrid; CAD 93,000 - 104,000; Full time

Job summary

ERM, a leading global provider of environmental consulting services, is seeking a Senior Environmental Project Manager to oversee significant projects across Canada. Candidates should have a strong background in environmental consulting and project management, with a focus on fostering a diverse and inclusive workplace. The position offers flexibility, competitive remuneration, and the chance to impact sustainability initiatives nationally.

Benefits

Paid time off

Paid parental leave

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

401(k) or RRSP / DPSP

Qualifications

• 4+ years (6+ years preferred) of experience in relevant fields.
• Experience with regulatory agencies and environmental assessment processes.
• Fluency in English, additional languages are a plus.

Responsibilities

• Provide project management and senior project leadership on projects with budgets up to $2M.
• Lead a team of technical specialists delivering impact assessments and permitting.
• Manage project performance and mitigate risks through project management tools.

Skills

Project Management

Environmental Consulting

Risk Management

Regulatory Strategies

Client Relationship Management

Team Leadership

Education

Bachelor’s degree in sciences, environment, business, engineering or related field

Tools

Microsoft Office

Primavera P6

Job description

Senior Environmental Project Manager (Senior Level)

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ERM (Environmental Resources Management) is a leading global provider of environmental, health, safety, risk, and social consulting services. We are currently seeking a Senior Environmental Project Manager to join our team to help shape and support the growth of our Canadian Project Management Team. This position would ideally be based in one of our Canadian offices (e.g., Vancouver, Smithers, Whitehorse, Calgary, Saskatoon, Toronto, Ottawa), but would allow for flexibility and remote work from other locations. Applicants in other locations in Canada will also be considered.

This is an opportunity for a values-driven Senior Project Manager looking to advance their career with a global environmental services leader. At ERM, you will work with the world's leading organizations, delivering innovative solutions, and helping them to understand and manage their sustainability and business challenges. In this role, you will :

• Provide project management and senior project leadership on projects with budgets up to $2M
• Lead a rapidly growing team of technical specialists delivering impact assessment, permitting, reclamation and / or contaminated sites or other environmental or sustainability work throughout Canada
• Play a key role in helping to grow our business in the sectors where we work
• Enjoy a flexible working arrangement from one of our offices across Canada, and / or working remotely / from home

We want to do great things; we need your help.

As a Senior Project Manager with a passion for the environment you will be motivated by leading multidisciplinary teams to deliver projects and proposals for EAs / EISs, permit applications and management plans, strategic and annual planning, risk management, regulatory and engagement strategies, socio-economic strategies, and / or environmental management systems.

You will represent ERM and play a key role helping to build our business and win new projects. The ideal candidate will have proven experience managing projects in British Columbia, Alberta, Ontario and / or Nunavut related to provincial / territorial permitting and impact assessment processes. The successful candidate will become a leader in ERM Canada’s Project Management Team and will be connected with ERM’s regional team of environmental and social experts. Your big-picture thinking, and ability to build strong external and internal relationships based on trust and reciprocity will be valued.

Responsibilities :

• Work on multiple projects and serve as Project Manager to produce deliverables that meet client expectations for scope, budget, schedule, and quality while managing risks and implementing ERM’s quality standards for deliverables.
• Provide project management leadership for projects advancing through provincial / territorial / federal environmental assessment and permitting processes. This includes working closely with ERM Partners, Technical Directors, and Project Managers to provide regulatory support to clients, lead internal technical teams, and support the timely delivery of quality products that fully meet the client and regulator’s requirements.
• Contribute to overall success of Project Management Team through leading, managing performance, hiring and retention, inspiring and mentoring team members.
• Actively contribute to ERM’s project management technical community and collaborate with other ERM global practitioners to execute projects.
• Use project management tools and controls to manage project performance and mitigate risk.
• Build strong collaborative relationships with other ERM employees worldwide.
• Partake in ERM internal and external training opportunities to maintain and grow work-related skills and remain current on changes to regulatory requirements.
• Actively embrace and support ERM’s leading health and safety training and workplace environment.
• Think critically and strategically, helping to influence the impact of our work within our team, and positive outcomes for our clients.
• Liaise with accounting teams to support timely submission and payment of client invoices.
• Proactively and collaboratively work across ERM teams to secure project team resources.
• Contribute to business development of ERM’s service areas. Identify and develop new opportunities, prepare effective proposals, including development of scopes and cost estimates, and take an active leadership role in developing new business with new and existing clients.

Qualifications and desirable skills :

• Bachelor’s degree or higher in sciences, environment, business, engineering or a related field. Or equivalent experience.
• 4+ years (6+ years preferred) of related experience, ideally with experience in environmental consulting services, environmental impact assessment, or equivalent industry experience within relevant business sectors.
• Experience delivery of complex, large projects and programs across sectors (such as oil and gas, ports, marine, mining, renewables, etc.).
• High integrity with negotiating and influencing skills.
• Ability to demonstrate ERM values related to risk management and become a safety ambassador.
• Experience and confidence to effectively address client needs and develop / maintain client relationships.
• Experience working with the provincial / territorial and federal regulatory agencies, Indigenous groups, and the public.
• Excellent communication, time management and organizational skills.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office and project management approaches / tools; capability with Primavera P6 is an asset.
• Strong commitment to safety, including following established health and safety protocols.
• Strong commitment to diversity, equity and inclusiveness in the workplace.
• Demonstrate a growth mindset and keen interest and ability to learn new skills and knowledge, applying and integrating on an ongoing basis.
• Collaborating naturally, are dependable and flexible.
• Experience working with Indigenous groups, particularly in the context of regulatory processes, including the use of Indigenous knowledge is an asset.
• Experience with community and stakeholder engagement is an asset.
• English is required and fluency in multiple languages (e.g., Indigenous languages, French) is an asset.
• Proven experience supporting clients with assessment leadership and provincial / territorial permitting processes in British Columbia, Alberta, Nunavut or Ontario is an asset.

For the Senior Environmental Project Manager position, we anticipate the annual base pay of $93,000 – $103,831 (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 employee’s fall outside of the range based on the factors noted above.This jobmay be eligible for bonus pay (casual and fixed term / flex force employees are NOT bonus eligible).

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.

ERMwelcomes 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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