Senior Permitting Strategist – Lead Complex Projects

ERM; Saskatoon; Presencial; CAD 118.000 - 147.000; Jornada completa

Descripción de la vacante

ERM is seeking a Principal Technical Consultant, Permitting Specialist to join our Regulatory and Permitting Team in British Columbia, preferably Vancouver, BC. This role leads complex permitting efforts, mentors teams, and coordinates with regulators and Indigenous groups to advance mining, oil & gas, renewable energy, and transportation projects.

With 6+ years in regulatory consulting, you will guide permit strategies, drive project timelines, and contribute to ERM’s growth across Canada,

Formación

• Bachelor's degree in environmental or earth sciences, environmental engineering, environmental management, or a related field.
• 6+ years of experience in environmental/regulatory consulting, or equivalent industry experience within relevant business sectors.
• Registration, or eligibility to apply to become a registered professional with a combination of academic and professional experience to be considered a Qualified Professional within British Columbia for oversight of and/or certifying regulatory applications and deliverables.
• In-depth working knowledge of British Columbia environmental and natural resource legislation, and mining-associated federal legislation.
• Understanding of regulatory permitting requirements and compliance management related to mining, as well as oil and gas, renewable energy, and transportation projects.
• Proven experience leading and collaborating within integrated teams delivering high-quality permit applications.
• Excellent writing, communication, organizational, and time management skills.
• Demonstrated ability to prioritize competing demands and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
• Experience providing direction to client and consulting teams regarding permit application content requirements that support successful regulatory review.
• Experience engaging with regulators. Experience with Indigenous engagement is an asset.
• Driver's license required and ability to travel across large geographic areas.

Responsabilidades

• Provide technical direction and regulatory leadership for projects advancing through regulatory review and approval processes.
• Partner with ERM Partners and Project Managers to deliver regulatory support, lead project teams, and ensure timely, high-quality deliverables that meet client and regulator expectations.
• Establish and maintain productive relationships with regulators and support engagement activities with Indigenous groups, communities, and stakeholders throughout project design and permitting processes.
• Offer expert guidance on regulatory and permitting requirements across jurisdictions and sectors while fostering knowledge development within the Regulatory and Permitting Team.
• Manage multiple projects simultaneously, balancing scope, budget, schedule, and quality expectations.

Conocimientos

Regulatory expertise

Permitting leadership

Written communication

Stakeholder engagement

Team leadership

Indigenous engagement (asset)

Educación

Bachelor's degree in environmental or earth sciences/environmental engineering/environmental management

Master's degree (preferred)

Herramientas

GIS

Desktop publishing

Descripción del empleo

ERM is seeking a Principal Technical Consultant, Permitting Specialist to join our Regulatory and Permitting Team in British Columbia, preferably Vancouver, BC. This role leads complex permitting efforts, mentors teams, and coordinates with regulators and Indigenous groups to advance mining, oil & gas, renewable energy, and transportation projects.

With 6+ years in regulatory consulting, you will guide permit strategies, drive project timelines, and contribute to ERM’s growth across Canada,