Strategic Regulatory Lead — Impact Assessment & Permitting

ERM; Smithers; On-site; CAD 110,000 - 147,000; Full time

Job summary

ERM is seeking a Principal Consultant, Impact Assessment and Regulatory Strategy to lead regulatory approaches for major Canadian capital projects, with focus on Yukon, Western Canada, and the North.

You will guide clients through complex environmental assessment and permitting processes, working with Indigenous Nations, regulators, and multidisciplinary teams to align objectives with timelines and risk management.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or higher in environmental sciences, environmental engineering, environmental management, or related field.
• 6+ years in impact assessment, regulatory permitting, or senior environmental advisory roles.
• Familiarity with Yukon, British Columbia, Northwest Territories, and/or Nunavut.
• Advice to executives on regulatory outcomes and capital decisions.
• Experience leading multidisciplinary teams and managing budgets.
• Strong commercial judgment and client relationship skills.
• Experience working with Indigenous Nations and public stakeholders.
• Excellent writing and communication skills, with ability to meet deadlines.
• Willingness to travel across Canada.

Responsibilities

• Lead impact assessment and permitting strategies for major capital projects.
• Provide senior regulatory, environmental assessment, and permitting advice to clients.
• Manage complex project approvals across territorial, provincial, and federal regimes.
• Lead Indigenous, stakeholder, and regulator engagement activities.
• Direct multidisciplinary project teams and oversee high-quality deliverables.
• Manage project budgets, schedules, scopes, and commercial performance.
• Support proposal development, pricing strategies, and business growth initiatives.
• Strengthen client relationships and act as a trusted strategic advisor.
• Mentor and develop consulting staff while fostering a culture of excellence.

Skills

Client advisory

Regulatory strategy

Regulatory approvals

Project leadership

Stakeholder engagement

Indigenous relations

Communication skills

Travel readiness

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher

Equivalent experience

Job description

ERM is seeking a Principal Consultant, Impact Assessment and Regulatory Strategy to lead regulatory approaches for major Canadian capital projects, with focus on Yukon, Western Canada, and the North.

You will guide clients through complex environmental assessment and permitting processes, working with Indigenous Nations, regulators, and multidisciplinary teams to align objectives with timelines and risk management.