Technical Consulting Director, Hydrologist (Director Level)

ERM; Vancouver; Hybrid; CAD 134,000 - 163,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading environmental consulting firm invites applications for the position of Technical Consulting Director, Hydrologist in their Water practice. This senior role involves leading water studies for mining projects and shaping business strategy, requiring significant expertise in hydrology and impact assessments. Candidates should possess strong client management skills and be able to thrive in a collaborative, multidisciplinary environment.

Benefits

Bonuses

Retirement plans

Generous vacation

Parental leave

Comprehensive health coverage

Social events

Qualifications

• P.Eng. or P.Geo certification required.
• Over 8 years of consulting experience in water resource management.
• Strong understanding of regulatory drivers in mining.

Responsibilities

• Provide oversight and technical guidance to Integrated Water Resources team.
• Lead preparation of technical documents for client projects.
• Support business development efforts and client relationship building.

Skills

Leadership

Client management

Technical expertise in hydrology

Team-building

Education

MSc / PhD in civil or environmental engineering

Job description

Technical Consulting Director, Hydrologist (Director Level)

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This is an outstanding opportunity for a Hydrologist, Technical Consulting Director seeking a leadership role in our Water practice. You will design and lead water studies for major mining projects across Canada . Your work will support environmental assessments, permitting, operational decisions, and closure planning throughout the mining lifecycle. You can work from our offices in Vancouver, Calgary, or Toronto, remotely, or in a hybrid model. This senior role involves shaping strategy and growing our business in Canada.

ERM is a global leader in environmental, health, safety, risk, and social consulting with offices in over 40 countries. We work with Fortune 500 companies and governments to address sustainability challenges. Your contributions will be vital to these projects.

As a Technical Director , you will provide oversight and technical guidance to our Integrated Water Resources team, leveraging expertise in hydrology, hydrogeology, geochemistry, and toxicology. You will focus on delivering insights and value through technical analyses and models, especially in water management, impact assessments, and permitting for large-scale mining projects. You will serve as a key client contact and represent ERM, helping to build relationships and win new projects.

Your responsibilities :

• Provide technical expertise to expand water management services and client base in Canada, contributing to impact assessment, permitting, risk assessment, and site closure projects.
• Lead preparation of technical documents, from hands-on interpretation to delegating to junior staff and reviewing.
• Support business development by identifying opportunities, preparing proposals, and developing client relationships.
• Leverage existing client relationships to enhance ERM's profile through technical excellence and business growth.
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to integrate work and communicate findings effectively.

Who you are :

• P.Eng. or P.Geo with MSc / PhD in civil or environmental engineering or related fields.
• 8+ years (15+ preferred) in consulting for water resource management, impact assessment, and permitting in mining, with expertise in hydrometeorology, water modeling, and environmental water quality.
• Strong understanding of regulatory drivers in mining and energy sectors, with broad impact assessment knowledge.
• Excellent team-building, influencing skills, integrity, and client management experience.
• Recognized technical reputation and positive regulator relationships.
• Proven ability to develop and maintain long-term client relationships.

Working with ERM

ERM has delivered outstanding services in Canada for over 35 years, with over 250 employees. We value diversity and inclusion, supporting personal development through training, mentoring, and technical communities. Our benefits include bonuses, retirement plans, generous vacation, parental leave, comprehensive health coverage, and social events.

The annual base salary for this role ranges from CAD 134,383 to CAD 162,345, depending on qualifications and experience. Benefits include paid time off, insurance, retirement plans, and more. Apply via our careers page .

ERM is committed to diversity and equal opportunity. We welcome applicants with disabilities and provide accommodations upon request. We do not accept unsolicited resumes from agencies.

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