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Are you ready to shape the way organizations approach sustainability and community development? At ERM, we’re looking for a Managing Consultant, Sustainability to join our Social Performance team. This is more than a consulting role—it’s an opportunity to influence strategic decisions, foster reconciliation, and drive meaningful change across industries and communities. If you thrive in complex, multi-party environments and want to make a lasting impact, this is your chance.

As a Managing Consultant, you’ll operate at the intersection of sustainability, corporate strategy, and community development. You’ll lead high-profile projects that support resource development, reconciliation, and corporate sustainability initiatives—helping clients navigate complexity and deliver on their commitments to people and the planet.

• Strategic Leadership: Drive projects that shape sustainability strategies, governance frameworks, and community engagement programs.
• Client Partnership: Build trusted relationships with companies, Indigenous organizations, and governments to deliver solutions that matter.
• Market Growth: Contribute to ERM’s commercial success by identifying opportunities, leading proposals, and advancing thought leadership.
• Cultural Influence: Support ERM’s values and ERM Canada’s Reconciliation Strategy while fostering an inclusive, high-performing team culture.

• Master’s degree in sustainability, business management, community development, natural resource governance, or Indigenous studies.
• 4+ years of consulting experience delivering strategic advisory services (e.g., strategy, policy, corporate sustainability, engagement, organizational effectiveness).
• 4+ years of relevant work experience in northern Canada.
• Exceptional writing skills for diverse audiences (communities, executives, etc.).
• Deep knowledge of sustainable community development, modern treaties, natural resource governance, socio-economic development, and northern co‑management regimes.
• Driver's License Required: This position requires a valid driver's license and/or the ability to operate a company vehicle due to the nature of job duties, which include frequent travel to various client locations across a large geographical area.
• This position is not eligible for immigration sponsorship.

• 5+ years of consulting experience delivering strategic advisory services (e.g., strategy, policy, corporate sustainability, engagement, organizational effectiveness).
• Proven ability to lead multidisciplinary teams and manage complex projects across geographies and service lines.
• Strong initiative, problem‑solving skills, and ability to thrive in dynamic environments.

• Lead and manage all aspects of project delivery—scope, schedule, budget, and quality.
• Develop sustainability strategies, materiality assessments, and reporting aligned with recognized standards.
• Build and maintain internal and external networks to drive business growth.
• Contribute to ERM’s culture by mentoring team members and supporting reconciliation initiatives.

This role is ideal for a strategic thinker with a passion for sustainability and community development. If you’re ready to lead transformative projects and grow your career with a global leader, apply now and make your impact with ERM.

For the Managing Consultant, Sustainability position, the anticipated annual base pay is $95,564–$116,400 (CAD). Actual pay will depend on factors such as education, experience, skills, location, performance, and business needs. In some cases, pay may fall outside this range. This role may be eligible for bonus pay (casual and fixed term/flex force employees are not bonus eligible).

We offer a comprehensive benefits package, including paid time off, parental leave, medical, dental, vision, life, disability, AD&D insurance, 401(k) or RRSP/DPSP, and other applicable benefits to eligible employees.

Note: Bonuses, commissions, and other forms of additional compensation are not guaranteed and subject to the sole discretion of ERM and its policies and procedures.

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.

ERM welcomes and encourages applications from people with disabilities. Reasonable 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, Indigenous identity, or status as a protected veteran or qualified individual with a 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!