Facilitator (Field Based) (Yellowknife)

Facilitator (Field Based) (Yellowknife)

24 Sep
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Environmental Resources Management (ERM)
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Yellowknife

24 Sep

Environmental Resources Management (ERM)

Yellowknife

ERM is hiring an Inuk Facilitator to support the planning, delivery, and reporting of a multi-day forum. This forum will bring together representatives from boards, governments, Indigenous organizations, and other northern partners to discuss how environmental review and permitting processes work in the north and identify opportunities for collaboration.

The successful candidate will serve as a co‑facilitator for a 2.5-day workshop taking place October 20‑22, 2026, at the Canadian High Arctic Research Station (CHARS) in Cambridge Bay, Nunavut. The facilitator will help create an inclusive and productive environment for discussion while ensuring Inuit perspectives and northern realities are reflected throughout the process.

This is a part‑time, limited‑term role with a duration of 4 weeks involving preparation, workshop delivery, and reporting activities.

Schedule Work will occur between September and October 2026 and will include planning meetings, preparation activities, workshop delivery, and reporting support. Attendance in Cambridge Bay is required from October 20‑22, 2026. Some flexibility may be required to accommodate project schedules and participant availability.

Responsibilities

- Bring knowledge of Inuit perspectives, community priorities, and northern realities to support effective engagement and dialogue.
- Attend and support planning meetings, and ongoing coordination with project teams and the project steering committees.
- Assist with development of facilitation agendas, preparation booklets, process decks, and participant materials.
- Co‑facilitate an in‑person multi‑day workshop.
- Support small group discussions and report‑back sessions.
- Encourage inclusive participation and support productive dialogue among diverse participants.
- Contribute to meeting documentation, reporting, and synthesis of key discussion themes, actions, and next steps.
- Promote a professional, collaborative, and respectful working environment.

Qualifications and Experience

We recognize that relevant experience can be gained through many pathways. Ideal candidates will demonstrate some combination of the following:
- Experience facilitating meetings, community discussions, workshops, committee meetings, or other collaborative discussions is considered an asset.
- Experience working with Inuit organizations, communities, boards, committees, or governance bodies.
- Strong verbal communication, interpersonal, and organizational skills.
- Ability to build relationships and create a welcoming environment for participants.
- Knowledge of Nunavut and northern issues, governance, or regulatory processes is considered an asset.
- Comfort using email, Microsoft Office applications,



and virtual meeting platforms such as Microsoft Teams or Zoom.
- Access to a reliable personal computer and internet connection to participate in virtual planning meetings, review materials, and complete project‑related tasks.
- Project materials will be provided electronically.

Salary and Benefits

For the Facilitator position, the anticipated annual base pay is $55.33-$84.87 (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 subject to the sole discretion of ERM and its policies and procedures (casual and fixed term/flex force employees are not bonus eligible).

- paid time off (vacation, sick, and floating holidays)
- parental leave
- medical
- dental
- vision
- life
- disability
- AD&D; insurance
- 401(k)
- other applicable benefits to eligible employees

Who We Are

As the largest global pure play sustainability consultancy, we partner with the world’s leading organizations, creating creative 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.

ERM is proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity employer. We do not discriminate based upon race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, status as a protected veteran, status as an individual with a disability, or other applicable legally protected characteristics.

Thank you for your interest in ERM!





Notice Regarding Use of Artificial Intelligence (AI) in Hiring

Our organization uses artificial intelligence (AI) technologies to assist in the recruitment process. These tools may help screen, assess, and/or evaluate applicants based on information provided in resumes, applications, and other submitted materials. All AI systems are designed to support fair and efficient hiring decisions and operate under human oversight. By submitting your application, you acknowledge and consent to the use of AI tools in evaluating your candidacy. If you have questions or need accommodations, please contact us at [email protected].

At ERM, sustainability is our business. We are the world’s largest advisory firm focused solely on sustainability, offering unparalleled expertise across business and finance. ERM partners with clients to operationalize sustainability at pace and scale, through our unique combination of strategic transformation and technical delivery capabilities.

Our diverse global team of experts works with the world’s leading organizations to help them set clear sustainability targets, measure progress and operationalize strategy through deep implementation and business transformation. With more than 50 years of experience, our ability to integrate sustainability solutions and our depth and breadth of technical knowledge are why organizations choose to partner with us as their trusted adviser. Every one of us firmly believes in the potential to create value for our clients through an integrated approach to sustainability (because we have personally seen it and professionally achieved it).

Our team members are passionate about client service. We work closely with our clients to help them operationalize their sustainability goals and meet their environmental, health and safety objectives while advancing ERM’s purpose through delivering tangible progress in what the United Nations coined The Decade of Action. Organizing our people across globally integrated communities of technical and strategic talent positions ERM to be a “boots to boardroom” leader in bringing that value creation to our clients, partners, and the world.

We recruit exceptional professionals with a personal and professional passion for sustainability and nurture them to even greater success as specialists. We prepare our consultants to bring integrated, innovative and sustainable solutions to our clients and provide opportunities for ongoing development across a variety of subject areas related to technical, business, and personal growth. At ERM, effort pays off and becomes career defining work that leaves a positive imprint on our planet.

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