Help Shape More Sustainable, Inclusive, and Resilient Projects Across Communities and Industries ERM is seeking a Consultant, Social Performance (Part-Time) to join our growing team supporting impactful projects in Canada. In this Part‑Time role (24 hours/week), you will work alongside experienced practitioners, clients, Indigenous organizations, governments, and other stakeholders to address complex social, environmental, and economic challenges. From mining and energy to renewables and infrastructure, you will help shape projects that balance business objectives with community needs, social responsibility, and long‑term sustainability. This is an opportunity to build a meaningful consulting career while contributing to work that creates positive outcomes for people, communities, and the environment.

Why This Role Matters

As a Consultant, Social Performance, you will play an important role in advancing responsible development across Canada and internationally. Your expertise will help clients navigate social risks, strengthen community relationships, and embed responsible practices into major mining, renewables, infrastructure, and industrial projects. By combining research, stakeholder engagement, and strategic thinking, you will help organizations make informed decisions that generate tangible benefits for communities, Indigenous Nations, stakeholders, and project teams.

What Your Impact Is

- Make informed decisions through high-quality research, analysis, and communication of complex information.
- Understand and address social risks, opportunities, and stakeholder concerns.
- Develop practical strategies that support responsible business practices and project success.
- Build productive relationships with Indigenous Nations, communities,



governments, and other stakeholders.
- Deliver positive social, environmental, and economic outcomes through effective project execution.

What You’ll Bring

Required

- Post‑secondary degree in international development, law, public policy, political science, human rights, geography, public health, economics, social science, resource management, anthropology, or similar.
- 2+ years of relevant experience, including stakeholder and Indigenous engagement, fieldwork (e.g., interviews, focus groups), impact assessment, environmental and social due diligence, and/or related activities in Canada and/or internationally.
- Strong interpersonal and communication skills, both written and verbal, demonstrated through clear and respectful interactions with colleagues and clients.
- Strong time management, prioritization, and organizational skills.
- Keen attention to detail and the ability to tailor deliverables to the specific needs and audiences of clients and stakeholders.
- Ability to work collaboratively within a team environment, take direction, and work independently on tasks contributing to broader project outcomes.
- Ability to conduct research (e.g., web‑based research, literature reviews, surveys, and/or interviews), analyze data, and present findings clearly and concisely.
- Initiative and willingness to take on new responsibilities,



support current initiatives, and seek clarification when needed.
- Critical thinking and strategic problem‑solving skills.

Preferred

- Master’s degree (or higher) in a relevant field.
- Experience working with Indigenous Nations or Indigenous organizations in British Columbia and Northern Canada.
- Experience working with and/or engaging vulnerable populations.
- Previous consulting experience.
- Experience synthesizing complex environmental and engineering information into plain‑language summaries.
- Project management skills and experience.
- Working fluency in a second language (French or Spanish preferred).

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.

Key Responsibilities

Support successful consulting engagements through research, analysis, and preparation of project deliverables. Coordinate stakeholder engagement activities, including engagement planning, engagement tracking, and development of engagement materials. Support note‑taking and reporting for stakeholder meetings, client meetings, workshops, and engagement sessions. Conduct desktop research and literature reviews to support project delivery and inform the development of baseline studies, impact assessments, engagement plans, management plans, and related materials. Think critically and strategically to help enhance project outcomes and maximize value for clients. Collaborate with colleagues across ERM service areas, contributing expertise while supporting multidiscip

📌 Consultant, Social Performance (Canada)
🏢 ERM
📍 Canada