Consulting Senior Associate, Environmental Assessment and Permitting (Government)

Launch Your Career in Environmental Consulting and Help Shape Sustainable Development Across Canada

At ERM, your work will help guide some of Canada's most significant infrastructure, renewable energy, mining, transportation, and resource development projects. As a Consulting Senior Associate, Environmental Assessment and Permitting based in Vancouver, BC, Calgary, AB, or Toronto, ON, you will play a meaningful role in helping clients navigate complex regulatory processes while supporting environmentally and socially responsible project outcomes. This is an exciting opportunity for an early-career professional to collaborate with industry-leading experts, strengthen consulting and project management skills, and contribute to projects that create lasting value for communities, businesses, and the environment.

Why This Role Matters

Environmental approvals and permitting play a critical role in advancing projects that support communities, economic development, and the transition to a more sustainable future. In this role, you will help clients navigate regulatory requirements, support environmental assessment processes, and contribute to strategic solutions for complex environmental challenges.

As part of ERM's multidisciplinary team, you will gain exposure to projects across Canada, work alongside recognized technical specialists, and build expertise within one of the world's leading sustainability consulting organizations. Your work will directly influence responsible project development while helping clients balance environmental, social, and business objectives.

What Your Impact Is

As a Consulting Senior Associate,



Environmental Assessment and Permitting, you will support the planning, permitting, and environmental assessment of projects across sectors such as renewable energy, mining, transportation, and oil and gas. Your contributions will help clients make informed decisions, meet regulatory requirements, engage stakeholders effectively, and advance projects responsibly.

You will:

- Support regulatory, permitting, and environmental impact assessment activities for a variety of client projects.
- Collaborate with project managers and technical specialists to deliver high-quality project outcomes that meet client expectations.
- Support community and stakeholder engagement activities throughout project planning and permitting processes.
- Assist with permit application scoping, regulatory research, technical writing, permitting documentation, environmental management plans, and development of client recommendations.
- Coordinate and integrate technical input from ERM subject matter experts.
- Support project delivery by helping manage data collection, information review, GIS coordination, desktop publishing assignments, and regulatory documentation.
- Build collaborative relationships with ERM professionals across Canada and around the world.
- Contribute to business development initiatives through client research, proposal preparation,



and marketing support activities.
- Apply critical thinking and strategic problem-solving to help deliver meaningful outcomes for clients and communities.

Required

- Bachelor's degree in Environmental Sciences, Environmental Engineering, or a related field.
- 1+ years of experience in the environmental or sustainability field.
- Understanding of environmental and social effects related to mining, oil and gas, renewable energy, transportation, and/or related developments.
- Interest in project management, including deliverable tracking, budget tracking, and client communications.
- Ability to work effectively both independently and as part of a collaborative team.
- Excellent writing, communication, organization, attention to detail, and time management skills. Please demonstrate within application, resume, and cover letter.
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office and project management tools including schedules and budget tracking tools.
- Ability to prioritize multiple responsibilities and meet deadlines in a quick-paced environment.
- Strong commitment to safety and adherence to established health and safety protocols.
- Strong commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion in the workplace.
- Excellent analytical and critical thinking skills, including the ability to collect, synthesize, and evaluate large amounts of information.
- Demonstrated growth mindset with the ability and desire to continuously learn and apply new knowledge and skills.
- Collaborative, dependable, adaptable, and flexible working style.
- Positive and confident approach when working with colleagues, clients, stakeholders,

📌 Consulting Senior Associate, Environmental Assessment and Permitting (Toronto)
🏢 Canadian Inclusion
📍 Toronto