Consultant, Social Performance (Part-Time) (Government)

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

In this role,



you will support ERM projects and clients to strengthen community and Indigenous engagement and effectively manage social risks and opportunities associated with major capital projects and industrial operations.

Your work will help clients:

- 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.

Working as part of multidisciplinary teams, you will help develop innovative, actionable solutions to some of the most pressing social challenges facing industry today.

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.
- Robust 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 new initiatives, and seek clarification when needed.
- Critical thinking and strategic problem-solving skills.
- This position is not eligible for immigration sponsorship.

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 l

📌 Consultant, Social Performance (Canada)
🏢 Canadian Inclusion
📍 Canada