Shape Canada’s Most Complex Environmental Projects Into Real-World ImpactStep into a high-impact leadership role with ERM, one of the world’s leading sustainability and environmental consulting firms. As a Principal Consultant, Senior Project Manager (Environmental Assessment) based in Canada, you will lead complex, multidisciplinary environmental projects with budgets of up to $2 M+, guiding them from strategy through execution. This is an opportunity to influence nationally significant mining, energy, and infrastructure initiatives—balancing environmental responsibility, regulatory excellence, and commercial success. Your leadership will help shape projects that deliver lasting environmental, social, and economic value.
Why This Role Matters?
ERM’s clients depend on us to deliver critical capital projects where environmental, regulatory, and social considerations are central to success. In this role, you will provide senior-level project leadership—ensuring delivery is safe, on schedule, within budget, and aligned with the highest quality standards.
You’ll act as a trusted advisor, helping clients navigate complex regulatory landscapes, mitigate risks, and make informed decisions. Your work will directly strengthen long-term client partnerships, drive repeat business, and reinforce ERM’s reputation for delivering high-profile, multi-stakeholder projects with integrity and precision.
What Your Impact Is:Lead end-to-end delivery of complex environmental projects and proposals, including EAs/EISs, permitting, management plans, and regulatory strategiesTranslate client objectives into clear execution plans—aligning scope, budget, timelines, and team resourcesPartner with senior client stakeholders to understand priorities, manage risks, and deliver practical,



defensible solutionsEnsure robust project controls across financial performance, forecasting, invoicing, and risk managementDrive business growth by identifying opportunities, shaping pursuits, and supporting proposal developmentMentor and develop project managers and technical teams, strengthening ERM’s delivery capabilityFoster collaboration across ERM’s national and global networkChampion a culture of health, safety, quality, and environmental stewardshipWhat You’ll Bring:
RequiredBachelor’s degree in environmental science, environmental engineering, or a related field; advanced degree is an asset6+ years of consulting experience in environmental or related technical disciplines, with progressive responsibility for complex project deliveryDemonstrated experience in the mining and/or energy sectors, including regulatory-driven capital projectsProven ability to provide senior-level oversight of complex environmental scopes across multiple projects and clientsStrong leadership, communication, organizational, and time-management skills in fast-paced, deadline-driven environmentsAbility to work independently while aligning with ERM governance, quality, and risk management expectationsDemonstrated proficiency in project management practices, including change management, risk management, quality management, and financial controlsStrong financial acumen, including budget oversight, forecasting, invoicing,



and performance managementAdvanced proficiency in Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, Power Point) and familiarity with project management tools and reportingDriver’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.
Preferred8+ years of consulting experience preferred in environmental or related technical disciplines, with progressive responsibility for complex project deliveryExperience developing and managing complex project schedules, including dependencies and critical path analysisProficiency with scheduling and tracking tools (e.g., MS Project, Primavera P6, Smartsheet)Experience overseeing environmental, regulatory, permitting, and/or field programs across disciplinesField experience (e.g., wildlife, terrestrial ecology, soils, wetlands, aquatic biology, hydrology) to support oversight and reviewExperience identifying client opportunities and influencing pursuit strategy, scope, and commercial positioningPMP or equivalent project management certificationBilingual in English and French and/or SpanishKey

Responsibilities:
Provide senior leadership across multiple concurrent projects, ensuring delivery meets scope, schedule, budget, quality, and safety expectationsAct as the primary point of accountability from proposal through execution and final deliveryLead, mentor, and develop project teams, fostering accountability and career growthChampion health, safety, and risk management across all projectsBuild and maintain strong client relationships, managing expectations and resolving issues proactivelyCoordinate multidisciplinary teams and subcontractors to deliver high-qua

📌 Principal consultant, senior project manager (Calgary)
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