Technical Consulting Director

This is an outstanding opportunity for an experienced professional looking to advance their career with a global environmental leader, and to make a significant impact in successfully implementing ERM's global strategy.

Responsibilities:

• Be the lead aquatic biologist responsible for technical design and execution of project work related to environmental assessment and permitting for large-scale capital projects.
• Delegate work and serve as senior technical reviewer to ensure deliverables achieve client expectations for scope, budget, schedule, and quality.
• Inspire and mentor personnel for overall success of technical team.
• Provide leadership and expertise to expand our integrated water management services to our client base in Canada. Serve as a key member of the “core” technical team to drive growth in the areas of environmental effects design and assessment, land planning, facility siting & permitting, risk assessment and water resources management.
• Cultivate a culture of innovation within the team.
• Capitalize on existing ERM client relationships to expand ERM’s profile and market share through a combination of excellence in technical delivery and business development.
• Contribute to business development of ERM’s global impact assessment and planning service area. Identify and develop new opportunities, prepare effective technical proposals, and take an active leadership role in developing new business with new and existing clients.
• Actively contribute to ERM’s international aquatics technical community. Collaborate with other ERM global practitioners to execute projects. Participate on teams consisting of multi-disciplinary impact assessment professionals from multiple offices around the global ERM organization.

Who you are:

• 8+ years (20+ years preferred) of consulting experience in aquatics, impact assessment and permitting.
• MSc/PhD in earth science. Registered professional in a Canadian jurisdiction.
• Unquestionable integrity: and the experience, confidence, and stature to effectively address client and business needs and challenges.
• Solid grasp of the key regulatory drivers within the mining sector, as well as a high degree of technical competence and broad knowledge of impact assessment best practices.
• Recognized technical expertise by an established reputation in the marketplace, including positive reputation with key regulators relevant to environmental approvals.
• Demonstrated ability to develop and maintain long-term relationships with clients.
• Positive outlook, collaborative, and inspired by the success of ERM as a global company.

Working with ERM

Personal Development

• Career mapping tools and resources to help you decide how you want to grow your career
• ERM Academy training programs backed up by mentoring and coaching
• Technical communities and Yammer engagement to help you interact with any ERMer globally
• Tuition assistance and reimbursement for relevant conferences, seminars, professional memberships and designations

Recognition Programs & Financial Benefits

• Annual bonus to eligible employees, and awards for going above and beyond
• ER supported retirement savings with our Group RRSP
• Vacation starting at 3 weeks
• Parental leave top-up

Top-notch Medical and Wellbeing Benefits

• Extended medical, dental and vision plans for you and your dependents
• Life insurance and disability insurance
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Office Events

• Exciting client events
• Fun social events organized by our Social Activities Committee

Get involved in supporting organizations around the globe by collaborating with ERM’s international teams or through the efforts of the ERM Foundation.

For the Technical Consulting Director, Aquatics (Director Level) position, we anticipate the annual base pay of $134,383 – $162,345 (CAD). An employee’s pay position within this range will be based on several factors including, but not limited to, relevant education, qualifications, certifications, experience, skills, geographic location, performance, shift, travel requirements, sales or revenue-based metrics, and business or organizational needs.

ERM is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, sex, age, status as a protected veteran, or status as a qualified individual with disability.

Please submit your resume and brief cover letter.