Principal Consultant, Impact Assessment & Regulatory Strategy

Responsibilities

• Lead regulatory strategy for major capital projects by defining impact assessment and permitting strategies aligned with client business objectives.
• Serve as a senior advisor to executives and project sponsors, providing guidance on regulatory pathways and approval risks.
• Direct the delivery of complex impact assessment applications across federal, provincial, and territorial regimes.
• Lead multidisciplinary teams of biophysical, social, and regulatory specialists to ensure high-quality, timely submissions.
• Drive commercial outcomes through proposal development, scope definition, and client relationship management.
• Mentor and develop junior talent, including senior consultants and managers, to maintain technical and commercial excellence.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree or higher in environmental sciences, environmental engineering, environmental management, or a related field.
• 6+ years of experience in impact assessment, regulatory permitting, or senior environmental advisory roles.
• Deep knowledge of Canadian federal, provincial, and territorial regulatory frameworks (specifically BC, AB, YT, or NU).
• Proven experience leading complex regulatory approvals and managing multidisciplinary teams.
• Demonstrated ability to advise clients at the executive and project sponsor level.
• Experience working with Indigenous Nations and public stakeholders in regulatory contexts.
• Valid driver's license and ability to travel frequently to client locations.

Preferred Qualifications

• 12+ years of experience in impact assessment or regulatory advisory roles.
• Eligibility to obtain a professional designation (e.g., RPBio).
• Fluency in additional languages, such as French or Indigenous languages.
• Demonstrated success leading regulatory approvals for major mining, energy, renewables, or infrastructure projects.
• Strong commercial judgment and experience in proposal leadership.

Benefits

• Competitive annual base pay ranging from $117,889 to $147,235 CAD.
• Comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, vision, life, and disability insurance.
• Retirement savings support through 401(k) or RRSP/DPSP.
• Paid time off and parental leave.
• Eligibility for bonus pay.

About the Company

ERM is the world's largest pure-play sustainability consultancy. We partner with leading organizations to create innovative solutions to sustainability challenges, helping them operationalize strategy through a unique "boots to boardroom" approach. With over 50 years of experience, we provide deep technical expertise to help clients navigate environmental, health, safety, risk, and social issues while driving commercial value.