Principal Consultant, Strategic Engagement & Indigenous Interests Assessment

Vancouver - Canada

Monthly Salary: Not Disclosed

Posted on: 8 hours ago

Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

Lead the Future of Indigenous Engagement and Strategic Impact at ERM

Are you ready to shape meaningful change and influence how organizations advance reconciliation in Canada At ERM were not just consultantswere trusted partners driving sustainable solutions and fostering respectful relationships with Indigenous Nations. This is your opportunity to lead a practice that matters where your expertise will create lasting impact for communities clients and the environment.

Why This Role Matters

As a Principal Consultant Strategic Engagement & Indigenous Interests Assessment you will be a key leader within ERM Canadas Regulatory and Permitting Team. Your work will directly support ERMs Reconciliation Strategy and the Calls to Action from the Truth and Reconciliation Commission of Canada. This role is about more than complianceits about building trust integrating Indigenous knowledge into decision-making and shaping projects that respect rights and deliver shared benefits.

What Your Impact Is

Drive strategic Indigenous engagement and consultation programs that influence major infrastructure natural resource and renewable energy projects.
Lead Indigenous Interests Assessments and integrate Indigenous knowledge into environmental and social impact assessments.
Advise clients and internal teams on culturally appropriate practices regulatory frameworks and reconciliation strategies.
Mentor and inspire multidisciplinary teams while fostering collaboration with Indigenous Nations and stakeholders.

What Youll Bring

Required:

Bachelors degree or higher in Indigenous Studies Environmental Sciences Anthropology Sociology Geography or related field.
6 years of experience in Indigenous engagement consultation and/or Indigenous interests assessment.
Proven track record working with Indigenous Nations in BC and/or across Canada.
Expertise in regulatory frameworks including BC Environmental Assessment Office or BC Energy Regulator guidelines.
Strong leadership facilitation and technical writing skills.
Drivers License Required: This position requires a valid drivers 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.
Ability to travel within Canada (approx. 10%).

Preferred:

10 years of experience in Indigenous engagement consultation and/or Indigenous interests assessment.
Experience with Indigenous-led or co-developed assessment models.
Familiarity with stakeholder engagement platforms (e.g. Jambo NetBenefit StakeTracker Borealis).
Knowledge of federal and other provincial/territorial regulations (Alberta Ontario Yukon NWT Nunavut).

Key Responsibilities

Design and lead Indigenous engagement and consultation programs with clients Indigenous Nations regulators and stakeholders.
Conduct Indigenous Interests Assessments in compliance with Duty to Consult and Free Prior and Informed Consent (FPIC).
Support Indigenous Knowledge and Traditional Land Use studies assess impacts on rights and interests and develop mitigation strategies.
Integrate Indigenous perspectives into environmental assessments and project design.
Provide strategic regulatory leadership and prepare filings engagement summaries and technical reports.
Mentor junior consultants and contribute to internal capacity building.
Participate in business development through proposals and client engagement.
Maintain expertise through ongoing training and stay current on regulatory changes.

Location: Flexible within British Columbia (Vancouver Smithers) or other Canadian offices (Whitehorse Calgary Saskatoon) with remote options available.

Join ERM and make a difference where it matters mostadvancing reconciliation respecting Indigenous rights and shaping sustainable futures.

For the Principal Consultant Strategic Engagement & Indigenous Interests Assessment position the anticipated annual base pay is $108001$131050 (CAD). Actual pay will depend on factors such as education experience skills location performance and business some cases pay may fall outside this range. This role may be eligible for bonus pay (casual and fixed term/flex force employees are not bonus eligible).

We offer a comprehensive benefits package including paid time off parental leave medical dental vision life disability AD&D insurance 401(k) or RRSP/DPSP and other applicable benefits to eligible employees.

Note:Bonuses commissions and other forms of additional compensation are not guaranteed and subject to the sole discretion of ERM and its policies and procedures.

Who We Are:

As the largest global pure play sustainability consultancy we partner with the worlds leading organizations creating innovative solutions to sustainability challenges and unlocking commercial opportunities that meet the needs of today while preserving opportunity for future generations.

At ERM we know that creating a diverse equitable and inclusive work environment is an essential part of making our company a great place to build a career. We also see our diversity as a strength that helps us create better solutions for our clients. Our diverse team of world-class experts supports clients across the breadth of their organizations to operationalize sustainability underpinned by our deep technical expertise in addressing their environmental health safety risk and social issues. We call this capability our boots to boardroom approach for its comprehensive service model that allows ERM to develop strategic and technical solutions that advance objectives on the ground or at the executive level.

Please submit your resume and brief cover letter.

ERMwelcomes and encourages applications from people with disabilities. Reasonable accommodations are available on request for candidates taking part in all aspects of the selection process.

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

ERM does not accept recruiting agency resumes. Please do not forward resumes to our jobs alias ERM employees or any other company location. ERM is not responsible for any fees related to unsolicited resumes.

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