Principal Consultant, Impact Assessment & Regulatory Strategy

Lead approvals that unlock investment. Advise executives with confidence. Shape Canadas most consequential capital projects.

ERM is seeking a Principal Consultant Impact Assessment & Regulatory Strategy based in Vancouver Calgary or Whitehorse to play a leading role in advising major organizations on some of Canadas most complex highvalue capital projects. This is a senior advisory opportunity for an experienced professional who understands how regulatory outcomes shape investment decisionsand who brings the credibility judgment and presence to guide executives through regulatory complexity with confidence.

Why This Role Matters

Across Canada project proponents are under increasing pressure to secure regulatory approvals faster manage risk more effectively and deliver outcomes that meet regulatory Indigenous environmental and commercial expectations.

This role exists to help clients move critical capital projects forward with certaintyby setting smart regulatory strategies early aligning approvals with investment and schedule realities and delivering disciplined execution without surprises. You will sit at the centre of these conversations advising senior decisionmakers engaging regulators and leading integrated teams on projects that truly matter.

What Your Impact Is

• Enable marketcritical approvals that protect project schedules capital and reputational risk

• Advise executives and project sponsors on regulatory pathways approval risk and decisionmaking under uncertainty

• Lead the delivery of complex impact assessment and permitting submissions that stand up to regulatory scrutiny

• Strengthen ERMs reputation as a trusted advisor for complex regulatory approvals across Canada

• Contribute directly to the growth of ERMs highvalue regulatory and impact assessment practice

What Youll Bring

Required

• Bachelors 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 within consulting industry or government

• Deep knowledge of Canadian federal provincial and territorial impact assessment and permitting frameworks including experience in British Columbia Alberta Yukon and/or Nunavut

• Demonstrated experience leading complex regulatory approvals and multidisciplinary teams

• Proven ability to advise clients at the executive and project sponsor level

• Experience managing complex scopes budgets and project schedules

• Welldeveloped experience working with Indigenous Nations and public stakeholders in regulatory contexts

• Ability to travel frequently for client business and conferences

  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

Preferred

• 12 years of experience in impact assessment or regulatory advisory roles

• Eligible to obtain a professional designation (e.g. RPBio)

• Fluency in additional languages (e.g. Indigenous languages French)

• Demonstrated success leading regulatory approvals for major mining projects; experience in energy renewables or infrastructure considered an asset

• Strong commercial judgment proposal leadership and client relationship management experience

Key Responsibilities

• Lead Regulatory Strategy for Major Capital Projects: Define and execute impact assessment and permitting strategies that align regulatory requirements with client business objectives investment timelines and risk tolerance.

• Serve as a Trusted Senior Advisor: Work closely with ERM Partners Key Account Managers and senior client leaders to provide clear defensible advice on regulatory pathways approval risk and schedule certainty.

• Deliver Complex Regulatory Approvals: Lead the planning and execution of impact assessment applications across federal provincial and territorial regimesprimarily British Columbia Alberta Yukon and Nunavutincluding regulator engagement information requests and Indigenous and stakeholder processes.

• Lead Multidisciplinary Teams: Direct integrated teams of biophysical social and regulatory specialists to deliver highquality regulatorready submissions on time and on budget.

• Drive Commercial Outcomes: Support account growth proposal development scope definition and pricing strategies. Partner with ERM leadership to originate and convert new work.

• Build ERMs Market Position: Strengthen ERMs profile as a goto advisor for complex approvals through thought leadership client excellence and internal practice leadership.

• Mentor and Develop Talent: Coach senior consultants and managers set clear expectations and reinforce ERMs standards for technical excellence commercial discipline and client service.