Senior Consultant, Environmental Monitor; Senior Consultant, Environmental Monitor

In-person
· Smithers

About 19 hours ago

Protect Canada’s most meaningful environments while shaping major, multimillion‑dollar projects.

Step into a role where your technical expertise directly safeguards ecosystems, influences critical project decisions, and supports Senior Consultant, Environmental Monitor with ERM. You’ll work on some of the most exciting and transformative projects across Canada—often in stunning, remote landscapes—while partnering with industry‑leading experts in fisheries, water, mining, and energy. This full‑time, fixed‑term opportunity (May 4–September 30, 2026) is a chance to expand your impact, grow with a global sustainability leader, and help clients deliver major infrastructure responsibly.

This role is essential to ensuring that complex construction activities meet environmental protection standards, regulatory expectations, and ERM’s commitment to sustainability. You will be the eyes and ears on the ground—verifying compliance, protecting sensitive habitats, and guiding project teams in real time. Your work will directly influence environmental outcomes on high‑visibility projects that shape communities, industries, and ecosystems.

• Safeguard aquatic species and sensitive habitats across diverse Canadian environments.
• Support multimillion‑dollar mining and energy projects with real‑time environmental expertise.
• Provide accurate, field‑based insights that shape project decisions and regulatory compliance.
• Help advance ERM’s global strategy by delivering high‑quality environmental monitoring work.
• Build meaningful relationships with construction teams, environmental specialists, regulators, and Indigenous partners.

• Diploma or degree in environmental science, biology, natural resources, or a related discipline.
• Registered Professional Biologist (or equivalent).
• 3+ years of experience in environmental monitoring on construction projects.
• Electrofishing certification and experience completing fish salvage operations.
• Intermediate First Aid and Transportation Endorsement.
• Strong commitment to safety and adherence to established Health & Safety procedures.
• Experience working around heavy machinery and active construction zones.
• Knowledge of Federal, Provincial, and Territorial environmental regulations and guidelines relevant to construction.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills, problem‑solving abilities, and collaboration skills.
• A positive, proactive, self‑starting approach aligned with ERM’s global mission.
• Willingness and ability to travel to remote locations, stay in work camps, follow site safety/orientation requirements, and complete drug and alcohol testing.
• Driver’s License
  
  Required:
  
  Valid driver’s license and/or ability to operate a company vehicle due to frequent travel to client locations.

• ATV Safety training.
• Swiftwater Rescue certification.

This position is not eligible for immigration sponsorship.

• Conduct regular on‑site environmental monitoring during all phases of construction to ensure compliance with environmental permits, regulations, and mitigation plans.
• Document site conditions, contractor compliance, and environmental concerns through detailed field notes, photographs, and daily reports.
• Communicate issues promptly and support development of corrective actions.
• Lead fish salvage operations in accordance with provincial and federal requirements.
• Apply appropriate fish capture techniques (minnow trapping, electrofishing, seining) to safely relocate aquatic species.
• Maintain accurate records of fish handling, species identification, relocations, and environmental conditions.
• Uphold animal welfare standards and safety procedures at all times.
• Assess, install, and maintain erosion and sediment control (ESC) measures such as silt fences, turbidity curtains, diversion channels, and sediment traps.
• Monitor water quality (e.g., turbidity, pH) to ensure compliance with regulatory thresholds.
• Prepare daily or weekly monitoring reports with data, observations, and recommended actions.
• Liaise with contractors, engineers, environmental…