Principal Consultant, Auditor – EHS Regulatory Compliance and Management Systems

ERM  is seeking a motivated and well-rounded  Principal Consultant, Auditor – EHS Regulatory Compliance and Management Systems  to join our Safe and Sustainable Operations team in  Western Canada (Vancouver or Calgary).  ERM delivers a wide range of services related to EHS regulatory compliance, program development, management systems, due diligence transaction evaluations, training, and non-financial auditing and risk management. As a member of the team, you will conduct audits of regulatory and sustainable frameworks, and develop strategies, programs, procedures, and tools to support and improve our Clients’ EHS programs.
The ideal candidate will bring a wealth of EHS technical capabilities and an understanding of business processes to help our clients proactively address their EHS risks and challenges. This is an excellent career opportunity for an experienced professional to work with an expert consulting team on challenging EHS management projects for large global clients. Access to ERM s international consulting experts provides knowledge sharing of best practices across industry sectors and provides ongoing learning opportunities.
Responsibilities   Lead EHS compliance, management system and sustainability framework audits as a single auditor, or as part of an audit team.
Provide technical support in development of EHS strategies, processes, plans, and reports to support client management systems and programs.
Support ERM’s Safe and Sustainable Operations Team; grow capability and capacity to meet international mining standards such as ICMM Performance Expectations, the Copper Mark, the Cyanide Code and Towards Sustainable Mining.
Project manage sustainable operations national and global programs, creating effective and efficient teams that operate safely in a variety of industrial sectors.
Communicate effectively with clients, technical resources, and team members to control budget, schedule, and scope.
Conduct training, in-field coaching, and lead meetings / presentations.
Support ERM Partners and Project Managers to effectively manage and deliver projects.
Effectively steward and build client relationships leading to repeat business.
Build strong collaborative relationships with other ERM employees.
Required qualifications   Undergraduate or master’s degree in environmental, sustainability or related health and safety science, engineering, or business education (combined with environmental, health, safety, and quality work experience). Or equivalent experience.
6+ years (12+ years preferred) of relevant work experience, either consulting or industry in an EHS role, with work experience preferrable both in Canada and internationally.
Broad experience in assessing EHS management systems, including experience in mining and metals as well as other high hazard industries (e.g. oil and gas, petrochemicals, pulp & paper, and power generation sectors.)
Health, safety, or environmental specialization with a preference for a diversified candidate that can demonstrate experience in all aspects.
Familiar with information solutions/data analytics to support management system implementation and analysis.
Understanding and/or working knowledge of the Canadian EHS regulatory environment.
Interpersonal skills with the ability to establish client relationships, including ability to interact with senior management as well as frontline employees in an industrial setting.
Ability to effectively communicate technical information (oral and written).
Ability to work independently or with a team to accomplish complex tasks.
Flexibility to handle multiple assignments while meeting strict deadlines.
Willingness to travel and spend time out of the office (up to 40% of time).
Certifications such as EP (EMS LA), EP (CEA), CSRP, P.Eng., MBA, or similar highly desirable.
For the Principal Consultant, Auditor – EHS Regulatory Compliance and Management Systems position, we anticipate the annual base pay of $ 114,581- $ 140,000 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,…