Senior Consultant, Environmental Compliance Advisor; Permitting

Position: Senior Consultant, Environmental Compliance Advisor (Permitting)
Shape the future of sustainable development—lead regulatory strategy on Canada’s most complex projects.
At  ERM , as a  Senior Consultant, Environmental Compliance Advisor (Permitting)  based in  Canada (preferred Calgary; flexible across Vancouver, Smithers, Saskatoon, or Toronto, with remote options) , you will play a strategic role at the intersection of environmental regulation, infrastructure development, and sustainability. This is more than a technical position—you will act as a trusted advisor, guiding clients through evolving regulatory frameworks while enabling responsible project delivery.

You’ll collaborate with multidisciplinary experts and industry leaders to influence key project decisions and drive meaningful environmental outcomes across Canada.

Why This Role Matters?
Environmental and regulatory landscapes in Canada are rapidly evolving, with increasing complexity across federal and provincial requirements. In this role, you will help clients move critical projects forward while ensuring compliance, sustainability, and strong relationships with regulators and local communities. Your work will directly support responsible development across industries such as oil and gas, renewable energy, transportation, and mining.

What Your Impact Is:

Provide regulatory, permitting, and environmental compliance guidance to support project success and proper environmental protection during construction

Help clients confidently navigate federal and provincial regulatory requirements

Strengthen ERM’s reputation as a trusted sustainability and regulatory advisor

Build strong, collaborative relationships with internal teams and clients across regions

What You’ll Bring :

Required:

Technical diploma in environmental sciences, environmental engineering, or related field

3+ years of experience in the resource development industry, particularly oil and gas and/or within British Columbia (BC)

Understanding of federal and BC provincial environmental permitting and regulatory frameworks related to oil and gas, renewable energy, transportation, and/or related developments

Expertise with Canadian federal and BC provincial regulations and guidelines around topics such as permitting or environmental assessment

Experience with one or more of the following:

developing or implementing management plans and environmental protection plans

environmental compliance workflow and databases

environmental monitoring and compliance during construction

Familiarity with project management approaches, field planning/coordination, and progress reporting

Ability to conduct independent validation and quality control of permitting datasets or reports authored by others

Excellent writing, communication, organization, attention to detail, and time management skills

Proficiency with Microsoft Office, and proven ability to learn online applications (e.g., Smartsheets, Power BI, SharePoint-based tools)

Ability to prioritize and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment with multiple clients

Ability to work both collaboratively and independently as needed

Strong commitment to safety, including adherence to established health and safety protocols

Strong commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion in the workplace

This position is not eligible for immigration sponsorship

Preferred:

Bachelor degree in environmental sciences, environmental engineering, or related field

Prior experience in environmental consulting, industry, or government

Experience with projects regulated by BC Environmental Assessment Office, BC Energy Regulator, or Canadian Energy Regulator in pre‑construction or construction phases

Experience working with Indigenous groups, communities, and stakeholders

Familiarity with permitting processes across multiple sectors (mining, oil and gas, renewable energy, transportation)

Driver’s License

Required:

This position requires a valid driver’s 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.

Key Responsibilities:

Lead development of key project deliverables, including: data collection and ongoing maintenance (e.g., compiling…