Senior Consultant, Environmental Monitor Senior Consultant, Environmental Monitor

Senior Consultant, Environmental Monitor (Fixed-Term)

Environmental Resources Management Hybrid
· Remote
· Smithers, BC, CA ... more 4 months ago

Build projects that protect ecosystems—where it matters most.

This is a fantastic fixed‑term opportunity for an experienced Senior Consultant, Environmental Monitor based in Smithers, Calgary, Vancouver, or Whitehorse to advance their career with ERM
, a global leader in environmental and sustainability consulting. In this role, you will be at the forefront of major, high‑profile construction projects—helping ensure environmental protection, regulatory compliance, and responsible development while contributing directly to ERM’s global strategy and long‑term impact.

You will work on complex, multimillion‑dollar projects across Canada, including travel to stunning remote locations, and collaborate with a growing, high‑performing team of fisheries and environmental specialists delivering work nationally and globally. Whether working from one of our offices or in a hybrid arrangement, this role offers meaningful responsibility, technical depth, and the opportunity to make a tangible difference.

Environmental performance during construction is critical to project success, regulatory confidence, and ecosystem protection. As a Senior Consultant, Environmental Monitor, you will play a key role in ensuring construction activities meet environmental requirements while protecting sensitive aquatic and terrestrial environments. Your expertise will help clients in the mining and energy sectors deliver projects responsibly across every phase of the project lifecycle.

• Safeguard fish, wildlife, and sensitive habitats during active construction.
• Ensure compliance with federal, provincial, and territorial environmental regulations.
• Enable responsible delivery of complex, multimillion‑dollar projects across Canada.
• Influence environmental best practices through on‑site leadership and collaboration.
• Represent ERM’s values and technical excellence in the field and with clients and regulators.

You are a confident, collaborative environmental professional who thrives in dynamic field environments. You bring strong technical expertise, a commitment to safety, and the ability to communicate effectively with construction teams, specialists, and regulators. You are proactive, detail‑oriented, and motivated by ERM’s mission to do great things — for clients, communities, and the environment.

• Diploma or degree in environmental science, biology, natural resources, or a related discipline.
• Registered Professional Biologist (RPBio) or equivalent professional designation.
• 3+ years of experience conducting environmental monitoring on construction projects.
• Electrofishing certification and demonstrated experience leading fish salvage operations.
• Strong commitment to health and safety and adherence to established procedures.
• Experience working around heavy machinery and active construction sites.
• Knowledge of federal, provincial, and territorial environmental regulations related to construction.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills, with proven problem‑solving and teamwork ability.
• Intermediate First Aid and Transportation Endorsement (or ability to obtain).
• Willingness and ability to travel to remote locations, work in camps, follow site orientation and safety requirements, and participate in drug and alcohol testing.
• 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.
• This position is not eligible for immigration sponsorship.

• ATV Safety certification.
• Swiftwater Rescue Training.
• Experience working in remote or northern environments.

• Conduct regular on‑site environmental monitoring throughout all phases of construction to ensure compliance with environmental permits, regulatory requirements, and environmental protection plans.
• Document site conditions, contractor compliance, and environmental issues…