Partner, Safety Risk Services

Partner, Safety Risk Services

Join ERM, the world’s leading sustainability consultancy, as a Partner in the Great Lakes Northeast Area to lead global health & safety risk management, shape sustainability strategies, and drive transformative safety performance across industries.

Health and safety is a critical business risk and a growing priority for global leaders. ERM partners with clients to unlock measurable risk reduction, sustain performance improvements, and link health & safety to ESG initiatives, thereby shaping safer, more sustainable workplaces worldwide.

• Drive strategic growth of ERM’s Health & Safety and Risk Services across North America.
• Influence enterprise-wide safety programs for major capital projects and operational facilities.
• Deliver high-impact solutions in leadership, culture, compliance, and risk management.
• Serve as trusted advisor to C‑suite executives in technology, power, oil & gas, and manufacturing sectors.
• Recruit, mentor, and develop the next generation of safety leaders.
• Lead client account development, sales, and delivery of ERM’s full consulting service suite.
• Design and implement health & safety compliance programs, performance transformation initiatives, and risk management systems.
• Provide thought leadership on EHS, ESG, and sustainability topics.
• Develop commercial strategies to secure high‑value opportunities aligned with ERM’s global vision.
• Manage and mentor consulting teams, fostering innovation and talent growth.
• Ensure financial targets, project timelines, and client satisfaction are consistently met.

• Bachelor’s or Master’s in Health & Safety, Human Factors, Engineering, Science, or related field; or equivalent experience.
• 15+ years of progressive health & safety leadership experience, including consulting.
• Proven success delivering multimillion‑dollar sales annually and winning strategic projects.
• Deep expertise in technology and/or power sectors; experience in oil & gas, chemical, mining, or manufacturing is a plus.
• Strong business acumen and ability to shape client needs at executive levels.

• Recognized technical certifications (e.g., CSP, CIH, CHMM).
• Established reputation and client network in the local marketplace.
• Passion for advancing EHS performance and sustainability.

Annual base pay ranges from $175,000 – $200,000 USD (actual pay depends on education, experience, skills, location, performance, and business needs). Compensation may include bonus opportunities. ERM offers a comprehensive benefits package, including paid time off, parental leave, medical, dental, vision, life, disability, AD&D insurance, 401(k)/RRSP/DPSP, and other applicable benefits to eligible employees.

ERM is proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity employer. We do not discriminate based upon race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, veteran status, disability, or other legally protected characteristics.

Please submit your resume and a brief cover letter directly through the ERM careers portal. ERM does not accept recruiting agency resumes.