Lead complex regulatory pathways. Shape sustainable development across Western Canada.
ERM is seeking a Managing Technical Consultant, Permitting Specialist to play a strategic leadership role within our Regulatory & Permitting Group in British Columbia (Vancouver or Victoria preferred, hybrid) or Yukon (Whitehorse). This role sits at the intersection of regulation, project delivery, and sustainability—guiding clients through some of the most complex permitting and approvals landscapes in Canada while enabling projects that contribute to a more sustainable future.
As a trusted advisor and delivery leader, you will bring structure, clarity, and predictability to complex, multi‑jurisdictional permitting portfolios across mining, renewable energy, infrastructure, manufacturing, and waste/water sectors. You will work closely with clients, regulators, Indigenous Nations, and multidisciplinary technical teams to shape defensible pathways from early project definition through construction and operations.
Why This Role Matters?
Permitting and approvals are often the critical path for project success. In this role, you will help clients navigate regulatory triggers, reduce uncertainty, and move projects forward responsibly across British Columbia and Yukon. Your leadership will directly influence project viability, timelines, and outcomes—ensuring regulatory confidence while supporting sustainable development.
What Your Impact Is:
Enable projects to proceed by defining clear, efficient, and defensible permitting pathways
Deliver regulator‑ready approvals that withstand scrutiny and minimize delays
Strengthen ERM’s trusted‑advisor position with key clients across priority sectors
Mentor and grow internal talent while contributing to ERM’s technical excellence and knowledge base
What You'll Bring:
Required
Bachelor’s degree in engineering, environmental science, or a related discipline
4+ years of experience in environmental permitting and approvals (consulting or industry), with proven delivery experience in British Columbia and/or Yukon
Demonstrated experience leading multi‑permit programs, including coordination of technical SMEs, schedules, RFIs, and regulator‑ready submissions
Broad working knowledge across air, water, waste/wastewater, and land/disturbance permitting, and how these link to environmental/development assessment and engagement processes in BC and Yukon
Strong technical writing, communication, and presentation skills for diverse audiences (clients, regulators, and non‑technical stakeholders)
A delivery‑focused mindset: organized, proactive, detail‑oriented, and able to manage multiple priorities with minimal oversight
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.
Preferred
7+ years preferred experience in environmental permitting and approvals (consulting or industry), with proven delivery experience in British Columbia and/or Yukon
Professional designation (P.Eng., P.Geo., R.P.Bio., or similar) and/or eligibility for registration in BC and/or Yukon
Mining project experience in BC and/or Yukon across exploration, development, and operations, including multi‑agency coordination
Direct experience with BC waste discharge authorizations and/or Water Sustainability Act (WSA) licensing
Experience supporting Yukon YESAA processes and/or Yukon water licensing and environmental permits
Sector experience in infrastructure/transportation, energy/renewables, industrial/manufacturing, waste/water, or mining
Key Responsibilities:
Regulatory Strategy & Pathway Development (BC & Yukon)
Develop permitting and approvals roadmaps, including decision points, studies, schedules, risks, and interfaces between assessment processes and subsequent permits
Lead “what do we need and when?” planning by defining application packages, technical inputs, engagement needs, and regulator touchpoints
Provide regulatory interpretation to help clients select efficient, defensible pathways
Authorizations & Permit Applications (Cross‑Sector)
Lead and/or coordinate preparation of regulator‑ready applications, amendments, and supporting materials across:
British Columbia: Waste discharge authorizations under the Environmental Management Act (air contaminants, effluent, solid waste, hazardous waste, and sector‑specific requirements)
British Columbia: Water licences and approvals under the Water Sustainability Act (diversion, use, storage; changes in and about a stream), including FrontCounter BC submissions
Yukon: Water licensing for use of water and deposit of waste to water through the Yukon Water Board, including coordination of inputs and conditions tracking
Yukon: Environment Act permits relevant to industrial and project sites (e.g., solid waste management permits)
Regional and municipal permits, as applicable
Manage submission logistics and workflows, integrating multidisciplinary technical inputs such as emissions or effluent characterization, modelling, hydrogeology, monitoring programs, and management plans
Environmental / Development Assessment Support
Support BC Environmental Assessment Office (EAO) processes, including early engagement, readiness, planning inputs, application support, and schedule and risk management
Support Yukon Environmental and Socio‑economic Assessment Act (YESAA) processes by coordinating project proposals, responses, and alignment of subsequent authorizations with Decision Documents
Support engagement planning and documentation with Indigenous Nations, working with ERM specialists as needed
Mining & Industrial Permitting (as applicable)
Support BC mining permitting programs, including interfaces with Mines Act permits and the Health, Safety and Reclamation Code, coordinated with waste discharge, water, and land tenure approvals
Support Yukon mining programs by coordinating development assessment (YESAA), water licensing, and territorial environmental permitting within multidisciplinary teams
Project Delivery, Quality & Commercial Leadership
Own project scopes, budgets, and schedules while proactively managing delivery risks and quality
Lead or contribute to proposals and client presentations, supporting account growth and long‑term client relationships
Mentor junior consultants and contribute to internal capability building (templates, checklists, lessons learned, and technical communities)
For the Managing Technical Consultant, Permitting Specialist position, the anticipated annual base pay is $92,257–$125,363 (CAD). Actual pay will depend on factors such as education, experience, skills, location, performance, and business needs. In some cases, pay may fall outside this range. This role may be eligible for bonus pay (casual and fixed term/flex force employees are not bonus eligible).
We offer a comprehensive benefits package, including paid time off, parental leave, medical, dental, vision, life, disability, AD&D insurance, 401(k) or RRSP/DPSP, and other applicable benefits to eligible employees.
Note: Bonuses, commissions, and other forms of additional compensation are not guaranteed and subject to the sole discretion of ERM and its policies and procedures.
As the largest global pure play sustainability consultancy, we partner with the world’s leading organizations, creating innovative solutions to sustainability challenges and unlocking commercial opportunities that meet the needs of today while preserving opportunity for future generations.
At ERM we know that creating a diverse, equitable and inclusive work environment is an essential part of making our company a great place to build a career. We also see our diversity as a strength that helps us create better solutions for our clients. Our diverse team of world-class experts supports clients across the breadth of their organizations to operationalize sustainability, underpinned by our deep technical expertise in addressing their environmental, health, safety, risk and social issues. We call this capability our “boots to boardroom” approach for its comprehensive service model that allows ERM to develop strategic and technical solutions that advance objectives on the ground or at the executive level.
Please submit your resume and brief cover letter.
ERM welcomes and encourages applications from people with disabilities. Reasonable accommodations are available on request for candidates taking part in all aspects of the selection process.
ERM is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, sex, age, Indigenous identity, or status as a protected veteran or qualified individual with a disability.
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