ERM

Managing Consultant, Strategic Engagement – Indigenous Interests Assessment

ERM

full-time

Posted on:

Location Type: Hybrid

Location: Vancouver • Canada

Visit company website

Explore more

✨ AI Apply
Apply

Salary

💰 CA$95,564 - CA$116,400 per year

About the role

  • Drive strategic Indigenous engagement and consultation programs that influence major infrastructure, natural resource, and renewable energy projects.
  • Lead Indigenous Interests Assessments and integrate Indigenous knowledge into environmental and social impact assessments.
  • Advise clients and internal teams on culturally appropriate practices, regulatory frameworks, and reconciliation strategies.
  • Mentor and inspire multidisciplinary teams while fostering collaboration with Indigenous Nations and stakeholders.
  • Conduct Indigenous Interests Assessments in compliance with Duty to Consult and Free, Prior and Informed Consent (FPIC).
  • Support Indigenous Knowledge and Traditional Land Use studies, assess impacts on rights and interests, and develop mitigation strategies.
  • Provide strategic regulatory leadership and prepare filings, engagement summaries, and technical reports.

Requirements

  • Bachelor’s degree or higher in Indigenous Studies, Environmental Sciences, Anthropology, Sociology, Geography, or related field.
  • 6+ years of experience in Indigenous engagement, consultation, and/or Indigenous interests assessment.
  • Proven track record working with Indigenous Nations in BC and/or across Canada.
  • Expertise in regulatory frameworks, including BC Environmental Assessment Office or BC Energy Regulator guidelines.
  • Strong leadership, facilitation, and technical writing skills.
  • 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.
  • Ability to travel within Canada (approx. 10%).
Benefits
  • Paid time off
  • Parental leave
  • Medical, dental, vision insurance
  • Life insurance
  • Disability insurance
  • AD&D insurance
  • 401(k) or RRSP/DPSP
Applicant Tracking System Keywords

Tip: use these terms in your resume and cover letter to boost ATS matches.

Hard Skills & Tools
Indigenous engagementIndigenous interests assessmentenvironmental impact assessmentsocial impact assessmentregulatory frameworkstechnical writingmitigation strategiescultural practicesconsultation programsstrategic regulatory leadership
Soft Skills
leadershipfacilitationmentoringcollaborationcommunication
Certifications
Bachelor’s degreevalid driver's license