Principal Consultant, Impact Assessment – Regulatory Strategy

ERM

Principal Consultant advising on impact assessment and regulatory strategy for major Canadian capital projects. Working with executives to navigate regulatory complexities and secure approvals swiftly.

Posted 5/9/2026full-timeVancouver • 🇨🇦 CanadaLead💰 CA$117,889 - CA$147,235 per yearWebsite

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Enable market-critical approvals that protect project schedules, capital, and reputational risk
Advise executives and project sponsors on regulatory pathways, approval risk, and decision‑making under uncertainty
Lead the delivery of complex impact assessment and permitting submissions that stand up to regulatory scrutiny
Strengthen ERM’s reputation as a trusted advisor for complex regulatory approvals across Canada
Contribute directly to the growth of ERM’s high‑value regulatory and impact assessment practice

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor’s degree or higher in environmental sciences, environmental engineering, environmental management, or a related field
6+ years of experience in impact assessment, regulatory permitting, or senior environmental advisory roles within consulting, industry, or government
Deep knowledge of Canadian federal, provincial, and territorial impact assessment and permitting frameworks, including experience in British Columbia, Alberta, Yukon, and/or Nunavut
Demonstrated experience leading complex regulatory approvals and multidisciplinary teams
Proven ability to advise clients at the executive and project sponsor level
Experience managing complex scopes, budgets, and project schedules
Well-developed experience working with Indigenous Nations and public stakeholders in regulatory contexts
Ability to travel frequently for client business and conferences
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

Benefits

Comp & perks

paid time off
parental leave
medical
dental
vision
life
disability
AD&D insurance
401(k) or RRSP/DPSP
other applicable benefits to eligible employees

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Hard Skills & Tools

impact assessmentregulatory permittingenvironmental sciencesenvironmental engineeringenvironmental managementproject managementbudget managementmultidisciplinary team leadershipregulatory approvalsdecision-making under uncertainty

Soft Skills

advisory skillsclient relationship managementcommunicationstakeholder engagementleadershiporganizational skillsproblem-solvingnegotiationstrategic thinkingcollaboration