Managing Consultant
ERM
Managing Consultant
ERM
Global sustainability consultancy for environmental risk
Lead Meaningful Change in EHS Performance Across Industries
Are you an experienced EHS professional who thrives on influencing strategy, driving compliance excellence, and helping organizations strengthen their safety and sustainability performance? ERM is seeking a Managing Consultant, Environment, Health & Safety (EHS) Auditor (Casual) to support client projects in Toronto, Ontario. In this role, you'll apply your expertise across diverse industries and regulatory environments, partnering with organizations to improve operational performance, reduce risk, and advance sustainable business practices. This casual role offers the opportunity to contribute to impactful projects as business needs arise while collaborating with ERM's global network of experts.
Why This Role Matters
At ERM, we partner with leading organizations to support safe, sustainable operations that protect people, the environment, and business performance. In this role, you will bring specialized expertise to EHS audit and advisory assignments across a broad range of sectors and clients. Your work will help organizations navigate complex regulatory requirements, strengthen management systems, and achieve their environmental, health, safety, and sustainability objectives.
This is a casual employment contract. Work will be offered on an as-needed basis, and assignments and hours will vary based on business and client demand and are not guaranteed.
What Your Impact Is
You'll serve as a trusted advisor to clients, guiding them through complex regulatory landscapes and sustainability frameworks. Your expertise will help organizations reduce risk, achieve compliance, and embed best practices into their operations. From auditing to strategy development, you'll play a critical role in advancing ERM's mission of delivering innovative solutions for a safer, more sustainable future.
What You'll Bring
Required
Bachelor's degree in environmental, sustainability, health & safety science, engineering, or related discipline, or equivalent experience.
4+ years of EHS experience in consulting or industry, ideally with exposure in Canada and internationally.
Proven ability to assess EHS management systems across high-hazard sectors (mining, oil & gas, petrochemicals, pulp & paper, power generation).
Strong understanding of Canadian EHS regulatory requirements.
Dynamic communication skills, able to engage senior leaders and frontline teams alike.
Prior project management experience with the ability to manage complex projects independently and collaboratively.
Willingness to travel on multi-day audits.
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.
Attributes
Demonstrated ownership mindset and bias for action.
Strong stakeholder and peer engagement and relationship-building capability.
Ability to navigate ambiguity and make decisions with incomplete information.
High emotional intelligence and self-awareness.
Proven ability to influence and build consensus across diverse stakeholder groups.
Continuous improvement mindset with demonstrated examples of learning from experience.
Practical understanding of how technology and data can improve EHS performance and operational effectiveness.
Preferred
Master's degree in environmental, sustainability, or related field.
5+ years of EHS experience with global exposure.
Lead auditor trained in ISO-based standards (ISO 19011, 14001, 45001).
Professional certifications such as EP (EMS LA), EP (CEA), CSRP, P.Eng., or similar.
Familiarity with data analytics and digital solutions for EHS systems.
Bilingual in French/English.
Key Responsibilities
Lead audits for EHS compliance, management systems, and sustainability frameworks, individually or as part of a team.
Develop strategies, processes, and tools to strengthen client EHS programs.
Support ERM's Safe and Sustainable Operations team in meeting international mining standards (ICMM, CopperMark, Cyanide Code, TSM).
Manage national and global projects, ensuring safety, efficiency, and excellence.
Deliver training, in-field coaching, and impactful presentations.
Build and maintain strong client relationships, driving repeat business and long-term partnerships.
Collaborate across ERM's global network to share best practices and innovate solutions.
For the Managing Consultant, Environment, Health & Safety (EHS) Auditor (Casual) position, theanticipatedhourly pay is$51.73–$65.00(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 arenot bonuseligible).
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 ofadditionalcompensation are not guaranteed and subject to the sole discretion of ERM and its policies and procedures.
Who We Are:
As the largest global pure play sustainability consultancy, we partner with the world’s leading organizations, creating innovative solutions to sustainabilitychallengesand unlocking commercial opportunities that meet the needs of today while preserving opportunity for future generations.
At ERM we know that creating a diverse,equitableand inclusive work environment is an essential part of making our companya great placeto 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 expertssupportsclients across the breadth of their organizations to operationalize sustainability, underpinned by our deep technicalexpertisein addressing their environmental, health, safety,riskand 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 advanceobjectiveson the ground or at the executive level.
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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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ERM, Environmental Resources Management, provides sustainability consulting to help businesses manage environmental, health, and safety (EHS) risks and expand responsible practices. Its services span strategy development, risk assessment, compliance, data analytics, and program implementation for environmental, social, and governance (ESG) goals. The company works by partnering with clients to identify EHS risks, design practical programs, set metrics, and deploy changes across operations, supply chains, and facilities, often leveraging technology and industry benchmarks. ERM differentiates itself through its global, pure-play focus on sustainability with deep, regionally diverse expertise and a track record of growth via acquisitions, supported since 2021 by majority ownership from KKR. Its goal is to help organizations improve their sustainability performance, meet regulatory and stakeholder expectations, and create long-term value for both the business and the wider environment.
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