Principal Consultant - Environmental Health and Safety

Ready to lead where strategy meets transformation? Step into a role that amplifies your impact—shaping teams, driving innovation, and influencing the future of an entire organization.

Why This Role Matters

At ERM, we partner with global organizations to create safe, sustainable operations that protect people, the planet, and profitability. As a Principal Consultant, Environmental Health and Safety (EHS) (Casual) based in Western Canada, you’ll be at the forefront of shaping EHS strategies for some of the world’s most influential companies. This is your opportunity to lead high-impact projects, influence executive decision-making, and drive measurable change in industries that matter. This is a Casual employment contract.

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.

This is a casual employment contract, with work offered on an as-needed basis. Assignments and hours will vary depending on business and client demand and are not guaranteed.

What You'll Bring

Required:

• Bachelor’s degree in environmental, sustainability, health & safety science, engineering, or related discipline.
• 6+ years of EHS experience in consulting or industry, ideally with exposure in Canada and internationally.
• Applied experience designing, building and implementing EHS management systems.
• Proven ability to assess EHS management systems across high-hazard sectors (mining, oil & gas, petrochemicals, pulp & paper, power generation).
• Experience leading or supporting EHS incident management programs including investigation, analysis, development of corrective actions, and communication of learnings.
• Strong understanding of Canadian EHS regulatory requirements.
• Dynamic communication skills; able to engage senior leaders and frontline teams alike.
• Prior project management experience with 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 vehicle due to the nature of job duties, which include frequent travel to various client locations across a large geographical area.

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.
• 10+ 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.
• Training and experience with EHS incident and event investigation methodologies (e.g., ICAM, 5-Whys, causal tree analysis).

Key Responsibilities

• Lead audits for EHS compliance, management systems, and sustainability frameworks—individually or as part of a team.
• Lead or support development and implementation of EHS management systems.
• Facilitate client learning from events, incidents, and routine operations to strengthen ways of work and process improvement.
• 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 Principal Consultant, Environmental Health and Safety (EHS) (Casual) position, the anticipated hourly pay is $62.25–$76.15 (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 subject to the sole discretion of ERM and its policies and procedures (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, RRSP/DPSP, and other applicable benefits to eligible employees. 

Who We Are:

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.

ERM does not accept recruiting agency resumes. Please do not forward resumes to our jobs alias, ERM employees or any other company location. ERM is not responsible for any fees related to unsolicited resumes.

Notice Regarding Use of Artificial Intelligence (AI) in Hiring

• Our organization uses artificial intelligence (AI) technologies to assist in the recruitment process. These tools may help screen, assess, and/or evaluate applicants based on information provided in resumes, applications, and other submitted materials. All AI systems are designed to support fair and efficient hiring decisions and operate under human oversight.
• By submitting your application, you acknowledge and consent to the use of AI tools in evaluating your candidacy. If you have questions or need accommodations, please contact us at [email protected].

Thank you for your interest in ERM!

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