Consultant, Assistant Project Manager (Environmental)

Shape the Future of Environmental Projects Across Canada At ERM, you won’t just support projects - you’ll help deliver solutions that shape how industries manage environmental responsibility across Canada and around the world. As a Consultant, Assistant Project Manager (Environmental) you’ll join a global leader in environmental, health, safety, risk, and social consulting, working alongside world‑class experts who influence some of the country’s most meaningful environmental initiatives. The position is based in Vancouver, Calgary, or Smithers; however, qualified candidates located in Kimberley, Fernie, Sparwood (BC), or the Crowsnest Pass (AB) will also be considered. Why This Role Matters In this role, you will plan an active role in projects that help clients in mining, energy, and other sectors meet environmental standards and navigate complex assessment and permitting requirements. You’ll work closely with a multidisciplinary team while supporting major field programs and contributing to high quality deliverables that reflect ERM’s international standards of excellence. What Your Impact Is You will directly support Project Managers by maintaining schedules, tracking budgets, coordinating field logistics, and contributing to the delivery of technical documentation. Your ability to troubleshoot, stay organized, and communicate effectively will help ensure successful project outcomes across multiple client portfolios. This is an ideal opportunity for someone who enjoys problem solving and thrives in a multistakeholder environment. What You’ll Bring Required Bachelor’s degree in Sciences, Environmental Engineering, or a related field. 2+ years of consulting or environmental industry experience. Strong communication, organization, and attention to detail. Ability to follow direction while taking initiative when needed. Proficiency with Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint). Ability to manage multiple tasks, adapt to shifting priorities, and work independently in a deadline driven environment. Demonstrated financial literacy, with the ability to support project controls activities such as budget tracking, cost forecasting, invoicing support, and understanding project financial performance. This position is not eligible for immigration sponsorship. Preferred Experience in the mining or energy sector. Exposure to environmental assessment, permitting, and/or field programs. Experience with project scheduling tools (e.g., MS Project, Primavera P6, Smartsheet). Familiarity with budget tracking and invoicing support. Experience collecting environmental field data (e.g., wildlife, ecology, soils, wetlands, aquatic biology, hydrology). Experience coordinating events, deliverables, or cost tracking. Project Management Professional (PMP), or other related certification, is also an advantage. Bilingual in English and French and/or Spanish. Key Responsibilities Provide high quality project coordination support across multiple deadline driven tasks Track project budgets, maintain accurate financial records and contribute to invoicing Support the development and maintenance of project schedules Support preparation of proposals and related documentation Work across multiple projects within defined scope, budget, and schedule expectations Compile, review, and interpret project performance data; assist in preparing progress reports Coordinate field schedules, logistics, and related support activities Contribute to health and safety planning and help ensure safe work execution Build strong, collaborative working relationships across ERM’s disciplines For the Consultant, Assistant Project Manager position, the anticipated annual base pay is $73,161–$94,217 (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. 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 nainquiries@erm.com. Thank you for your interest in ERM! #LI-Hybrid At ERM, sustainability is our business. We are the world’s largest advisory firm focused solely on sustainability, offering unparalleled expertise across business and finance. ERM partners with clients to operationalize sustainability at pace and scale, through our unique combination of strategic transformation and technical delivery capabilities. Our diverse global team of experts works with the world’s leading organizations to help them set clear sustainability targets, measure progress and operationalize strategy through deep implementation and business transformation. With more than 50 years of experience, our ability to integrate sustainability solutions and our depth and breadth of technical knowledge are why organizations choose to partner with us as their trusted advisor. Every one of us firmly believes in the potential to create value for our clients through an integrated approach to sustainability (because we have personally seen it and professionally achieved it). Our team members are passionate about client service. We work closely with our clients to help them operationalize their sustainability goals and meet their environmental, health and safety objectives while advancing ERM’s purpose through delivering tangible progress in what the United Nations coined The Decade of Action. Organizing our people across globally integrated communities of technical and strategic talent positions ERM to be a “boots to boardroom” leader in bringing that value creation to our clients, partners, and the world. We recruit exceptional professionals with a personal and professional passion for sustainability and nurture them to even greater success as specialists. We prepare our consultants to bring integrated, innovative and sustainable solutions to our clients and provide opportunities for ongoing development across a variety of subject areas related to technical, business, and personal growth. At ERM, effort pays off and becomes career defining work that leaves a positive imprint on our planet. ERM Homepage Explore All Open Roles Explore Early Careers Roles Explore Experienced Professional Roles Explore Partnership Roles