About the Role
Ready to lead the future of sustainable mining? ERM is seeking a visionary Partner to join our global consulting firm and drive impact assessment for major capital projects in Canada’s mining sector. This is more than a leadership role—it’s an opportunity to become an owner in a business where sustainability is at the heart of everything we do. Why This Role Matters ERM is driving innovation in Impact Assessment services worldwide. As a Partner, Capital Project Delivery, Impact Assessment - Mining in Canada, you’ll shape the strategic direction of our Impact Assessment services and strengthen our position as a trusted advisor to the mining industry. You’ll leverage your technical expertise and established client relationships to deliver world-class solutions, guide complex projects through regulatory landscapes, and champion sustainability from concept to completion. Your leadership will not only accelerate ERM’s growth but also influence how mining projects are planned, permitted, and executed—ensuring they meet the expectations of investors, regulators, and communities. What Your Impact Is Serve as a trusted advisor to mining clients, guiding them through regulatory strategies, permitting, and stakeholder engagement. Lead the delivery of environmental and social impact assessments for major capital projects. Drive business growth by leveraging your industry relationships and technical expertise to win and deliver strategic projects. Recruit, mentor, and develop the next generation of ERM leaders. Collaborate globally to share best practices and innovate solutions that set ERM apart in the market. What You’ll Bring Required: BSc/MSc in Geological Science (preferred), environmental science, engineering, law, or equivalent. 15+ years of experience in capital project delivery, impact assessment, and permitting within Canada’s mining sector. Deep understanding of federal and provincial legislation and permitting processes, with a focus on Eastern and Northern Canada. Proven track record of multi-million-dollar sales and successful project delivery. Established industry reputation and strong relationships with mining companies and regulators. Ability to engage positively with Indigenous organizations and governments. Strong commitment to health and safety standards. Preferred: Bilingual (French, Spanish, or other languages). Experience with mining sector projects and integrated sustainability solutions. Technical mining services experience to support pre-feasibility studies and preliminary economic assessments. Key Responsibilities Develop and execute commercial strategies to grow ERM’s mining sector business in Canada. Build and expand client relationships, delivering strategic consulting advice and exceptional value. Oversee impact assessments, permitting, and compliance for major capital projects. Lead high-performing teams, fostering talent and driving professional growth. Collaborate with ERM Partners globally to find innovative solutions to advance Impact Assessment services including: Environmental (climate & air, integrated water, wildlife/biodiversity) Social performance (Indigenous and stakeholder engagement, economic, archaeology, and human health) Regulatory strategy and permitting Project siting studies Management and monitoring plans, and compliance monitoring Ensure projects meet health & safety standards, financial targets, and client expectations. Why ERM? As a Partner, you’ll gain: Equity ownership with significant financial and intangible rewards. A seat at the table for strategic decisions shaping ERM’s future. A platform to provide thought leadership and influence industry trends. The ability to leverage ERM’s global reach and reputation to amplify your impact. For the Partner, Capital Project Delivery, Impact Assessment - Mining position, the anticipated annual base pay is $150,000–$165,000 (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! 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. 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