Managing Consultant, Social Performance - Vancouver, BC, Canada - Environmental Resources Management (ERM)

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Managing Consultant, Social Performance (Senior Level)

ERM is seeking an experienced and motivated Managing Consultant - Social Performance to join our Canada team. The successful candidate will be a key member of the team on a range of social performance projects in BC, Canada and internationally. Projects activities may include but are not limited to baseline data collection, socio-economic impact assessments, management plans/programs, Indigenous and stakeholder engagement, and due diligence assessments, related to the technology, mining, and energy sectors. The successful candidate will support projects in compliance with both national Canadian legislation and international best practice standards, working closely with team members, and contributing to winning proposals. This is a full-time, permanent position. The position is based in Western Canada (Vancouver or Calgary office), with options for remote/hybrid working. French, Spanish languages are an asset.

This role may involve short periods of travel as required based on project needs.

This is an exciting opportunity for an mid-level professional looking to advance their career with a global leader in sustainability and social performance, working with a high functioning team in Canada and across ERM's other offices around the world.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Provide technical expertise related to socioeconomic impact assessment, stakeholder engagement, due diligence, risk assessment and mitigation, and monitoring and evaluation.
• Work directly with ERM teams and clients to complete social research, impact assessments and management plans associated with permitting and environmental assessments. Expected project delivery activities include research, report writing, undertaking and organizing data collection and survey fieldwork (such as key informant interviews), data and literature review, and development of recommendations for clients. Incorporate gender based analysis (GBA+) where relevant or required by regulators. Activities will be guided by ERM's technical tools, approaches, and templates; or may require unique or innovative approaches.
• Provide technical expertise regrading the incorporation of Indigenous Knowledge into impact assessments, following best practices and the preferences and cultural protocols identified by Indigenous groups, and applicable regulatory requirements.
• Support Indigenous and stakeholder engagement that build meaningful relationships with communities, Nations, businesses and individuals, while adhering to ERM's Reconciliation Strategy. This work requires collaboration within ERM, with clients and affected communities. There will be a need for agility to successfully advance projects. This work may include development of engagement strategies/plans, managing engagement databases, preparing and delivering presentations. This work may also include preparing and reviewing communication materials, such as notices, display boards and factsheets, as well as materials such as website/social media content and surveys.
• Contribute to, and senior review, the preparation of social-economic or engagement-related deliverables.
• Support and lead project management for social performance activities including health & safety protocol management, monitoring of commercial performance, quality review of deliverables, management of schedule and budget. Project management responsibilities will align with ERM's guidelines, appropriate to the consultant's level and experience.
• Understand and apply relevant regulatory requirements and other guidance, including provincial and federal permits and regulations, international standards (e.g., IFC Performance Standards, Equator Principles), industry guidance (e.g., ICMM) and others.
• Collaborate with other ERM practitioners (in Canada, US, and globally) to execute projects. Participate on, and be accountable to, project teams that may be composed of multi-disciplinary professionals from multiple offices around the global ERM organization.
• Provide mentorship to team members to support the delivery of work.
• Contribute to or lead proposal development, including development of technical scopes and cost estimates in accordance with ERM's policies and processes.
• Support client relationships to maintain new and repeat business. Work with other global ERM resources to deepen relationships with ERM key clients to expand ERM's profile and market share through a combination of excellence in technical delivery and business development support.

QUALIFICATIONS AND DESIRED SKILLS:

• Masters degree in international development, economics, social science, law, geography, public health, public policy, political science, resource management, anthropology or a similar degree.
• 5+ years of relevant experience, including Indigenous and stakeholder engagement, impact assessment, environmental and social due diligence, and/or other activities in Canada and/or internationally. Experience in a consulting role is an asset.
• Experience working with a variety of project stakeholders including local, regional and Indigenous governments, local communities and residents, NGOs, etc.
• Solid grasp of the key social performance issues, management challenges and opportunities related to resource development, especially mining and energy sectors, and a high degree of technical competence and broad knowledge of social performance and impact assessment best practices.
• Experience with permitting and regulatory processes. Regulatory experience in BC is an asset.
• Versatile, responsive, self-driven, accountable, and results-oriented.
• Strong critical thinking skills. Ability to provide high level strategic analysis, advice, and recommendations on opportunities and challenges.
• Experience developing and delivering presentations, trainings, and facilitation.
• Well-developed teamwork skills and demonstrated experience working with a diverse team.
• Ability to meet deadlines and react in a changing project environment.
• Strong commitment to safety, including following established health and safety protocols.
• Strong oral and written communication skills, including exceptional technical writing skills.
• Fluency in English. Fluency in another language (particularly French or Spanish) is an asset.
• Willing and able to travel domestically and internationally.
• Valid driver's license required.

For the Managing Consultant, Social Performance position, we anticipate the annual base pay of $84,000 – $92,000 CAD . An employee's pay position within this range will be based on several factors including, but not limited to, relevant education, qualifications, certifications, experience, skills, geographic location, performance, shift, travel requirements, sales or revenue-based metrics, and business or organizational needs. We also may have instances where compensation may be outside of the range, based on the factors noted above . This job is also eligible for an annual discretionary based performance bonus.

We offer a comprehensive package of benefits including paid time off, paid parental leave, medical, dental, vision, life, disability and AD&D insurance, 401(k) or RRSP/DPSP, and any other benefits to eligible employees as applicable.

You can apply for this role through or through the internal careers portal if you are a current employee.

Note: No amount of pay is considered to be wages or compensation until such amount is earned, vested, and determinable. The amount and availability of any bonus, commission, or any other form of compensation that are allocable to a particular employee remains in the Company's sole discretion unless and until paid and may be modified at the Company's sole discretion, consistent with the law.

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. 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, status as a protected veteran, or status as a qualified individual with 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.

Thank you for your interest in ERM

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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.