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In this Part-Time role (24 hours/week), you will work alongside experienced practitioners, clients, Indigenous organizations, governments, and other stakeholders to address complex social, environmental, and economic challenges. From mining and energy to renewables and infrastructure, you will help shape projects that balance business objectives with community needs, social responsibility, and long-term sustainability. This is an opportunity to build a meaningful consulting career while contributing to work that creates positive outcomes for people, communities, and the environment.\nWhy This Role Matters\nAs a Consultant, Social Performance, you will play an important role in advancing responsible development across Canada and internationally. Your expertise will help clients navigate social risks, strengthen community relationships, and embed responsible practices into major mining, renewables, infrastructure, and industrial projects. By combining research, stakeholder engagement, and strategic thinking, you will help organizations make informed decisions that generate tangible benefits for communities, Indigenous Nations, stakeholders, and project teams.\nWhat Your Impact Is\nIn this role, you will support ERM projects and clients to strengthen community and Indigenous engagement and effectively manage social risks and opportunities associated with major capital projects and industrial operations.\nYour work will help clients:\nMake informed decisions through high-quality research, analysis, and communication of complex information.\nUnderstand and address social risks, opportunities, and stakeholder concerns.\nDevelop practical strategies that support responsible business practices and project success.\nBuild productive relationships with Indigenous Nations, communities, governments, and other stakeholders.\nDeliver positive social, environmental, and economic outcomes through effective project execution.\nWorking as part of multidisciplinary teams, you will help develop innovative, actionable solutions to some of the most pressing social challenges facing industry today.\nWhat You'll Bring\nRequired\nPost-secondary degree in international development, law, public policy, political science, human rights, geography, public health, economics, social science, resource management, anthropology, or similar.\n2+ years of relevant experience, including stakeholder and Indigenous engagement, fieldwork (e.g., interviews, focus groups), impact assessment, environmental and social due diligence, and/or related activities in Canada and/or internationally.\nStrong interpersonal and communication skills, both written and verbal, demonstrated through clear and respectful interactions with colleagues and clients.\nStrong time management, prioritization, and organizational skills.\nKeen attention to detail and the ability to tailor deliverables to the specific needs and audiences of clients and stakeholders.\nAbility to work collaboratively within a team environment, take direction, and work independently on tasks contributing to broader project outcomes.\nAbility to conduct research (e.g., web-based research, literature reviews, surveys, and/or interviews), analyze data, and present findings clearly and concisely.\nInitiative and willingness to take on new responsibilities, support new initiatives, and seek clarification when needed.\nCritical thinking and strategic problem-solving skills.\nThis position is not eligible for immigration sponsorship. \nPreferred\nMaster’s degree (or higher) in a relevant field.\nExperience working with Indigenous Nations or Indigenous organizations in British Columbia and Northern Canada.\nExperience working with and/or engaging vulnerable populations.\nPrevious consulting experience.\nExperience synthesizing complex environmental and engineering information into plain-language summaries.\nProject management skills and experience.\nWorking fluency in a second language (French or Spanish preferred).\nDriver'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.\nKey Responsibilities\nSupport successful consulting engagements through research, analysis, and preparation of project deliverables.\nCoordinate stakeholder engagement activities, including engagement planning, engagement tracking, and development of engagement materials.\nSupport note-taking and reporting for stakeholder meetings, client meetings, workshops, and engagement sessions.\nConduct desktop research and literature reviews to support project delivery and inform the development of baseline studies, impact assessments, engagement plans, management plans, and related materials.\nThink critically and strategically to help enhance project outcomes and maximize value for clients.\nCollaborate with colleagues across ERM service areas, contributing expertise while supporting multidisciplinary project teams when needed.\nContribute to the ongoing growth, development, and success of ERM’s team, systems, and culture.\nContribute to ERM projects and initiatives in Canada and, where applicable, internationally.\nFor the Consultant, Social Performance (Part-Time, 24 hours/week) position, the anticipated annual base pay is $43,854-$56,584 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).\nWe 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.\nWho We Are:\nAs 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.\nAt 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.\nPlease submit your resume and brief cover letter.\nERM 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.\nERM 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.\nERM 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.\nNotice Regarding Use of Artificial Intelligence (AI) in Hiring\nOur 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.\nBy submitting your application, you acknowledge and consent to the use of AI tools in evaluating your candidacy. 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