Consultant, Assistant Project Manager

About the Role

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 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.

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

Requirements

• 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

Nice to Have

• 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

Benefits

• 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
• Eligible for bonus pay
• 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

About the Company

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. 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 .

You will directly support projects that help clients in mining, energy, and other sectors meet environmental standards and navigate complex assessment and permitting requirements, contributing to environmental responsibility across Canada and around the world.

• 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
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint)
• Demonstrated financial literacy with ability to support project controls activities

Anticipated annual base pay is $73,161–$94,217 (CAD). 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. This role may be eligible for bonus pay.

ERM is the largest global pure play sustainability consultancy that partners with the world's leading organizations to create innovative solutions to sustainability challenges and unlock commercial opportunities while preserving opportunity for future generations.