Application Guide
How to Apply for Technical Consulting Director, Human Health Risk Assessment
at Environmental Resources Management
🏢 About Environmental Resources Management
Environmental Resources Management (ERM) is a global leader in sustainability consulting, uniquely positioned to help clients navigate the transition to a low-carbon future while advancing ESG priorities. With a remote-first culture and a focus on high-impact projects, ERM offers the chance to work on cutting-edge environmental assessments that shape industry standards and regulatory practices.
About This Role
As the Technical Consulting Director for Human Health Risk Assessment (HHRA), you will lead large-scale risk assessment activities, building and mentoring a team of scientists to deliver technically rigorous work. This role is pivotal in connecting HHRA to broader environmental assessments, influencing regulatory frameworks, and expanding ERM's services across Canada through business development.
💡 A Day in the Life
A typical day might start with a team stand-up to review progress on active HHRA projects, followed by a deep dive into a technical review of a risk assessment report for a major energy client. After lunch, you could join a proposal strategy call with business development colleagues, then spend the afternoon mentoring a junior scientist on Health Canada guidance. The day often ends with a virtual check-in with a client to discuss regulatory submission timelines.
🚀 Application Tools
🎯 Who Environmental Resources Management Is Looking For
- A seasoned professional with 8+ years of HHRA experience in environmental consulting or regulation, with deep expertise in Health Canada technical guidance and provincial environmental assessment frameworks.
- A natural leader who has successfully built and managed technical teams, fostering collaboration and ensuring high-quality deliverables under tight deadlines.
- An entrepreneurial thinker who can identify business opportunities, contribute to proposals, and grow client relationships, particularly within the Canadian market.
- A strong communicator skilled at translating complex risk assessments for diverse stakeholders, including regulators, clients, and multidisciplinary internal teams.
📝 Tips for Applying to Environmental Resources Management
Tailor your resume to highlight specific HHRA projects where you applied Health Canada guidance (e.g., Federal Contaminated Sites Action Plan) and provincial frameworks (e.g., Ontario's Environmental Assessment Act).
In your cover letter, emphasize your experience leading teams and mentoring junior scientists, with concrete examples of how you improved team performance or project outcomes.
Showcase your business development acumen by mentioning any successful proposals you've led or revenue growth you've driven in previous HHRA roles.
Prepare a portfolio of 2-3 representative projects that demonstrate your ability to integrate HHRA into broader environmental assessments, including stakeholder engagement.
Research ERM's recent Canadian projects (e.g., energy transition or mining assessments) and reference them in your application to show genuine interest and alignment.
✉️ What to Emphasize in Your Cover Letter
['Your deep understanding of Canadian HHRA regulatory landscape and ability to navigate Health Canada and provincial requirements.', 'Proven track record of leading technical teams to deliver complex, high-quality risk assessments on time and within budget.', 'Experience in business development, including writing proposals and building client relationships in the environmental consulting sector.', "Your commitment to advancing sustainability and alignment with ERM's mission to accelerate global sustainability."]
Generate Cover Letter →🔍 Research Before Applying
To stand out, make sure you've researched:
- → Review ERM's website and recent news for case studies on Canadian environmental assessments, especially in sectors like energy, mining, or infrastructure.
- → Familiarize yourself with ERM's 'Sustainability' and 'Low-Carbon Future' initiatives to understand how HHRA fits into their broader strategy.
- → Look up recent updates to Health Canada's HHRA guidelines (e.g., Part V of the Canadian Environmental Protection Act) and provincial regulations in key provinces like Ontario, Alberta, and British Columbia.
- → Check ERM's LinkedIn page for employee insights and recent project announcements to understand company culture and current priorities.
💬 Prepare for These Interview Topics
Based on this role, you may be asked about:
⚠️ Common Mistakes to Avoid
- Submitting a generic application that doesn't reference specific Canadian HHRA regulations or ERM's focus on sustainability.
- Focusing solely on technical skills without demonstrating leadership, team-building, or business development experience.
- Failing to highlight remote work experience or self-motivation, as this role is fully remote and requires independence.
📅 Application Timeline
This position is open until filled. However, we recommend applying as soon as possible as roles at mission-driven organizations tend to fill quickly.
Typical hiring timeline:
Application Review
1-2 weeks
Initial Screening
Phone call or written assessment
Interviews
1-2 rounds, usually virtual
Offer
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