Principal Consultant – Principal Level – EHS Compliance and Management Systems – Mining Focus

Principal Consultant – Principal Level – EHS Compliance and Management Systems – Mining Focus

Requirements

• Undergraduate or master’s degree in environmental, sustainability or related health and safety science, engineering, or business education (combined with environmental, health, safety, and quality work experience).
• 6-8+ years (10+ years preferred) of relevant work experience, either consulting or industry in an EHS role, with work experience preferable both in Canada and internationally.
• Bilingual is a nice to have.
• Broad experience in assessing EHS management systems, including experience in mining and metals as well as other high hazard industries (e.g. oil and gas, petrochemicals, pulp & paper, and power generation sectors).
• Knowledge of tailings management requirements and risk mitigations.
• Familiarity with business management and client development processes, identification of business challenges and opportunities relating to EHS management.
• Health, safety, or environmental specialization with a preference for a diversified candidate that can demonstrate experience in all aspects.
• Familiar with information solutions/data analytics to support management system implementation and analysis.
• Understanding and/or working knowledge of the Canadian EHS regulatory environment.
• Interpersonal skills with the ability to establish client relationships, including ability to interact with senior management as well as frontline employees in an industrial setting.
• Dynamic written and oral communication skills, including ability to tailor communication based on business context and audience.
• Ability to work independently or with a team to accomplish complex tasks.
• Flexibility to handle multiple assignments while meeting strict deadlines.
• Willingness to travel and spend time out of the office (up to 40% of time).
• Certifications such as EP (EMS LA), EP (CEA), CRSP, P.Eng., MBA, or similar highly desirable.

Responsibilities

• Lead EHS compliance, management system and sustainability framework audits as a single auditor, or as part of an audit team.
• Support ERM’s Sustainable Operations Team; grow capability and capacity to meet international mining standards such as ICMM Performance Expectations, Global Industry Standard on Tailings Management, the CopperMark, the Cyanide Code and Towards Sustainable Mining.
• Provide technical support in development of EHS strategies, processes, plans, and reports to support client management systems and programs.
• Project manage sustainable operations national and global programs, creating effective and efficient teams that operate safely in a variety of industrial sectors.
• Communicate effectively with clients, technical resources, and team members to control budget, schedule, and scope.
• Conduct training, in-field coaching, and lead meetings / presentations.
• Support ERM Partners and Project Managers to effectively manage and deliver projects.
• Effectively steward and build client relationships leading to repeat business.
• Build strong collaborative relationships with other ERM employees.

Preferred Qualifications

• Bilingual is a nice to have.