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Technical Consulting Director – Aquatics – Director Level

Technical Consulting Director – Aquatics – Director Level

CompanyERM
LocationCalgary, AB, Canada, Vancouver, BC, Canada
Salary$134383 – $162345
TypeFull-Time
DegreesMaster’s, PhD
Experience LevelExpert or higher

Requirements

  • 15+ years of consulting experience in aquatics, impact assessment and permitting.
  • MSc/PhD in earth science.
  • Registered professional in a Canadian jurisdiction.
  • Solid grasp of the key regulatory drivers within the mining sector.
  • High degree of technical competence and broad knowledge of impact assessment best practices.
  • Recognized technical expertise by an established reputation in the marketplace, including positive reputation with key regulators relevant to environmental approvals.
  • Demonstrated ability to develop and maintain long-term relationships with clients.

Responsibilities

  • Be the lead aquatic biologist responsible for technical design and execution of project work related to environmental assessment and permitting for large-scale capital projects.
  • Delegate work and serve as senior technical reviewer to ensure deliverables achieve client expectations for scope, budget, schedule, and quality.
  • Inspire and mentor personnel for overall success of technical team.
  • Provide leadership and expertise to expand our integrated water management services to our client base in Canada.
  • Serve as a key member of the ‘core’ technical team to drive growth in the areas of environmental effects design and assessment, land planning, facility siting & permitting, risk assessment and water resources management.
  • Cultivate a culture of innovation within the team.
  • Capitalize on existing ERM client relationships to expand ERM’s profile and market share through a combination of excellence in technical delivery and business development.
  • Contribute to business development of ERM’s global impact assessment and planning service area.
  • Identify and develop new opportunities, prepare effective technical proposals, and take an active leadership role in developing new business with new and existing clients.
  • Actively contribute to ERM’s international aquatics technical community.
  • Collaborate with other ERM global practitioners to execute projects.
  • Participate on teams consisting of multi-disciplinary impact assessment professionals from multiple offices around the global ERM organization.

Preferred Qualifications

  • Positive outlook, collaborative, and inspired by the success of ERM as a global company.