Principal Consultant, Capital Project Delivery

Lead the Future of Responsible Resource Development Across Canada

Shape the projects that power communities, support responsible resource development, and leave a lasting legacy. ERM is seeking a Principal Consultant, Capital Project Delivery to join our team in Canada. This is a unique opportunity for a senior-level leader to leverage deep resource development expertise, trusted industry relationships, and strategic consulting experience to guide complex capital projects across their full life cycle, from planning and approvals through implementation, mine closure, and transition planning. In this highly visible role, you will provide technical and strategic leadership, oversee multidisciplinary project delivery, drive business growth, and help clients navigate the evolving challenges of resource development, socioeconomic planning, stakeholder engagement, Indigenous engagement, mine closure, and mine transition planning. As a representative of a global sustainability leader, you will play a critical role in advancing ERM’s strategy while delivering meaningful outcomes for clients, communities, and the environment.

Why This Role Matters?

Resource development projects today demand more than technical expertise. Success requires balancing environmental stewardship, community expectations, Indigenous engagement, regulatory requirements, and long-term economic outcomes.

As a Principal Consultant, Capital Project Delivery, you will help clients develop and advance major capital projects while ensuring responsible project execution and sustainable development practices. Your leadership will influence strategic decision-making, strengthen client relationships, support the growth of ERM’s mining and resource development practice, and contribute to some of the most significant resource development initiatives across Canada and globally.

In this role, you will serve as a trusted advisor to clients, guiding them through complex challenges while helping shape responsible development strategies that create lasting value for businesses, communities, and stakeholders.

What Your Impact Is:

• Lead and support complex resource development projects related to capital project development, social and environmental assessments and permitting, mine closure planning, and mine transition planning.
• Provide expert guidance on stakeholder and Indigenous engagement programs and social impact assessments.
• Support clients in navigating complex regulatory processes and project approvals.
• Build and strengthen relationships with key resource development sector clients while identifying new opportunities for growth.
• Mentor and develop consultants, helping build the next generation of professionals.
• Partner with multidisciplinary teams across Canada and globally to deliver integrated, high-quality solutions.
• Contribute to ERM’s continued growth and leadership within the global resource development sector.
• Deliver projects that support responsible resource development and create positive outcomes for communities and stakeholders.

What You’ll Bring:

Required

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering, geology, science, economics, social science, public policy, or a related discipline.
• 6+ years of relevant experience, including industry experience and/or stakeholder/Indigenous engagement in Canada, or a related position with a resource development company to understand operational needs.
• Experience in mine closure planning, particularly the development of strategic closure goals, closure objectives, and associated criteria.
• Experience supporting the environmental approval and permitting process for capital projects (i.e., new developments or expansions).
• Experience planning, organizing, and implementing stakeholder engagement activities, including open houses, interviews, virtual forums, and feedback mechanisms.
• Experience developing and delivering presentations and training sessions, and leading/facilitating discussions with small and large groups of diverse stakeholders.
• Experience conducting third-party reviews against industry best practices, regulatory requirements, and corporate standards.
• Strong project management skills, including development of work plans, budgets, schedules, and project controls.
• Well-developed team-building skills and demonstrated experience working with diverse teams, including mentorship and/or line management of junior staff.
• Strong commitment to safety, including following established health and safety protocols.
• Excellent writing, communication, strategic thinking, and interpersonal skills.
• Driver’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.

Preferred

• 10+ years of relevant experience preferred, including industry experience and/or stakeholder/Indigenous engagement in Canada, or a related position with a resource development company to understand operational needs.
• Professional registration (e.g., P.Eng., P.Geo., or P.Ag.) would be an asset.
• Strong knowledge of project management and experience working as part of an integrated team of consultants and engineering companies to develop pre-feasibility and feasibility-level studies.
• Previous consulting experience and a track record of delivering services within a strategic advisory and management consulting portfolio, including strategy, planning, policy, engagement, facilitation, negotiation, program design, implementation, risk management, and organizational effectiveness.
• Additional language skills (e.g., French or Spanish).

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead and/or support a wide variety of complex resource development projects related to capital project development, social and environmental assessments and permitting, as well as the development of associated mine closure and mine transition management plans.
• Deliver technical reports, conduct senior-level reviews, and develop strategic recommendations for clients.
• Provide technical expertise and manage projects related to stakeholder and Indigenous engagement and social impact assessment.
• Develop stakeholder engagement plans, including compiling stakeholder registers, assessing stakeholders, and outlining tactics, strategies, and activities.
• Implement on-the-ground and virtual outreach programs, including event planning, workshops, one-on-one meetings, interviews, open houses, and engagement activities.
• Engage stakeholders, disseminate project information, respond to grievances and feedback, and communicate regulatory updates and participation opportunities.
• Prepare responses to address issues and concerns raised by stakeholders and Indigenous groups, as well as responses to frequently asked questions.
• Provide oversight and quality control for data collection, management, reduction, and analysis.
• Be accountable for delivering projects that meet client expectations for scope, budget, schedule, and quality.
• Stay current on provincial and federal regulatory requirements relevant to industrial proponents operating in Canada’s natural resources sector.
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary ERM teams across Canada and globally to execute projects and strengthen client relationships.
• Expand ERM’s profile and market share within the global resource development market through technical excellence and business development support.
• Mentor junior and mid-level consulting staff, supporting the development of technical, consulting, project management, and decision-making skills.
• When required, assume project management responsibilities, including task delegation, subcontractor management, health and safety oversight, commercial performance monitoring, quality reviews, and client management.
• Develop a working understanding of ERM’s broader consulting services and actively support cross-selling opportunities.
• Support the growth and development of ERM’s global resource development service areas.
• Coordinate with ERM offices across Canada and in the United States, Asia-Pacific, Europe, and Latin America.

For the Principal Consultant, Capital Project Delivery position, the anticipated annual base pay is $127,900–$163,100 (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). 

We 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. 

Who We Are:

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.

Please submit your resume and brief cover letter. 

ERM 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.

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.

ERM 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.

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Thank you for your interest in ERM!

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