ERM
ERM
ERM helps organizations address complex sustainability challenges through consulting across sectors such as chemicals, financial services, manufacturing, mining, oil and gas, and renewable energy. Its work spans ESG compliance, resource efficiency, decarbonization, carbon markets, clean energy, health and safety, and environmental management, supporting clients as they incorporate sustainability into business operations and long-term strategy.

Principal Technical Consultant, Senior Hydrogeologist — ERM, Vancouver (On-site)

Lead ERM’s Canadian hydrogeology practice and technical delivery for major environmental assessment and permitting programs in Vancouver. Advise clients, develop teams, and expand integrated water management services across Canada.

Description

  • Direct technical delivery for major environmental assessment and permitting programs supporting large capital developments
  • Act as lead hydrogeologist on environmental assessment and permitting engagements
  • Advise clients, build lasting relationships, and strengthen ERM’s market position
  • Assign work, oversee project performance, and conduct senior technical reviews
  • Keep projects aligned with approved scope, budget, schedule, and quality standards
  • Mentor, recruit, develop, and motivate hydrogeology professionals
  • Expand ERM’s integrated water management and hydrogeology offerings across Canada
  • Advance innovative, integrated water solutions through ERM’s global water resources network
  • Work with multidisciplinary teams on complex environmental projects
  • Find and develop new business opportunities
  • Write technical proposals and support client-facing growth activities
  • Contribute to ERM’s environmental impact assessment, permitting, risk assessment, and water resources management services

Requirements

  • Bachelor’s degree in earth science, environmental engineering, or a related discipline
  • At least 6 years of consulting experience in physical and contaminant hydrogeology
  • Background in groundwater impact assessment, groundwater resource management, permitting, aquifer management, groundwater supply evaluation, hydrogeochemistry, and contaminated-site assessment
  • Experience planning and delivering hydrogeological field programs, including monitoring wells, drilling oversight, groundwater sampling, and hydraulic testing
  • Strong capability in analyzing and interpreting hydrogeological data
  • Ability to create clear, defensible conceptual site models
  • Experience applying hydrogeology expertise to mining, oil and gas, and industrial sites
  • Excellent technical writing skills for complex reports and competitive proposals
  • Experience mentoring junior professionals
  • Ability to earn client confidence, influence decisions, and deliver high-quality results
  • Understanding of regulatory frameworks governing groundwater and mining-related permitting
  • Recognized credibility with clients and regulatory authorities
  • Valid driver’s license and/or ability to operate a company vehicle
  • More than 10 years of consulting experience preferred
  • Professional registration in a Canadian jurisdiction and eligibility to sign reports in Alberta and British Columbia
  • Experience with groundwater numerical modeling, including MODFLOW and FEFLOW
  • Experience recruiting, managing, and developing technical teams
  • Proven business development results, including proposal strategy and client expansion

Benefits

  • Eligibility for discretionary bonus compensation under ERM policies
  • Paid time off
  • Parental leave
  • Medical coverage
  • Dental coverage
  • Vision coverage
  • Life insurance
  • Disability insurance
  • Accidental death and dismemberment insurance
  • RRSP/DPSP
  • Reasonable accommodations for candidates with disabilities

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