ERM: Environmental Resources Management - Managing Consultant, ESG Strategy and Assurance Senior

ERM
is seeking an
Environment, Social and Governance Management Consultant
to join our team.
The successful candidate will work on a variety of challenging projects for clients across a range of industry sectors, primarily focused on the mining/metals supply chain, given key forces reshaping businesses in the sector.
This role will entail project delivery and collaborating with senior members of ERM's commercial leadership to advance go-to-market activities.
Over time, there will be increasing responsibility for managing tasks, teams, projects, and clients.
This is an excellent career opportunity, with potential for fast progression, to work with management consulting and technical expert teams.
We envision this individual being based in either our
Ottawa or Toronto
office though location is somewhat flexible.
The work will involve supporting local, national, and international clients with challenging business needs.
This role will require some travel for internal meetings and client engagements, but it is not envisioned to be a road warrior.
RESPONSIBILITIES:

Structure and guide work processes to design, implement and improve enterprise-wide management systems, programs, policies, standards, with support from ERM subject matter experts, with a focus on the mining/minerals supply chain.
Develop a deep understanding of Responsible Mining Standards and associated frameworks, including IRMA, TSM, ASI, Copper Mark, RMI, ICMM, ResponsibleSteel, and others.
Maintain a strong working and technical knowledge of critical mineral supply chain due diligence processes, and related drivers including emerging legislation and stakeholder-led initiatives.
Interact with clients in the form of interviews at corporate, division, and site levels, as well as supporting and delivering presentations, trainings, and workshop facilitation.
Manage multiple projects within scope/budget/schedule expectations and ensure quality standards on project deliverables.
Distil and analyze complex data, trends, and concepts into clear and concise takeaways and executive summaries.
Develop perspectives on demand drivers, integrated services to meet client needs, go-to-market campaigns, and proposals for existing and new clients.
Maintain and cultivate client relationships and represent a full range of ERM services by staying knowledgeable of trends in the environment, health, safety and sustainability fields.
Promote a culture of safety, collaboration, and excellence.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

8 to 10 years of professional experience relevant to the responsibilities described above.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills; experience creating clear deliverables for audiences ranging from corporate executives to plant-level operators.
Direct experience developing and implementing corporate strategy, organizational design, and/or process optimization.
Experience or working knowledge of mining/metal supply chain and industry requirements.
Experience with data analysis, modeling, and visualization preferred.
Strong MS Office computer skills, with an advanced understanding of PowerPoint and Excel.
Ability to thrive in a fast-paced consulting environment, handling multiple project assignments, meeting tight deadlines, and traveling to clients as needed.
Ability to maintain flexibility and work independently with minimal supervision.
Bachelor's degree in any discipline, hard science preferred.
MBA; joint master's degree with an environment-related program preferred.
Our most successful candidates maintain a positive and enthusiastic attitude, are motivated to deliver outstanding client service, and grow our business.
ADDITIONAL PREFERRED SKILLS:

Lead Auditor/Practitioner status in ISO 14001, SA 8000, APSCA, CSCA is preferred.
Fluent in either Spanish or French, both written and spoken.
Professional experience in any of the following industries:
Jewelry, Refiners/Smelters, Mining.
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.
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, status as a protected veteran, or status as a qualified individual with 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.
Thank you for your interest in ERM!
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