Principal Consultant leading Indigenous Engagement and Strategic Impact at ERM. Driving sustainable solutions and fostering respectful relationships with Indigenous Nations.
Responsibilities
Drive strategic Indigenous engagement and consultation programs that influence major infrastructure, natural resource, and renewable energy projects
Lead Indigenous Interests Assessments and integrate Indigenous knowledge into environmental and social impact assessments
Advise clients and internal teams on culturally appropriate practices, regulatory frameworks, and reconciliation strategies
Mentor and inspire multidisciplinary teams while fostering collaboration with Indigenous Nations and stakeholders
Design and lead Indigenous engagement and consultation programs with clients, Indigenous Nations, regulators, and stakeholders
Conduct Indigenous Interests Assessments in compliance with Duty to Consult and Free, Prior and Informed Consent (FPIC)
Support Indigenous Knowledge and Traditional Land Use studies, assess impacts on rights and interests, and develop mitigation strategies
Integrate Indigenous perspectives into environmental assessments and project design
Provide strategic regulatory leadership and prepare filings, engagement summaries, and technical reports
Mentor junior consultants and contribute to internal capacity building
Participate in business development through proposals and client engagement
Maintain expertise through ongoing training and stay current on regulatory changes
Requirements
Bachelor’s degree or higher in Indigenous Studies, Environmental Sciences, Anthropology, Sociology, Geography, or related field
6+ years of experience in Indigenous engagement, consultation, and/or Indigenous interests assessment
Proven track record working with Indigenous Nations in BC and/or across Canada
Expertise in regulatory frameworks, including BC Environmental Assessment Office or BC Energy Regulator guidelines
Strong leadership, facilitation, and technical writing skills
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
Ability to travel within Canada (approx. 10%)
Preferred: 10+ years of experience in Indigenous engagement, consultation, and/or Indigenous interests assessment
Experience with Indigenous-led or co-developed assessment models
Familiarity with stakeholder engagement platforms (e.g., Jambo, NetBenefit, StakeTracker, Borealis)
Knowledge of federal and other provincial/territorial regulations (Alberta, Ontario, Yukon, NWT, Nunavut)
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