Principal Consultant, Strategic Engagement & Indigenous Interests Assessment

Overview

Lead Indigenous engagement and assessment for sustainable projects.

Key Responsibilities

• indigenous consultation
• impact assessment
• regulatory leadership
• report preparation
• client proposals
• team mentoring

Tasks

-Integrate Indigenous perspectives into environmental assessments and project design. -Lead Indigenous Interests Assessments and integrate Indigenous knowledge into environmental and social impact assessments. -Design and lead Indigenous engagement and consultation programs with clients, Indigenous Nations, regulators, and stakeholders. -Mentor and inspire multidisciplinary teams while fostering collaboration with Indigenous Nations and stakeholders. -Conduct Indigenous Interests Assessments in compliance with Duty to Consult and Free, Prior and Informed Consent (FPIC). -Drive strategic Indigenous engagement and consultation programs that influence major infrastructure, natural resource, and renewable energy projects. -Mentor junior consultants and contribute to internal capacity building. -Maintain expertise through ongoing training and stay current on regulatory changes. -Participate in business development through proposals and client engagement. -Provide strategic regulatory leadership and prepare filings, engagement summaries, and technical reports. -Advise clients and internal teams on culturally appropriate practices, regulatory frameworks, and reconciliation strategies. -Support Indigenous Knowledge and Traditional Land Use studies, assess impacts on rights and interests, and develop mitigation strategies.

Requirements

• stakeholder platforms
• 10+ years
• regulatory expertise
• driver's license
• bachelor's degree
• leadership

What You Bring

-Familiarity with stakeholder engagement platforms (e.g., Jambo, NetBenefit, StakeTracker, Borealis). -Ability to travel within Canada (approx. 10%). -10+ years of experience in Indigenous engagement, consultation, and/or Indigenous interests assessment. -Expertise in regulatory frameworks, including BC Environmental Assessment Office or BC Energy Regulator guidelines. -6+ years of experience in Indigenous engagement, consultation, and/or Indigenous interests assessment. -Experience with Indigenous-led or co-developed assessment models. -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. -Bachelor’s degree or higher in Indigenous Studies, Environmental Sciences, Anthropology, Sociology, Geography, or related field. -Strong leadership, facilitation, and technical writing skills. -Proven track record working with Indigenous Nations in BC and/or across Canada. -Knowledge of federal and other provincial/territorial regulations (Alberta, Ontario, Yukon, NWT, Nunavut).

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About Erm

-Flourished through merging UK and US consultancies, building a truly global footprint. -Has carried out major environmental assessments for projects like High Speed 1, HS2, Keystone and Dakota Access pipelines. -Works in sectors from mining, energy and chemicals to manufacturing, pharma, power, renewables, finance and TMT. -Combines strategic advisory and technical delivery, using digital tools and proprietary methodologies. -Notably led environmental impact assessments for cross-border hydroelectric, rail and oil infrastructure.

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