Consulting Senior Associate, Social Performance (Entry Level)

Consultants at ERM lead and contribute to successful consulting engagements, support marketing and business management, and actively contribute to the internal growth and development of our team, our systems, and our culture. Collaborating closely with Senior Consultants, Consultants typically focus on a particular ERM advisory service area but can adapt to support other areas when needed – versatility and cross-fertilization across business lines is an important factor underlying ERM’s success.

YOUR ROLE

We are looking for a Consulting Senior Associate, Social Performance to join a team of practitioners focused on projects in Inuit Nunangat that touch on themes related to Indigenous self-determination, reconciliation, and socio-economic development in collaborative and multi-stakeholder environments. Given the cross-cutting nature of these topics, there may be an opportunity to expand the scope of work to other regions of Canada (e.g., Yukon, Northwest Territories, British Colombia), should this be of interest. Your work will include supporting existing relationships with clients as well as identifying and developing new opportunities.

The Consulting Senior Associate, Social Performance is accountable for:

• Assisting with designing, delivering, and reporting on in-person and virtual engagements (e.g., workshops, meetings, interviews), as well as providing technical support for virtual meetings.
• Contributing to successful engagements by conducting desktop research and literature reviews to inform the development of background and meeting materials.
• Coordination of engagements by conducting outreach to participants, tracking attendance, and distributing materials.
• Contributing to business development and marketing activities at ERM by conducting research on client needs, preparing marketing materials, and participating in proposal preparation.
• Thinking critically and strategically, helping to influence the impact of our work and the outcomes for our clients

YOUR OPPORTUNITY FOR GROWTH

ERM offers a truly impactful work experience with opportunities to grow, lead and contribute to areas that matter to you.

• Your impact may be felt personally – leading a project from start to finish, or through working as part of a bright, dynamic team with a good work-life balance.
• You will impact the ability of ERM’s clients to deliver on their mandates. We work with a wide variety of organizations whose work can significantly enhance or impede sustainability and our collective pursuit of the UN Sustainable Development Goals. Your work at ERM will help them shape and better fulfil their important visions.

If you have a passion for Indigenous self-determination and reconciliation, with a specific interest in Inuit Nunangat, this is an excellent opportunity for a recent graduate looking to collaborate with an expert consulting team on interesting natural resource management projects. Our clients span a wide range of corporate, government and non-government clients— we help them achieve positive and tangible social, environmental, and economic impact. As a team, we are shaping a sustainable future with the world’s leading organizations.

YOUR BACKGROUND

Education and Experience

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in a discipline related to natural resource governance, sustainability, or Indigenous studies
• Some relevant academic and/or work experience related to Inuit Nunangat and/or on the topics of land claims and natural resource governance would be an asset
• Some relevant academic and/or work experience with synthesizing complex information into plain language summaries, multi-stakeholder engagement, and in-person or virtual facilitation, would be highly desirable
• Some relevant experience working with Indigenous peoples or organizations would be an asset
• Previous consulting experience is highly desirable

Skills and Attributes

ERM is looking for candidates who demonstrate:

• Initiative as demonstrated by a willingness to take on new tasks, promote new initiatives and seek clarification where necessary (i.e., regarding assigned tasks)
• Interpersonal and communication skills (in speaking and in writing), as evidenced by clear and respectful communications with colleagues and clients
• Strong time management, prioritization, and organizational skills
• Experience working both independently and as a team member
• An ability to conduct research (e.g., web-based, literature, surveys and/or interviews), analyze data and present results in a clear and concise manner
• Project management skills and experience would be an asset

For the Consulting Senior Associate, Social Performance position, we anticipate the annual base pay of $66,000 – $76,752 CAD. An employee’s pay position within this range will be based on several factors including, but not limited to, relevant education, qualifications, certifications, experience, skills, geographic location, performance, shift, travel requirements, sales or revenue-based metrics, and business or organizational needs. We also may have instances where compensation may be outside of the range, based on the factors noted above. This job is also eligible for an annual discretionary based performance bonus.

We offer a comprehensive package of benefits including paid time off, paid parental leave, medical, dental, vision, life, disability and AD&D insurance, 401(k) or RRSP/DPSP, and any other benefits to eligible employees as applicable.

You can apply for this role through https://www.erm.com/careers/apply/ or through the internal careers portal if you are a current employee.

Note: No amount of pay is considered to be wages or compensation until such amount is earned, vested, and determinable. The amount and availability of any bonus, commission, or any other form of compensation that are allocable to a particular employee remains in the Company’s sole discretion unless and until paid and may be modified at the Company’s sole discretion, consistent with the law.

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. Based on review of these responses, shortlisted candidates will be invited for interviews.

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.

ERM is proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity employer. We do not discriminate based upon race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, status as a protected veteran, status as an individual with a disability, or other applicable legally protected characteristics. 

Thank you for your interest in ERM!

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