ERM is seeking an Environmental Project Manager to join our Sustainable Operations team in Toronto, Canada. In this role, you will manage and contribute technically to challenging environmental compliance, management systems, auditing, and compliance assurance projects and programs with a focus on the Technology Sector while reaching into other manufacturing sectors in order to diverse our client base locally, nationally, and internationally. The successful candidate will also network with ERM's national management systems and compliance technical teams to share consulting opportunities, business relationships, and the application of best practices to address client needs. The successful candidate will have strong project management skills and be capable of managing multi-site programs across the globe.

This is an excellent career opportunity for a mid-level professional looking to advance their career with a global environmental leader, and to make a significant impact in successfully implementing ERM's global strategy.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

Provide leadership and strategic direction for expanding ERM's management systems and compliance service area and client base, with a focus on the technology sector. Identify and develop new opportunities, prepare effective technical proposals, and take active leadership role in developing new business with new and existing clients. Develop and expand client relationships that generate repeat business.
Support the North American product stewardship team to grow this business in Canada by focusing on the new extended producer responsibility programs aimed at the Technology sector, including consideration of waste net zero initiatives, waste accounting with ties into the circular economy.
Direct strategic management systems and compliance assurance programs for a variety of clients with complex technical/regulatory issues. Work closely with clients and develop strong relationships to understand specific processes and develop compliance strategy to help clients maintain maximum operating flexibility. Achieve client’s expectations for scope, budget, schedule, and quality.
Project manage sustainable operations national and global programs, creating effective and efficient teams that operate safely in a variety of industrial sectors. .
Capitalize on existing client relationships to expand ERM’s profile and market share in the regional and global management systems and compliance markets (through a combination of excellence in technical delivery and business development).
Mentor junior and mid-level staff in the proper planning and execution of projects, and in directing or conducting independent technical reviews of deliverable work products.
Support the general growth and development of ERM’s global services. Collaborate with other ERM global practitioners to execute projects, including participating on teams comprised of management systems and compliance professionals from multiple offices around the global organization.

REQUIREMENTS:

Bachelors or Masters degree in a relevant discipline such as environmental management, engineering (chemical, mechanical, environmental), environmental science, or related degree.
Strong project management skills with demonstrated experience managing global program across variable geographical setting.
Experience or interest in supervising direct reports.
Relevant consulting experience with multimedia environmental compliance and/or management systems, 10 years minimum.
SME in regulatory intelligence and impact studies, knowledge and experience preferred in the Corporate Sustainability Reporting Directive (CSRD) and other relevant sustainability policies and frameworks.
Experience working with circularity assessment tools, measuring circularity to explore sustainable waste management solutions.
Experience in waste classification and hazardous waste management.
Experience in managing projects, including scope, schedule and budgets, communications, and interactions with clients. 5 years minimum.
Experience working with and/or auditing compliance programs, including waste, stormwater, wastewater, and/or chemical management.
Developing, maintaining and/or auditing management systems, ISO 14001 and ISO 9001 a plus.
Well established reputation and recognized technical expertise by the marketplace.
Proven experience in business development for large management systems and compliance contracts, with the ability to contribute to ERM’s annual sales goals.
Excellent communication (written/verbal), strategic thinking, negotiation, presentation, and “people” skills.
Established relationships with large, private-sector industrial companies (potential clients) focused in the technology sector.
Positive outlook, collaborative, and driven by the success of ERM as a global company.

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.

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