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Technical Consulting Director, Human Health Risk Assessment


Company : Environmental Resources Management (ERM)


Location : Vancouver, British Columbia


Created : 2026-04-23


Job Type : Full Time


Job Description

**Lead large-scale human health assessments and provide advice to top tier clients working to make sustainable decisions for some of the largest projects in Canada.**As the **Technical Consulting Director, Human Health Risk Assessment**, youll shape outcomes that matter. This senior leadership role places you at the strategic center of Canadas most influential environmental projectsspanning mining, energy, natural resources, and major infrastructure. Your expertise will help guide clients through complex regulatory landscapes while ensuring human health remains central to responsible development.**Working arrangements**This role is offered on a full-time, part-time or fixed term basis - we are open to applications from candidates with a need or desire for flexible working arrangements, at different stages in their career.Although the preference is for the candidate to be located near to one of our offices in **Vancouver, BC; Calgary, AB; Ottawa, ON; Toronto, ON;** or **any of ERMs Canadian offices**, we are also **open to full remote working.****Why This Role Matters**ERM is a global leader in environmental, health, safety, and sustainability consulting. We partner with organizations worldwide to navigate complex environmental expectations and regulatory requirements. Youll serve as the top subjectmatter authority on human health risk assessment across Canada. Your leadership will drive technical rigor, influence project strategies, and support clients in making informed, responsible decisions that protect people and communities.**What Your Impact Is*** Help clients shape their business strategies to integrate human health considerations into major mining, power, and oil & gas developments.* Share your expertise with technical leaders for other project components to raise the bar in delivering a collaborative, integrated deliverable* Lead major human health risk assessment activities by growing a team and building the tools needed to deliver high quality work* Influence regulatory engagement and support transparent stakeholder communications, including Indigenous communities.**What Youll Bring****Required*** B.Sc. in Toxicology, Biochemistry, or related field.* At least 8+ years of experience as a consultant or regulator in human health risk assessment (HHRA) for environmental assessments (EA), although we welcome applications from candidates at higher seniority levels.* Deep knowledge of Health Canada technical guidance and provincial regulatory frameworks for environment assessments.* Proven ability to lead technical teams to deliver quality work.**Preferred*** M.Sc. in Toxicology, Biochemistry, or a related discipline.* 12+ years of consulting experience, including leadership roles.**Key Responsibilities*** Own the technical delivery of the HHRA chapter for large-scale EA projects by providing report reviews and coaching a team of junior scientists to deliver high-quality, robust models and reports.* Collaborate with internal multidisciplinary teams, client groups, regulators and external stakeholders to help connect the HHRA to the broader EA and its engagement and monitoring requirements.* As part of a senior team of practitioners and Partners, expand our human health risk assessment services across Canada by contributing to proposals and business development efforts.For the Technical **Consulting Director, Human Health Risk Assessment** position, the anticipated annual base pay is **$148,010$208,250 (CAD)**. Actual pay will depend on factors such as education, experience, skills, location, performance, and business needs. In some cases, pay may fall outside this range. This role may be eligible for bonus pay (casual and fixed term/flex force employees are not bonus eligible).We offer a comprehensive benefits package, including paid time off, parental leave, medical, dental, vision, life, disability, AD&D insurance, 401(k) or RRSP/DPSP, and other applicable benefits to eligible employees. **Note**: Bonuses, commissions, and other forms of additional compensation are not guaranteed and subject to the sole discretion of ERM and its policies and procedures.***Who We Are:***As the largest global pure play sustainability consultancy, we partner with the worlds 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. Reasonable 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, Indigenous identity, or status as a protected veteran or qualified individual with a 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.**Notice Regarding Use of Artificial Intelligence (AI) in Hiring*** Our organization uses artificial intelligence (AI) technologies to assist in the recruitment process. These tools may help screen, assess, and/or evaluate applicants based on information provided in resumes, applications, and other submitted materials. All AI systems are designed to support fair and efficient hiring decisions and operate under human oversight.* By submitting your application, you acknowledge and consent to the use of AI tools in evaluating your candidacy. If you have questions or need accommodations, please contact us at you for your interest in ERM! #LI-HybridAt ERM, sustainability is our business.We are the worlds largest advisory firm focused solely on sustainability, offering unparalleled expertise across business and finance.ERM partners with clients to operationalize sustainability at pace and scale, through our unique combination of strategic transformation and technical delivery capabilities.Our diverse global team of experts works with the worlds leading organizations to help them set clear sustainability targets, measure progress and operationalize strategy through deep implementation and business transformation.With more than 50 years of experience, our ability to integrate sustainability solutions and our depth and breadth of technical knowledge are why organizations choose to partner with us as their trusted advisor.Every one of us firmly believes in the potential to create value for our clients through an integrated approach to sustainability (because we have personally seen it and professionally achieved it).Our team members are passionate about client service. We work closely with our clients to help them operationalize their sustainability goals and meet their environmental, health and safety objectives while advancing ERMs purpose through delivering tangible progress in what the United Nations coined The Decade of Action.Organizing our people across globally integrated #J-18808-Ljbffr