About the role

ERM is hiring an Assistant Project Coordinator to support our Biophysical teams remote based in British Columbia, Canada. This role provides real‑time logistical and safety support to field scientists working on active field programs, while also supporting client communications and ensuring consistent adherence to established protocols.

This is a fast‑paced and highly collaborative role that requires strong communication, analytical thinking, and careful coordination across multiple project areas. This is a part‑time (8-15 hours per week), limited-term role for a duration of 4 months.

RESPONSIBILITIES

Communicate with field crews by phone, email, and Microsoft Teams to provide real‑time direction, safety guidance, and logistical support during field activities.
Coordinate daily assignments, track progress, and ensure field crews have accurate information to meet compliance requirements.
Operate within a shared Outlook inbox to manage updates, survey results, clearances, and coordination messaging.
Follow established client and ERM protocols while using critical thinking and sound judgment to troubleshoot emerging or unique field scenarios.
Maintain detailed documentation and organization of communications, survey results, and approval tracking to support regulatory defensibility.
Adhere to ERM’s comprehensive safety program and reinforce safe work practices when coordinating with field scientists.
Model ERM’s values and ensure compliance with internal standards and client expectations.

REQUIREMENTS

Bachelor’s degree in Environmental Science, Biology, Wildlife Science, Ecology, or related field (preferred).
Minimum of 1 year wildlife field survey or construction monitoring experience.
Experience providing guidance, mentorship, or leadership to field staff is highly desirable.
Demonstrated ability to make independent, defensible decisions in time‑sensitive scenarios.
Ability to obtain client‑required background clearance upon employment.
Comfort working in a fast‑paced, multi‑disciplinary remote environment while managing individual tasks under tight deadlines.
Proficiency with Microsoft Office and online communication platforms; familiarity with ArcGIS, Survey123, and Google Earth.
Strong attention to detail in organizing communications and documenting decisions.
Excellent verbal and written communication skills in a professional setting.
Ability to work a flexible schedule—primarily evenings with rotating weekend availability—while maintaining a positive and collaborative attitude.

Pay Transparency:

For the Assistant Project Coordinator position, we anticipate the annual base pay of $60,000.00 - $80,140.00, $28.84 /hr – $38.52/hr USD, limited-term, non-exempt. 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 employee’s fall outside of the range based on the factors noted above. This job may be eligible for bonus pay (casual and fixed term/Flexforce employees are NOT bonus eligible).

We offer a comprehensive package of benefits including paid time off, medical, dental, vision, 401(k), life & disability insurance to benefits eligible* employees.

*Benefits Eligibility is limited to Regular employees regularly scheduled to work 20 or more hours per week. Fixed-Term employees (including Flexforce) who are regularly scheduled to work 20 hours a week or more are eligible for a limited benefits package. Casual employees are NOT benefits eligible. See your recruiter for more details.

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, determinable, and payable. 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 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.

Thank you for your interest in ERM!

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