Are you an experienced acoustics professional ready to make an impact on projects that shape sustainable development worldwide? Join ERM—a global leader in environmental consulting—and bring your expertise to a team that thrives on innovation, collaboration, and delivering solutions that matter.

Why This Role Matters

Noise and vibration management is critical to creating sustainable, livable environments. As a Consulting Associate, Acoustics and Vibrations, you’ll play a key role in helping clients meet regulatory requirements, minimize environmental impacts, and design projects that harmonize with communities and ecosystems.

What Your Impact Is

• Deliver high-quality environmental noise assessments and acoustical modeling for diverse projects across Canada and beyond.

• Provide actionable noise mitigation strategies that influence infrastructure, energy, and industrial developments.

• Serve as a trusted advisor and subject matter expert in environmental assessments, shaping outcomes that align with sustainability goals.

What You'll Bring

Required:

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical, Environmental, or related Engineering discipline. (Or equivalent experience.)

• Recent graduated to 1 year of experience in acoustics and vibration.

• Strong foundation in noise/vibration principles and measurement techniques.

• Proficiency with noise modeling software (e.g., CadnaA, STAMSON, TNM).

• Understanding of regulatory requirements and provincial noise guidelines.

• Strong Microsoft Office experience (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Access).

• Excellent technical writing, analytical, and communication skills.

• 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.

• This position is not eligible for immigration sponsorship.

Preferred:

• Advanced degree specializing in acoustics or vibration.

• Eligibility for Professional Engineer registration in Ontario, BC, or Alberta.

• Programming skills (Python, Java) and Excel Macros/VBA experience.

• Familiarity with sound/vibration instruments and industrial noise control specifications.

Key Responsibilities

• Conduct environmental noise assessments, pre/post-construction surveys,a and predictive modeling using advanced tools.

• Perform field measurements and compliance evaluations across varied environments.

• Prepare technical reports, proposals, and regulatory submissions for permitting processes.

• Develop noise control measures and collaborate with ERM’s global acoustics community.

• Engage with agencies, attend site visits, and participate in public meetings as needed.

• Ensure all deliverables meet ERM’s quality, budget, and schedule standards.

For the Consulting Associate, Acoustics and Vibrations position, the anticipated annual base pay is $65,000 – $75,854 (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.

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.

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