ERM is looking for a Mid-level Flora Consultant in São Paulo, Rio de Janeiro, Belo Horizonte, Porto Alegre or Salvador.

Key Responsibilities:

·       Conduct field surveys for plant species identification, vegetation mapping, habitat classification, and forest inventory. Preparing technical reports and compensation measures for vegetation suppression authorization;

·       Support the development of flora baselines and contribute to critical habitat and ecosystem assessments.

·       Assist in the preparation of Biodiversity Action Plans (BAPs), ecological restoration strategies, and biodiversity monitoring programs.

·       Analyze flora-related data using GIS tools and biodiversity databases.

·       Contribute to the preparation of technical reports, including Environmental and Social Impact Assessment (ESIA) documentation and regulatory compliance materials.

·       Ensure alignment with national environmental legislation and international standards, such as IFC Performance Standard 6 and IUCN guidelines.

Qualifications & Experience:

·       Degree in Botany, Ecology, Biology, or a related field.

·       4–8 years of experience in flora surveys, vegetation analysis, or ecological consulting.

·       Solid knowledge of regional flora and plant taxonomy.

·       Familiarity with GIS tools, remote sensing, and biodiversity platforms (e.g., IUCN Red List, IBAT).

·       Experience with environmental licensing or impact assessments.

·       Strong writing skills in both Portuguese and English.

·       Ability to work under pressure and adapt to dynamic field and consulting environments.

·       Valid driver’s license and willingness to travel.

ABOUT ERM:

Environmental Resources Management (ERM) is a leading global provider of environmental, health, safety, risk, social consulting services and sustainability related services. We have more than 160 offices in over 40 countries and territories employing more than 8,000 people who work on projects around the world. ERM is committed to providing a service that is consistent, professional and of the highest quality to create value for our clients. We have worked with many of the Global Fortune 500 companies delivering innovative solutions for business and selected government clients helping them understand and manage the sustainability challenges that the world is increasingly facing.

For over 50 years we have been working with clients around the world and in diverse industry sectors to help them to understand and manage their environmental, health, safety, risk and social impacts. The key sectors we serve include Oil & Gas, Mining, Power, and Manufacturing, Chemical and Pharmaceutical. All face critical sustainability challenges and our clients in these and many other areas rely on our ability to assist them operate more sustainably which has a positive impact on our planet.

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.

If you would like to read more about Diversity, Equality, Inclusion and Belonging
(DEIB) at ERM, you can visit our website, or read about our progress in the 2024 Sustainability Report.