Senior Assessor, Responsible Mining

Lead the Future of Responsible Mining and Sustainability Assurance

Are you an experienced auditor ready to influence some of the world's most complex and high-profile mining and metals operations? ERM Certification and Verification Services (CVS) is seeking a Lead Auditor who combines technical excellence, strategic thinking, and leadership capability to deliver trusted certification and assurance services across globally recognized sustainability, ESG, and management system frameworks.

This is an opportunity to work with leading organizations, shape responsible mining practices worldwide, and make a measurable impact on environmental, social, and governance performance.

Why This Role Matters

Mining companies are under increasing pressure to demonstrate responsible practices, strengthen stakeholder trust, and meet evolving sustainability expectations.

As a Lead Auditor with ERM CVS, you will play a critical role in helping organizations validate their performance against internationally recognized standards while driving continuous improvement across environmental, social, health and safety, human rights, and operational management systems.

Your expertise will help clients navigate complex challenges, strengthen accountability, and contribute to more sustainable and responsible mining practices globally.

What Your Impact Is


* Lead independent certification and assurance audits that support credible sustainability and ESG performance across the mining and metals sector.


* Influence business practices by identifying risks, opportunities, and performance improvements aligned with international standards.


* Serve as a trusted advisor to clients, helping them enhance management systems, governance structures, and responsible mining practices.


* Contribute to the integrity and credibility of globally recognized certification and assurance programs.


* Mentor and develop emerging auditors while strengthening ERM CVS's technical capabilities and audit methodologies.


* Foster meaningful engagement with stakeholders, including community and Indigenous representatives, where required by audit protocols.

What You'll Bring

Required


* Bachelor's degree (or equivalent) in Environmental Science, Occupational Health and Safety, Mining Engineering, Sustainability, Law, Sociology, Anthropology, Human Rights, or a related discipline.


* Significant experience auditing and/or implementing management systems within the mining and metals sector.


* Qualified or registered Lead Auditor status in one or more of the following standards:
+ ISO 14001 Environmental Management Systems
+ ISO 45001 Occupational Health & Safety Management Systems
+ ISO 50001 Energy Management Systems
+ ISO 9001 Quality Management Systems


* Demonstrated experience auditing or assessing responsible mining standards such as IRMA, Copper Mark, ICMM Mining Principles, and/or Aluminium Stewardship Initiati...