Clean Transportation Program Manager

Environmental Defence Group; Toronto; On-site; CAD 72,000 - 88,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Extended healthcare coverage

Health spending account

Employee and family assistance program

4 weeks vacation

Half-day summer Fridays

RRSP matching program

Job summary

Environmental Defence Canada is seeking a Clean Transportation Program Manager to lead efforts to grow electric vehicle adoption, support high‑speed rail, and expand public and active transportation in Canada.

This permanent full‑time role (35 hours/week) is hybrid, reporting to the Director of Campaigns. Located in Toronto or Ottawa with 2 days in-office. Salary is $80,000 with comprehensive benefits including extended healthcare, an HSA, RRSP matching, and vacation.

Qualifications

• Experience with climate and/or clean transportation legislation, regulation and policy.
• Solid understanding of policy development and advocacy.
• Desire to affect change in public policy to protect the environment and public interest.

Responsibilities

• Draft policy submissions to government on clean transportation and participate in briefings and consultations.
• Engage in policy discussions and collaborate with allies supporting clean transportation policies in Canada.
• Monitor the policy landscape and stay updated on developments in Canada and relevant jurisdictions.
• Research and write policy reports, blogs and media backgrounders on clean transportation files.
• Contribute to government relations strategies and support communications and supporter engagement planning.
• Develop relationships with civil servants, elected officials, and political staff relevant to clean transportation files at various government levels.
• Produce communications-ready information for blogs, video, website text, press releases and newsletters.
• Collaborate with allies across files to build support for clean transportation priorities.
• Draft press releases, op-eds, and communications materials and act as a spokesperson for Environmental Defence.
• Manage stakeholder relationships and contractual agreements with external partners.

Skills

Climate policy experience

Policy development & advocacy

Public affairs & government relations

Job description

TITLE: Clean Transportation Program Manager

TERMS: Permanent Full-Time Position (35 hours per week, Monday to Friday)

LOCATION: Toronto or Ottawa

WORK ENVIRONMENT: The position is hybrid, with a combination of remote work and 2 days per week required in-office.

REPORTS TO: Director of Campaigns

SALARY: $80,000

TYPE: Unionized Role

LAST DAY TO APPLY: September 30, 2026

About the Role

Environmental Defence Canada (EDC) is a leading Canadian environmental advocacy organization that works with government, industry and individuals to defend clean water, a safe climate and healthy communities. You will be joining amission-oriented organization withsolution-oriented team members who strive to improve our communities and environment.

Purpose of the Role

Environmental Defence seeks a highly-committed and experienced Program Manager with knowledge of clean transportation, public transportation and zero-emissions vehicle policy. The program manager will be responsible for leading Environmental Defence’s efforts to help grow electric vehicle adoption in Canada, build support for high speed rail, and grow the mode share of public and active transportation. The ideal candidate will have knowledge of and experience with climate policy and project management. Experience in government relations, policy development and communications would be an asset.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Draft policy submissions to the government on clean transportation, participate in briefings, committee hearings, and represent EDC in consultations and stakeholder meetings.
• Engage in policy discussions and collaborate with allies supporting clean transportation policies in Canada.
• Monitor the clean transportation policy landscape and stay up to date on new developments in Canada and relevant jurisdictions.
• Research and write policy reports, blogs and media backgrounders on clean transportation files.
• Participate in the development and delivery of government relations strategies and support in the development of strategies for communications and supporter engagement.
• Develop relationships with civil servants, elected officials, and political staff relevant to clean transportation files at various levels of government.
• Produce relevant communications-ready information that can be used for blogs, video, website text, press releases, op-eds, newsletters, social media content, reports
• Collaborate with allies across these files to build support and consensus on clean transportation priorities
• Draft press releases, op-eds, and communications materials and act as a spokesperson for Environmental Defence.
• Manage stakeholder relationships and contractual agreements with external partners.

Skills and Experience

• Experience with climate and/or clean transportation legislation, regulation and policy
• A solid understanding of policy development and advocacy
• A demonstrated desire to affect change in public policy to enhance environmental protection and the public interest

What We Offer

• Extended healthcare coverage for yourself and your dependents paid by EDC
• Health spending account
• Employee and family assistance program
• 4 weeks vacation
• Half-day summer Fridays
• RRSP matching program

Racialized communities and others from equity-seeking groups are disproportionately affected by climate change and environmental degradation, yet they are significantly under-represented in environmental organizations. We believe that those most impacted by these issues must have access to paid positions in organizations dedicated to environmental defence and justice. Environmental Defence strives to create a workspace that reflects the diversity of identities and lived experiences within the communities we serve. If you see yourself reflected in 80% of the requirements for this role, we strongly encourage you to apply.

If you require any accommodations for your interview, please contact [e-mail]