Environmental Manager

Pomerleau; Toronto; On-site; CAD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

RRSP with up to 5% employer matching

Hybrid work model for corporate roles

Employee stock ownership program

Career growth through real development

Transit pass reimbursement

Minimum 4 weeks of vacation

Job summary

Pomerleau, a national leader in construction, is seeking an Environmental Manager to support project teams across Ontario. You will help ensure environmental and contractual compliance on large-scale building, civil and infrastructure projects, guiding EMS deployment and sustainability initiatives.

Reporting to the Senior Environmental Manager, you will lead multi-project environmental support, coordinate regulators and clients, identify risks, and drive ISO 14001:2015 compliance,

Qualifications

• Experience developing EMS on major projects in Canada.
• Strong leadership and team supervision capabilities.
• Excellent knowledge of federal and provincial regulatory frameworks.
• Understanding of environmental issues in construction.

Responsibilities

• Provide multi-project environmental support in Toronto-area projects to ensure consistent EMS application.
• Lead project teams and serve as the primary contact with regulators, clients and internal stakeholders.
• Identify and elevate environmental risks and non-compliances for regional decision-making.
• Coordinate EMS implementation and obtain required environmental permits.
• Support sustainability and ESG commitments within projects.
• Oversee environmental coordinators and reporting for compliance.

Skills

EMS implementation

Regulatory knowledge

Leadership

ISO 14001

Environmental risk

Stakeholder mgmt

LEED knowledge

Education

University degree in environment

Job description

Job Description

Ready to build your career? We want to hear from you.

As an Environmental Manager working in the Operational Support team at Pomerleau Construction, you will play a pivotal role in supporting the project teams in ensuring environmental and contractual compliance of our projects in Ontario. Supporting large-scale building, civil and infrastructure projects – ranging from $1.5 million to upwards of $1 billion – you will have the opportunity to provide guidance, support and assistance to ensure legislative compliance.

Reporting to the Senior Environmental Manager, you will operate with a high level of autonomy and work in close collaboration with regional and project leadership teams. This role provides both project-level environmental support and regional oversight to ensure consistent regulatory compliance, effective EMS performance, and proactive management of environmental risks.

What You Will Do

• Provide multi-project environmental support in Toronto to ensure consistent application of environmental requirements and the implementation of the Environmental Management System (EMS).
• Provide leadership and clear direction to project teams, while serving as a primary point of contact with regulatory authorities, clients, and internal stakeholders on complex environmental and compliance issues.
• Identify, monitor, and elevate environmental risks, trends, and non-compliances to support regional decision-making.
• Coordinate the implementation of environmental plans and obtain required environmental permits.
• Implement, maintain, and continuously improve an Environmental Management System (EMS) compliant with ISO 14001:2015, and support performance monitoring at the project and regional level.
• Support the deployment of corporate sustainability and ESG commitments within projects.
• Coordinate and support project teams in meeting sustainability or certification objectives such as LEED, Envision, or Green Globes, where required.
• Contribute environmental expertise during project pursuits and proposals, including risk identification, environmental strategies, and client requirements.
• Supervise and mobilize environmental coordinators and leads, coordinate monitoring activities, and manage performance, development, and reporting required for project and regional compliance.

This Role Could Be For You If You Have

• University degree in environment, biology, ecology, geography, environmental engineering or similar field.
• At least 10 years of experience in environmental management and in the development and implementation of EMS, including on major projects in Canada.
• Demonstrated leadership experience, including team supervision, influence, collaboration, and management of performance and non-performance.
• Excellent knowledge of federal and provincial regulatory frameworks.
• A strong understanding of the environmental issues and impacts facing the construction industry.

Benefits

• RRSP with up to 5% employer matching
• Hybrid work model for corporate roles
• Employee stock ownership program
• Career growth through real development opportunities
• Transit pass reimbursement — get to work for free
• Minimum 4 weeks of vacation from day one

For the past six years, we've proudly held the distinction of being one of Canada's Top 100 Employers.

The expected compensation range posted for this role applies to available work locations in Ontario and/or British Columbia. Offered compensation may vary from the posted range based on a candidate’s relevant skills, experience, qualifications, geographic location, and the final job for which they are hired.

Please view this job on Pomerleau’s official Career Site if the posted compensation range is unavailable on a third‑party job board.

Pomerleau is a national leader in construction, delivering major projects across Canada. We believe in creating a workplace where people feel respected, supported, and empowered to grow. Our culture is built on collaboration, trust, and a shared commitment to doing great work.