Environmental Project Manager, Environmental P&A (Ontario Line)

Metrolinx; Toronto; On-site; CAD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A transit agency in Ontario is seeking an Environmental Project Manager to oversee environmental assessments and manage project compliance for capital projects. The role involves liaising with stakeholders, generating consultant contracts, and providing strategic advice on environmental regulations. The ideal candidate will have a post-secondary education in a relevant field and demonstrated experience in environmental assessment and project management. This position offers an opportunity to contribute to the enhancement of transit systems in the Greater Golden Horseshoe area.

Qualifications

• Demonstrated experience related to environmental assessment and compliance monitoring.
• Working knowledge of environmental assessment and project management principles.
• Excellent written and oral communication skills are essential.

Responsibilities

• Oversee environmental assessments and compliance under the Environmental Assessment Act.
• Manage environmental components of design and construction phases of capital projects.
• Coordinate environmental input and monitor compliance programs.

Skills

Environmental assessment

Project management

Stakeholder consultation

Communication skills

Analytical ability

Education

Post-secondary education in Planning, Environmental Management, or Environmental Science

Job description

Description

Metrolinx is connecting communities across the Greater Golden Horseshoe. Metrolinx operates GO Transit and UP Express, as well as the PRESTO fare payment system. We are also building new and improved rapid transit, including GO Expansion, Light Rail Transit routes, and major expansions to Toronto’s subway system, to get people where they need to go, better, faster and easier. Metrolinx is an agency of the Government of Ontario.

At Metrolinx, equity, diversity and inclusion are essential to living our values of serving with passion, thinking forward and playing as a team.

CPG’s workforce is made up of driven and professionals who care deeply about working together to deliver and make a positive impact in our communities. Join us as we build a knowledgeable and collaborative team that courageously changes how transit projects will be delivered.

Our Capital Projects Group, Environmental Programs and Assessment (EPA) Division is seeking an Environmental Project Manager to supervise the efficient and environmentally compliant delivery of projects. You will be responsible for leading Environmental Assessments and their related program areas of study (noise, vibration, air quality, natural heritage, cultural heritage and archaeology), managing the environmental components of Technical Advisor and consultant contracts for implementation (construction) projects, overseeing Project Coordinator and Junior Project Coordinator level staff with respect to Program and Project execution, and providing strategic advice and support to internal client groups.

What will I be doing?

• Oversee environmental assessments and addendums carried out under the Environmental Assessment Act, including through Ontario Regulation 231/08 Transit and Rail Project Assessment Process (TRPAP), including the associated technical studies on social and biophysical environments (e.g., noise, vibration, air quality, built heritage, natural heritage, archaeology, design, and mitigation).
• Manage the environmental components of design and construction phases of capital projects (implementation stage contract management).
• Plan, participate, and make presentations at Metrolinx public consultation events (both virtual and in-person) for individual projects through all project stages.
• Coordinate environmental input to design implementation, provide guidance on permits and approvals, and lead and oversee environmental compliance monitoring programs.
• Generate consultant Terms of Reference and supervise consultant contracts engaged in environmental compliance related assignments (includes scope, schedule, and budget oversight).
• Oversee Project Coordinator and Junior Project Coordinator level staff with respect to Program and Project execution.
• Report on the progress of programs and projects to Managers and other senior staff within EPA.
• Liaise with Project Delivery Teams, Technical Advisors, and internal departments to advance transit projects in accordance with overall project schedules.
• Provide strategic advice and guidance to internal stakeholders on environmental permit, approval, and compliance-related topics.
• Work with Indigenous communities and various external stakeholders including regulators, municipalities and the public including, but not limited to, Ministry of the Environment, Conservation and Parks; Ministry of Citizenship and Multiculturism; and Conservation Authorities.
• Provide an internal knowledge base of legislated environmental standards, regulations, guidelines, and best practices and determining potential impacts of these on Metrolinx programs and assessments.

What Skills and Qualifications Do I Need?

• A post-secondary education in a related discipline (e.g., Planning, Environmental Management, Environmental Science) or any combination of education, training and experience deemed equivalent.
• Demonstrated experience related to environmental assessment, transit/transportation planning, environmental impact assessment, stakeholder consultation and environmental compliance monitoring.
• Demonstrated experience with the Ontario and Canadian Environmental Assessment process, including Transit and Rail Project Assessment Process (TRPAP) and Class Environmental Assessments (e.g. Ministry of Transportation, Infrastructure Ontario, Municipal).
• Working knowledge of the principles and practices of environmental assessment and project management.
• Thorough knowledge of the Ontario Environmental Assessment Act, Environmental Protection Act, Planning Act, Heritage Act, Endangered Species Act, and the federal Migratory Bird Convention Act, Navigation Protection Act, Fisheries Act, Impact Assessment Act and other related environmental legislation.
• Excellent written and oral communication skills, ability to work independently, strong interpersonal and negotiating skills, and analytical ability are a must.
• A valid Ontario Class G driver’s license is required to travel to various site locations, meetings, operational facilities, etc. Must meet and maintain the corporate standard for a good driving record.

Don’t Meet Every Requirement?

If you’re excited about working with Metrolinx but your past experience doesn’t quite align with every qualification of this posting, we encourage you to apply. You just might be the right candidate for this or other roles. We are always looking for great talent to join our team.

We invite all interested individuals to apply and encourage applications from members of equity‑deserving communities, including those who identify as Indigenous, Black, racialized, women, people with disabilities, and people with diverse gender identities, expressions and sexual orientations.

Accommodation:

We value the unique skills and experiences each person brings to Metrolinx and are committed to creating and maintaining an inclusive and accessible environment. We are committed to the requirements of the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act so if you require accommodation during the hiring process, please let our Recruitment team know by contacting us at: 416‑202‑5601 or email [e-mail].

Application Process:

All applicants must be legally entitled to work in Canada. Metrolinx will be using email to communicate with you for all job competitions. It is your responsibility to include an updated email address that is checked daily and accepts emails from unknown users. As we send time‑sensitive correspondence, we recommend that you check your email regularly. If no response is received, we will assume you are no longer interested in pursuing the opportunity. Please be advised that a Criminal Record Check may be required of the successful candidate.

Should it be determined that any background information provided is misleading, inaccurate or incorrect, Metrolinx reserves the right to discontinue with the consideration of your application.

We thank all applicants for their interest, however, only those selected for further consideration will be contacted.

WE ARE AN EQUITABLE AND INCLUSIVE EMPLOYER.

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