Manager, Environmental Programs & Assessment(YNSE) - 12 Months

Energy Vault; Toronto; On-site; CAD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

A government agency in Ontario seeks a Manager for their Environmental Programs and Assessment Group. The candidate will oversee environmental initiatives, ensuring compliance and effective stakeholder engagement. This role supports major infrastructure projects and requires strong leadership and technical expertise across diverse environmental practices.

Qualifications

• Experience with Environmental Assessments (EAs) and studies.
• Proven leadership in managing teams and projects.
• Ability to liaise with regulatory bodies and Indigenous communities.

Responsibilities

• Oversee environmental initiatives and projects.
• Provide technical expertise and resolve environmental issues.
• Lead a team ensuring timely project delivery.

Skills

Leadership

Technical expertise

Stakeholder engagement

Human relations skills

Education

University degree in a related discipline

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 dedicated professionals who care deeply about working together to deliver infrastructure 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 Environmental Programs and Assessment (EPA) Group is seeking a Manager to lead a variety of environmental initiatives and projects in support of Maintenance Delivery.

What will I be doing?

• Oversee various environmental initiatives including the planning and execution of environmental projects, programs, Environmental Assessments (EAs) and studies to facilitate the delivery of corporate initiatives or infrastructure projects such as GO Expansion, Rapid Transit and Subways.
• Provide technical expertise and oversight on environmental initiatives including realty due diligence, oversight of standing agreements with Consultants for emerging works, complex environmental and regulatory issues, obtaining environmental permits and approvals, completion of EAs and other environmental studies.
• Support environmental oversight and resolution of environmental issues for construction projects delivered using traditional, P3 and progressive contracts.
• Lead a group of technical professionals to ensure timely delivery of projects and programs, and take corrective action as required to ensure deliverables are on time and budget.
• Oversee and monitor the appropriate application of environmental regulatory requirements to projects.
• Provide professional guidance and recommendations regarding environmental matters throughout the organization, and communicate policies, procedures and applicable law.
• Act as liaison for key external stakeholders including regulatory bodies and maintain relationships with key regulators such as MECP, MNRF, MCM, municipalities and Conservation Authorities.
• Support consultation and engagement with Indigenous communities and Nations on environmental matters.
• Review tender documents and reports to provide advice on environmental-related matters.
• Ensure consistency in overall approach for Metrolinx undertakings and application of applicable law such as O.Reg. 231/08 (Transit Project Assessment Process).

What Skills and Qualifications Do I Need?

• University degree in a related discipline (Planning, Environmental Science, Engineering). RPP, P.Geo., or P.Eng. designation would be considered an asset.
• Demonstrated experience and technical expertise in completion of EAs, and other environmental studies for infrastructure projects, preferably in the government or transportation sector.
• Leadership experience successfully coaching, mentoring and managing a team of professionals in support of professional development and project delivery.
• Experience effectively liaising with regulatory bodies at all levels of government (e.g. federal agencies, provincial ministries, Conservation Authorities, municipalities), Indigenous communities and stakeholder groups.
• Knowledge of Ontario and Canadian applicable law including relating to EA process, noise and vibration, air quality, contamination, archaeology, built heritage, natural environment and species at risk.
• Excellent human relations skills and experience working with, and supporting buy-in from, various stakeholder groups especially during public, Indigenous community and stakeholder engagement during contentious capital undertakings.
• Sound knowledge of management/project management principles, including budget and schedule controls, leading cross-functional teams and consultants engaged in simultaneous projects.
• Must successfully complete environmental, safety and all other training required by corporate policy.
• A valid Ontario Class G driver’s license is required to travel to various site locations, meetings, 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 [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.

For Internal applicants, with the recent implementation of the Internal Mobility Policy, the internal recruitment process has changed for non-union roles. Candidates must be in their current role for 12 months prior to applying for another role and each applicant must be in good standing (not participating in a Performance Improvement Plan). Please review all provisions of thepolicybefore submitting your application.

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.