Manager, Environmental Sustainability

British Columbia Rapid Transit Company; Vancouver; On-site; CAD 97,000 - 147,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in Metro Vancouver is seeking a Manager of Environmental Sustainability to develop and maintain environmental management systems, ensuring compliance with regulations. This role involves leading sustainability initiatives and managing key stakeholder relationships while providing technical leadership on sustainability metrics. Join a dedicated team and contribute to the future of transit in the region.

Benefits

Paid vacation

Medical benefits

Transit passes

Training

Qualifications

• Six years of progressive experience in environmental management.
• Strong knowledge of environmental sustainability principles.

Responsibilities

• Develops and maintains environmental management systems.
• Oversees environmental legal compliance and risk management.
• Leads emergency response for environmental incidents.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Interpersonal Skills

Problem Solving

Project Management

Education

University degree in Environmental Science

Certification in Energy Management

Certification in Environmental Management Systems

Tools

Microsoft Office

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Marketing Statement

Join a company that has been a part of moving Metro Vancouver for over 35 years.

Marketing Statement

Join a company that has been a part of moving Metro Vancouver for over 35 years.

British Columbia Rapid Transit Company Ltd. (BCRTC) maintains and operates the Expo and Millennium SkyTrain Lines from our central facilities in south Burnaby. Our services connect downtown Vancouver to the cities of Burnaby, New Westminster, Coquitlam, Port Moody and Surrey. With the future expansion of both the Expo and Millennium Lines gathering pace, infrastructure renewal and new asset acquisition projects underway, this is an exciting time to join our team of over 1,200 dedicated employees, working on one of the longest fully-automated rapid transit systems in the world.

Our work encompasses roles such as administration, engineering, elevator and escalator maintenance, field operations, vehicle maintenance, and wayside (station and guideway) maintenance.

When you work for SkyTrain, not only will you help move Metro Vancouver, you will also have access to comprehensive benefits including paid vacation, medical benefits, transit passes, training and more. We are a proud equal opportunity employer, committed to a diverse and inclusive workforce.

Come explore what makes us one of BC’s Top Employers!

Responsibilities

PRIMARY PURPOSE

Develops and maintains comprehensive environmental management systems for British Columbia Rapid Transit Company (BCRTC) and West Coast Express (WCE), ensuring compliance with environmental regulations and advancing sustainability initiatives. Supports regulatory compliance and alignment with environment standards across BCRTC, WCE and across the TransLink Enterprise.

Key Accountabilities

Develops, implements and maintains comprehensive environmental management systems to ensure compliance with environmental regulations for both BCRTC and WCE.

Stays current with industry best practices and trends and participates in external organizations when required.

Facilitates the development and implementation of sustainability frameworks, methodologies, tools, processes, and procedures, and provides technical leadership on sustainability metrics, analytics, and reporting.

Oversees environmental legal compliance by monitoring and enforcing permits, acting upon legal orders, and developing emergency response plans. Identifies environmental risks and establishes appropriate measures, implements programs and policies, and performs compliance reviews. Acts as primary contact for various regulatory, regional and municipal authorities, and special interest groups.

Oversees the investigation of environmental complaints and incidents, identifying root causes and offering solutions to prevent recurrence.

Assists the Director in preparing the departmental budget and supporting related initiatives.

Leads or supports emergency response related to high-profile incidents, including labour disruptions and major disasters for both BCRTC and the TransLink Enterprise, including support to the Executive Emergency Policy Group, activation and participation in BCRTC Emergency Operation Centre and the Enterprise Emergency Coordination Centre.

Acts as the Energy Manager and develops, delivers, and maintains the energy management program to monitor energy consumption and greenhouse gas production, and maximize energy efficiency.

Promotes and educates management and staff on regulatory requirements pertaining to environment management.

Develops and manages critical relationships with key stakeholders, including project sponsors, leads and operating company personnel. Actively participates in various program and project committees, fostering collaborative information sharing, problem solving and decision-making with project managers and other key stakeholders across the enterprise.

Manages staff, providing leadership for recruitment, selection, training, motivation, performance management, development, discipline, termination and all other people management practices.

Qualifications

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:

Completion of a university degree in Environmental Science or related field such as Engineering, Biological, Chemical or Earth Sciences. Additional courses or certification related to Energy Management and Environmental Management Systems.

Experience

Six (6) years of progressive experience in environmental management in the public sector.

Other Requirements

Strong interpersonal, writing, communications and leadership skills to liaise with staff across the Enterprise, to participate in committees and teams, and to liaise with government agencies and other stakeholders.

Solid knowledge of the concepts, principles, practices, and techniques pertaining to environmental sustainability.

Solid working knowledge of applicable legislation, regulations and best management practices.

Strong planning and organizational skills to plan, develop, and implement multiple projects or programs and to support Enterprise-wide efforts to coordinate safety, environment and emergency management. Solid time management skills to balance and coordinate effort across multiple, concurrent activities and manage priorities to meet tight deadlines.

Strong project management abilities and solid problem solving and decision-making skills to identify innovative approaches and recommended solutions to mitigate risks to business.

Solid technical skills in Microsoft Office software including Excel, PowerPoint, and project management tools.

Other Information

Recruitment Process: An applicant will be required to demonstrate their suitability for this position by meeting the minimum level of qualifications and experience in order to be invited into the selection process. A standard interview format will be used including general, scenario and behavioural descriptive interview questions.

Work Schedule

37.5 hours per week.

Work Designation

Resident

This position works predominately on-site.

Rate of Pay

The salary for this position ranges from $97,600 - $146,400 per annum. Actual salary offered will be based on education, experience, skills, and qualifications as they relate to the role.

We aim to provide competitive pay that reflects your professional background and expertise. We want to ensure our offer will align with your strengths considering experience, skills, and internal equity to offer a fair and equitable salary. The Total Compensation Package, which includes Extended Health, Dental, Transit Pass and enrollment in the Public Service Pension Plan as well as other employment offerings will be discussed in detail as your application progresses.

How To Apply

Please click the 'Apply' button at the top right corner or go to http://www.translink.ca/careers to apply for this position and view instructions on the process.

INSTRUCTIONS: Please save your (1) cover letter, and your (2) resume as one pdf document prior to uploading your application on-line.

Posting Date: May 15 2025

Closing Date: Open Until Filled

Please note that only those short listed will be contacted.

Having trouble applying? Please view the System Requirements & FAQ's by going to http://www.translink.ca/careers.

Equal Employment Opportunity

SkyTrain is committed to employment equity and building a diverse workforce, representative of the customers we serve and the many communities in the Metro Vancouver region. We welcome and encourage Indigenous applicants, people of colour, all genders, 2SLGBTQ+ and persons with disabilities to apply. Learn more about TransLink's commitment to to equity, diversity and inclusion.

Accommodations are available on request for candidates taking part in all aspects of the selection process. For a confidential inquiry, simply email us at [e-mail].

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Management and Manufacturing

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