Manager, Soil & Groundwater Quality

Metrolinx; Toronto; On-site; CAD 110,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company vehicle

Job summary

Metrolinx’s Capital Projects Group Environmental Programs and Assessment team seeks a Manager of Soil and Groundwater Quality to lead Phase 1 & 2 ESAs, soil and groundwater management, spill response, and hazmat abatement for rapid transit projects in the Greater Toronto Area.

You will supervise project managers, coordinate with regulators and stakeholders, and ensure compliance across transit construction, with in‑office and project office presence.

Qualifications

• University degree in a related discipline such as Environmental Management, Science, Engineering or Geoscience.
• Professional designation like P.Geo. or P.Eng. is an asset.
• Experience with environmental site assessments and spill clean‑up.
• Knowledge of Ontario environmental acts and regulations is highly desirable.
• Strong leadership, communication and stakeholder liaison skills.

Responsibilities

• Provide technical expertise on Phase 1 & 2 ESAs and soil/groundwater management.
• Lead project managers and coordinators to oversee regulatory requirements and environmental compliance.
• Support environmental risk resolution for construction projects using various procurement models.
• Communicate environmental policies and applicable law to teams and stakeholders.
• Maintain relationships with regulatory bodies, municipalities and Conservation Authorities.
• Review contracts and reports for environmental considerations and compliance.

Skills

Leadership

Stakeholder liaison

Regulatory compliance

Project oversight

Communication skills

Education

University degree in Environmental Management/Science/Engineering

Tools

Regulatory knowledge

Job 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.

This role is an in‑office position based at our 10 Bay Street location in Toronto and will also require consistent travel to project offices in Mississauga, Scarborough and Hamilton. Our team is highly collaborative, and much of our work benefits from in‑person co‑creation, relationship‑building, and hands‑on partnership with leaders across the organization.

Our Capital Projects Group 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 Capital Projects Group (CPG), Environmental Programs and Assessment (EPA) team is seeking a Manager of Soil and Groundwater Quality. The Manager shall support the planning and implementation of rapid transit capital projects by providing subject matter expertise on Phase 1 & 2 Environmental Site Assessments (ESAs), environmental due diligence for property transactions, contamination management, spill clean‑up, soil management, groundwater quality and designated substances and hazardous materials (DSHM). Responsibilities also include supporting project delivery teams, third‑party coordination teams and establishing strong relationships with key external stakeholders and contracting partners. The Soil and Groundwater Quality Manager will also supervise Project Managers and project coordinators during all stages of project design and construction.

Given the collaborative and coordination‑driven nature of this work, the role is office‑based and requires consistent in‑office and project office presence.

What will I be doing?

• Provide technical expertise and owner oversight on Phase 1 & 2 environmental site assessments, soil and groundwater management, contamination management, spill prevention, spill clean‑up and abatement of designated substances and hazardous materials.
• Lead a group of project managers and project coordinators on the oversight and monitoring of environmental regulatory requirements to projects, particularly with respect to environmental risk, contamination, excess soil management, contamination claims, spill clean‑up and environmental compliance.
• Support resolution of environmental issues for construction projects delivered using traditional, P3 and progressive collaborative contract models.
• Communicate environmental policies, procedures and applicable law.
• Liaise and maintain relationships with key external stakeholders including regulatory bodies such as MECP, municipalities and Conservation Authorities.
• Review contract documents and reports to provide advice on environmental‑related matters.
• Review consultant contracts (scope, schedule, budget) and ensuring adherence to contract terms and deliverables.

What Skills and Qualifications Do I Need?

• University degree in a related discipline (Environmental Management, Environmental Science, Environmental Engineering, Geoscience, Hydrogeology).
• A professional designation such as P.Geo., or P.Eng. is an asset.
• Demonstrated experience and technical expertise related to environmental site assessment, environmental remediation, excess soil management, environmental oversight of transit construction projects, remediation cost estimation, environmental compliance monitoring, spill prevention measures and spill clean‑up.
• Experience with human health and environmental risk assessment, hydrogeological assessments, dewatering discharge permits and knowledge of abatement of designated substances and hazardous materials are highly desirable.
• Knowledge of the Ontario Environmental Protection Act, Ontario Water Resources Act and other related environmental legislation including O. Reg. 153/04 Records of Site Condition, O. Reg. 406/19 On‑Site and Excess Soil Management; O. Reg. 347 Waste Management; O. Reg. 490/09 Designated Substances.
• Leadership experience successfully coaching, mentoring and managing a team of professionals.
• Highly developed interpersonal, presentation, negotiation, and consensus building skills; excellent communication skills: both written and verbal.
• Tact, diplomacy and ability to negotiate, consult with, facilitate, and liaise with stakeholders on sensitive or contentious issues.
• Strong analytical and problem‑solving skills to manages complex project issues and risks and facilitate effective resolution.
• Experience with projects applying Public/Private Partnership, Progressive Design‑Build, Alliance procurement modelsis an asset.
• Must successfully complete environmental, safety and all other training required by corporate policy.
• Willingness to travel to offices of government agencies and public information meetings, as well as Metrolinx project offices and construction sites within the GTHA as needed. A Driver’s Abstract (within the last 3 Years) will be required of the successful candidate. This role will have access to a company vehicle (Non‑Revenue Fleet Vehicle).

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 and other applicable legislation 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.

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 the policy before submitting your application.

Should it be determined that any background information provided be 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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