Senior Manager Environmental Compliance and Programs

Ontario Northland; Englehart; On-site; CAD 128,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Defined benefit pension

Paid vacation

Personal leave days

Discounted transportation

Health and dental benefits

Job summary

Ontario Northland in Englehart seeks a Senior Manager to lead environmental compliance, sustainability and GIS programs, ensuring adherence to environmental legislation and permits while guiding a multidisciplinary team. The role supports governance, due diligence and continuous improvement across ONTC operations.

The successful candidate will oversee budgeting, resource planning, and stakeholder engagement with regulators, Indigenous communities and municipalities, delivering practical,

Qualifications

• 4-year degree in regulatory compliance or related field as listed.
• 10+ years of progressive regulatory compliance, governance or environmental management experience.
• 5+ years leading compliance programs, audits and stakeholder relations.
• Experience in railway/regulated environments is an asset.
• Relevant professional designations or certifications are assets.
• Strong knowledge of compliance, governance, risk, auditing and environmental legislation.

Responsibilities

• Lead ONTC's environmental compliance, sustainability and GIS programs in line with legislation and corporate commitments.
• Monitor regulatory requirements, manage environmental risks, and coordinate submissions and approvals.
• Provide leadership and oversight to Environmental, Sustainability and GIS staff, including budgeting and performance management.
• Develop and maintain environmental policies, procedures and governance processes.
• Serve as senior advisor on environmental matters to leadership, regulators and external stakeholders.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Stakeholder management

Decision making

Project management

Regulatory knowledge

Education

4-year degree in Regulatory Compliance, Law/Legal Studies, Public Administration, Governance, Risk Management, Environmental Management, Environmental Studies, Engineering, Science, Geography, or related discipline

Tools

Microsoft Office

GIS oversight systems

Job description

POSITION

Senior Manager Environmental Compliance and Programs

REPORTS TO

Director Rail Infrastructure

DEPARTMENT

Rail Infrastructure

LOCATION

Englehart

REFERENCE

200-150-27

SALARY

$127,790 - $150,332

WHO WE ARE

Ontario Northland Transportation Commission (ONTC) is an Agency of the Province of Ontario that provides efficient and vital transportation services. We are a modern, forward-thinking organization focused on providing safe and reliable transportation services. ONTC has a rich history of over 120 years and strong connections to the communities we serve. With over 1200 skilled professionals, we work together to enhance transportation services and ensure that they are sustainable for future generations. We offer a dynamic workplace culture, along with a competitive salary, excellent benefit package, a defined benefit pension plan, paid vacation, paid personal leave days and discounted transportation on our bus and passenger rail services.

ACCOUNTABILITY STATEMENT

The Senior Manager, Environmental Compliance and Programs provides corporate oversight of environmental compliance, regulatory obligations, environmental risk, sustainability requirements, and GIS services across ONTC. The role leads a multidisciplinary team and external service providers to identify legal requirements, implement compliance controls, ensure obligations and commitments are met, and provide timely advice on environmental regulatory risks, while relying on qualified specialists for technical environmental analysis and design.

MAJOR DUTIES/RESPONSIBILITIES

• Lead ONTC's environmental compliance, sustainability, and GIS programs, ensuring adherence to environmental legislation, permits, approvals, and corporate commitments.
• Monitor regulatory requirements, manage environmental risks, oversee compliance audits and corrective actions, and coordinate regulatory submissions and approvals.
• Provide leadership, direction, and oversight to Environmental, Sustainability, and GIS staff, including budgeting, resource planning, performance management, and capability development.
• Develop and maintain environmental policies, procedures, compliance frameworks, and governance processes to support due diligence and continuous improvement.
• Serve as the senior advisor and liaison on environmental matters, supporting leadership, regulators, Indigenous communities, municipalities, consultants, and other external stakeholders.

REQUIREMENTS

• 4 yrs degree in Regulatory Compliance, Law/Legal Studies, Public Administration, Governance, Risk Management, Environmental Management, Environmental Studies, Engineering, Science, Geography, or a related discipline.
• 10+ years of progressive experience in regulatory compliance, governance, risk management, environmental management, legal/regulatory affairs, or a related field, including leadership of professional staff.
• 5+ years of experience overseeing compliance programs, audits, risk assessments, regulatory requirements, and stakeholder relationships.
• Experience in a railway, transportation, infrastructure, construction, Crown agency, or other highly regulated environment is considered an asset.
• No specific environmental designation is required. Relevant certifications or professional designations in environmental management, compliance, law, governance, risk, auditing, engineering, geoscience, project management, or related disciplines are considered assets.
• Strong knowledge of regulatory compliance, governance, risk management, auditing, due diligence, and environmental legislation within a regulated operating environment.
• Advanced proficiency with Microsoft Office applications and experience with compliance, reporting, document management, and GIS oversight systems.
• Demonstrated leadership, communication, stakeholder management, decision-making, and project management skills, with the ability to interpret complex requirements and provide practical, risk-based solutions.
• Valid driver's license and ability to travel to ONTC sites as required.
• Committed to company Health and Safety

CLOSING DATE

November 2, 2026 no later than 11:59 p.m.

PRE-EMPLOYMENT REQUIREMENTS

• criminal record check, employment references and education verification.

EMPLOYMENT EQUITY AND ACCESSIBILITY STATEMENTS

At Ontario Northland, we are committed to employment equity. We value the unique skills and experience each person brings to Ontario Northland and invite all interested individuals to apply and encourage applications from Indigenous peoples, racialized persons, women, persons with disabilities, and persons who identify as 2SLGBTQIA+.

Ontario Northland will provide accommodation to ensure barrier-free employment in accordance with the Canadian Human Rights Act and the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act. You can request accommodation at any stage of the hiring process. If you require accommodation, please contact Human Resources.

ONTC does not use artificial intelligence (AI) to make or inform hiring decisions. We use an external applicant tracking system (ATS) to help manage applications efficiently. While the ATS may apply basic automated filters or sorting functions, all applications are reviewed and evaluated by human recruiters.

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