Environmental Science jobs in United Arab Emirates

JOB INFORMATION

Requisition ID: 11167

Number of Vacancies: 1

Department: Safety And Environment (20000013) - Occupational Hygiene & Environment (30000019)

Salary Information: $87,596.60 - $109,509.40

Pay Scale Group: 8SA

Employment Type: Regular

Weekly Hours: 35

Posted On: April 11, 2025

Last Day to Apply: April 25, 2025

Reports to: Manager - Environment

The Toronto Transit Commission (TTC), North America's third largest transit system, has introduced its new 2024-2028 TTC Corporate Plan - Moving Toronto, Connecting Communities which continues the TTC’s legacy of delivering service to hundreds of millions of customers a year.

Vision: Moving Toronto towards a more equitable, sustainable, and prosperous future.

Mission: To serve the needs of transit riders by providing a safe, reliable, efficient, and accessible mass public transit service through a seamless integrated network.

Career Opportunity

A great opportunity within the Safety and Environment Department.

What You Will Do

Reporting to the Manager - Environment, this position is responsible for supporting the effective development, implementation and maintenance of TTC’s corporate Environmental Plan as part of the TTC’s Safety, Health & Environment (SH&E) Management System. The incumbent will provide support on various initiatives as part of the implementation and maintenance of the Waste Management, Discharge Water Quality, Spills, Subsurface Contamination Management and Idling Control Corporate Programs.

You will provide administrative and technical support for the successful implementation of the consolidated Contract, including reconciliation of monthly invoices ensuring appropriate waste classification, development and maintenance of Contract procedural documentation, maintaining contractor training records, provide direction to TTC departmental stakeholders, and coordinate hazardous waste service requests.

You will track and analyze environmental spill reports submitted through the TTC’s online SH&E management software solution for common themes to recommend controls or measures to prevent recurrence, provide guidance to TTC departments to ensure proper spill response and clean-up procedures, and prepare environmental spill reports for the City of Toronto and Ministry of Environment, Conservation and Parks (MECP) as required.

In addition, you will assist EAs with creating procedural and educational materials in support of Environmental Corporate Programs, assist with other projects as assigned by the Manager - Environment, and demonstrate behaviours that support diversity, inclusion, and a respectful work environment.

What Qualifications Do You Bring?

• Completion of a post-secondary education (degree or diploma) in Environmental Science, or equivalent experience.
• Thorough knowledge of environmental science, environmental engineering, or a related discipline.
• Knowledge and experience in hazardous waste management principles and relevant regulations.
• Experience in the development, implementation and management of environmental management systems.
• Good knowledge of the MECP and Technical Standards and Safety Authority (TSSA) policies.
• Experience in managing external contracts, including invoice reconciliation.
• Sound working knowledge of computers and proficiency in related applications.
• Several years of directly related experience in the environmental field.
• Well-developed communication skills.
• Must have or rapidly acquire knowledge of the Ontario Human Rights Code and accessibility requirements.

What We Offer

• Commitment to creating a diverse, equitable and inclusive culture.
• A flexible, hybrid work approach.
• Membership in the TTC defined pension plan.
• A comprehensive health benefits package.
• Support for professional development opportunities.

Please see TTC website for full posting.

Commitment to EDI

The TTC is committed to equity, diversity, anti-racism and inclusion in its services and workplaces. The TTC encourages applications from all applicants, including those from historically marginalized groups.

The TTC’s policy prohibits relatives of current TTC employees from being hired into positions where there is a conflict of interest. Should you be selected for an interview, you will be required to disclose any relatives who are current TTC employees.

We thank all applicants for their interest; only those selected for an interview will be contacted.