Manager, Environmental Programs & Assessment

Manager, Environmental Programs & Assessment (ENV0065)

Employee Status: Regular

Bargaining Unit: Non-Union

Pay Range: 112,992.00 - 155,112.00

Location: 10 Bay Street

Closing Date: 27-Feb-2022

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.

We embody our values in everything that we do. We Serve with Passion, Think Forward, and Play as a Team. If you can relate, we want to hear from you!

Our Environmental Programs and Assessment (EPA) Group is seeking 2 Managers to lead a variety of environmental initiatives and projects.

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.
• Lead a group of technical professionals to ensure timely delivery of projects and programs, and takes 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 communicates 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, MHSTCI, municipalities and Conservation Authorities.
• 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) and ten (10) years of related experience. 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.

Accommodation:
Accommodation will be provided throughout the hiring process, as required. Applicants must make their needs known in advance.

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. 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.

Metrolinx employees are required to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 in accordance with Metrolinx’s Mandatory COVID-19 Vaccination Policy as a condition of being eligible for the recruitment process. Proof of COVID-19 vaccination will be required. If you are not able to obtain COVID-19 vaccination for a reason related to a protected ground of discrimination under applicable human rights legislation, you can request accommodation from Metrolinx.
We thank all applicants for their interest, however, only those selected for further consideration will be contacted.

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