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.

Metrolinx is seeking (3) three Managers, Environmental Management who will be required to champion and act as Advocates for environmental issues, environmental management principles and their practical application for the Enterprise and/or Business Units. They will promote environmental sustainability among staff and stakeholders. Each manager will support one of the following divisions including Bus Services, Rail Operations and Corporate Safety respectively.

What will I be doing?

• Leads the development and implementation of the Enterprise and/or Business Unit(s) environmental strategies, frameworks and sustainability program in accordance with corporate and legislated environmental standard and collective agreements (where applicable).
• Oversees the development, implementation and maintenance of policies, procedures and systems in relation to environmental and sustainable practices; tracks and monitors legislation to ensure policies, procedures and operations are compliant and consistent with Metrolinx’ Environmental Management System and best practice.
• Assesses and advises on environmental impacts of proposed initiatives and identifying appropriate actions to effectively address any issues arising from those assessments.
• Manages the development of environmental sustainability awareness campaigns to promote initiatives such as energy reduction, waste reduction, and recycling schemes.
• Leads environmental compliance reporting and mitigation for function, quality, schedules, reporting, and approvals in coordination with internal and external authorities
• Develops and maintains positive relationship with the Ministry of the Environment, Conservation and Parks (MoECP) to collaborate, exchange information, and maintain current knowledge of policies and legislation.
• Provides senior leadership oversight and direction to staff and project teams (e.g. defines team member roles, responsibilities, and expectations); delivers timely feedback to ensure a cohesive operational unit and the optimum use of team skills.

What Skills and Qualifications Do I Need?

• Completion of an undergraduate degree (Masters’ degree an asset) in environmental science or a related discipline – or a combination of education, training and experience deemed equivalent.
• Minimum eight (8) years’ experience in environmental management.
• Project management methodologies to lead and manage simultaneous projects to tight deadlines (i.e. to manage the implementation of environmental initiatives) and monitor project activities for adherence to timelines and project performance objectives.
• Vendor and contract management, negotiation, and influencing skills to manage and oversee the work of consultants.
• Driving requirements – Driving to facilities and other locations, as required; requires a valid drivers’ license.

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 so if you require accommodation during the hiring process, please let our Recruitment team know by contacting us at: 416-202-5601 or email hr.recruitment@metrolinx.com.

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 is 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 Standard, made under the Metrolinx Communicable Diseases in the Workplace 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.

WE ARE AN EQUITABLE AND INCLUSIVE EMPLOYER.

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