Manager, Environmental Management

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.

What we offer:

Work that makes an impact across all of Metrolinx as well as the GTHA

Learning and development opportunities

An open and inclusive work environment

Comprehensive health and dental benefits, and wellness spending account

Defined Benefit OMERS Pension plan

Role Summary The Manager, Environmental Management will provide leadership and direction to the development and implementation of environmental strategies, policies and programs that promote sustainable development, lessen environmental impacts and ensure all applicable legislative requirements are met for GO Bus Operations and Maintenance.

What will I be doing?

Champions and acts as an advocate for environmental issues, environmental management principles and their practical application for GO Bus Operations and Maintenance; promotes environmental sustainability among staff and stakeholders

Leads the development and implementation of the GO Bus Operations and Maintenance 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

Leads the development of performance measures to monitor progress against environmental strategies, objectives and performance targets; identifies key sustainability issues

Influences key stakeholders from across the organization by engaging them with the objective of reducing the organization’s environmental impact

Maintains a network of stakeholders to promote opportunities and manage relationship sensitively when disagreements arise on program implementation issues

Coordinates environmental aspects of projects with internal groups and external agencies to meet governing / regulatory authority requirements; incorporates external agency work on projects

Leads environmental compliance reporting and mitigation for function, quality, schedules, reporting, and approvals in coordination with internal and external authorities

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

Demonstrates experience in environmental management

Advanced knowledge of environmental management principles to build sustainability practices that enhance Bus Services and Metrolinx' environmental performance, including ISO14001 Environmental Management Systems

Advanced knowledge of environmental laws, by-laws, regulations, standards, best practices, and reporting requirements, preferably within the transportation industry

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

Developing and delivering environmental compliance training programs as required

Knowledge of environmental aspects of bus transportation property and facility management is an asset

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.

WE ARE AN EQUITABLE AND INCLUSIVE EMPLOYER.

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