Environmental Project Manager, Environmental P&a - Canada - Metrolinx

Metrolinx

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Canada

3 weeks ago

Posted by:

Sophia Lee

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Description

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.

Our Capital Projects Group, Environmental Programs and Assessment (EPA) Division is seeking an Environmental Project Manager to supervise the efficient delivery of projects.

You will be responsible for leading Environmental Assessments and their related program areas of study (noise, vibration, air quality, natural heritage, cultural heritage and archaeology), managing the environmental components of Technical Advisor and consultant contracts for implementation (construction) projects, overseeing Project Coordinator and Junior Project Coordinator level staff with respect to Program and Project execution, and providing strategic advice and support to internal client groups.

What will I be doing?

Oversee environmental assessments and addendums carried out under the Environmental Assessment Act, including through Ontario Regulation 231/08 Transit Project Assessment Process (TPAP) and GO Transit Class EA, including the associated technical studies on social and biophysical environments (e.g., noise, vibration, air quality, built heritage, natural heritage, archaeology, design, and mitigation).
Plan, participate, and make presentations at Metrolinx public consultation events (both virtual and inperson) for individual projects through all project stages.
Coordinate EA design implementation, guidance on permits and approvals, and compliance monitoring programs.
Generate consultant Terms of Reference and supervising consultant contracts engaged in environmental compliance related assignments (includes scope, schedule, and budget oversight).
Oversee Project Coordinator and Junior Project Coordinator level staff with respect to Program and Project execution.
Report on the progress of programs and projects to Managers and other senior staff within EPA.
Liaise with delivery teams, Technical Advisors, and internal departments to advance transit projects in accordance with overall project schedules.
Provide advice and guidance to internal stakeholders on permits, approval, and compliance related topics.
Work with Indigenous communities and Nations and various external stakeholders including regulators, municipalities and the public including but not limited to Ministry of Natural Resources and Forestry; Ministry of the Environment, Conservation and Parks; Ministry of Citizenship and Multiculturism; and Conservation Authorities.
Provide an internal knowledge base of legislated environmental standards, regulations, guidelines, and best practices and determining potential impacts to Metrolinx programs and assessment.

What Skills and Qualifications Do I Need?

A university degree in a related discipline (e.g., Planning, Environmental Management, Environmental Science) or any combination of education, training and experience deemed equivalent.
Minimum eight years' experience related to environmental assessment, transit/transportation planning, environmental impact assessment, stakeholder consultation and environmental compliance monitoring.
Demonstrated experience with the Ontario and Canadian Environmental Assessment process, including Transit Project Assessment Process (TPAP) and Class Environmental Assessments (e.g., GO Transit, MTO, Infrastructure Ontario, Municipal).
Working knowledge of the principles and practices of environmental assessment and project management.
Thorough knowledge of the Ontario Environmental Assessment Act, Environmental Protection Act, Planning Act, Heritage Act, Endangered Species Act, Migratory Bird Convention Act, Navigation Protection Act, and other related environmental legislation.
Excellent written and oral communication skills, ability to work independently, strong interpersonal and negotiating skills and analytical ability are a must.
A valid Ontario Class G driver's license is required to travel to various site locations, meetings, operational facilities, etc. Must meet and maintain the corporate standard for a good driving record.

Don't Meet Every Requirement?

Accommodation:

Application Process:

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