Manager, Environmental Programs
- Toronto, ON
- Permanent
- Full-time
- Lead all proactive and reactive environmental program work, including execution, maintenance and improvement of ISO 14001 management system elements including, but not limited to, forecasting, planning, execution, and reporting
- Provide recommendations to the organization's environmental strategies, business plans, and programs
- Lead environmental impact assessments to evaluate the impact of utility projects, providing recommendations for minimizing negative effects and enhancing sustainability, leading to the successful implementation of mitigation strategies
- Consolidate and analyze environmental data to assess trends and drive improvements in EHS programs and processes
- Author internal and external environmental compliance reports and support annual plan completion
- Collaborate with internal and external stakeholders to identify environmental risks, establish objectives, and develop programs for continual improvement and compliance
- Design and implement environmental programs, procedures, and training
- Manage escalated environmental issues and liaise with external rule enforcement agencies and provide onsite emergency support working with various emergency agencies as necessary
- Manage a team who provide planned and reactive environment client support, including advice, consultation, incident investigations, and oversight within the Environmental delivery program
- Manage investigations related to environmental matters and provide front-line EHS leadership at incident sites; as needed
- Review client environmental compliance, develop improvement plans, and monitor completion
- Lead the continual review and renewal of Toronto Hydro environmental policies, processes, and systems
- Consolidate and present environment-related performance data, make recommendations, and implement continuous improvement plans
- Manage the day-to-day activities performed by a small internal team and external subject matter experts/vendors. Manage safety, attendance, performance and training and development
- Provide coaching and feedback to motivate and engage employee outcomes in the attainment of departmental goals and objectives
- Lead and implement departmental environment, health and safety projects and initiatives (proactive and reactive) as required to drive performance improvements and outcomes
- Undergraduate university degree in environmental practice, health, safety, or related science field
- Five (5) years of progressive experience in environment, health & safety program design, development, implementation, and reporting, including auditing
- Three (3) to five (5) years of progressive people/project leadership experience
- Canadian Registered Safety Professional (CRSP) or Environmental Professional (EP) designation
- Experience working with environment, health and safety management systems (EHSMS) strongly preferred
- Master's degree in science, preferably in fields related to environmental practice, occupational health, safety, or a related science field is an asset
- Utility/industry experience is an asset
- Fully conversant in Environmental audit processes and root cause corrective action processes
- Experience adhering with ISO 14001 compliance standards and environmental management activities is preferred
- Knowledge of current industry Environment regulations, standards and best practices
- Project Management, Stakeholder Engagement, Facilitation, and Change Management skills
- Negotiation skills and the ability to influence others
- Problem solving and decision-making skills
- Strong verbal and written communication skills