Environmental Coordinator

Job Description

Job Description

Are you passionate about making a positive impact on the environment? We are seeking a highly skilled and passionate Environmental Communication Coordinator to join us in driving sustainable practices and ensuring regulatory compliance in transportation projects.

Key Responsibilities :

• Acts as a resource to project construction staff by providing advice in the determination of information requirements and reviewing reports.
• Assists the Environmental Manager(s) with monitoring contingencies, contract budgets, change notices, and change orders. Reviews progress and recommends progress draws for payment. Prepares detailed financial reports of project status from planning through to completion.
• Coordinates and attends site meetings and project team / client meetings as needed, updating the Environmental Manager.
• Coordinates with the Senior Environmental Compliance Officer and Environmental Inspectors to issue deficiency lists, prepare construction/project forms, and track completion of corrective actions within specified cure times.
• Assists with tracking compliance of Environmental Management Plans and Sustainability Management Plans, including metrics and reporting.
• Maintains knowledge of relevant federal and provincial environmental policies, procedures, and legislation.
• Compiles and maintains reference files on environmental reports, audits, risk assessments, testing requests, and invoicing details. Responds to departments regarding environmental issues.
• Monitors and assesses environmental issues through literature reviews and inspections, aiding planning, implementation, and follow-up of projects. Develops work schedules and prioritizes environmental issues.
• Investigates inquiries and complaints from projects, stakeholders, clients, staff, elected officials, and the public.
• Conducts regular inspections of construction sites to identify and address environmental compliance issues, such as erosion control, sedimentation, waste management, and hazardous materials.

Qualifications

• A degree from a recognized post-secondary institution in planning, environmental science, geography, engineering, or a related field.
• Knowledge of Ontario’s Transit Project Assessment Process, GO Transit Class EA, and Environmental Assessment Act (Ontario).
• Experience in Environmental Site Assessments, Remediation, Risk Assessments, Certificates of Property Use, Record of Site Condition approvals, and Waste Management.
• Excellent writing and communication skills.
• Strong interpersonal skills and ability to work cooperatively in a multidisciplinary team.
• Experience evaluating project sites and preparing factual data and recommendations reports for geo-environmental and geotechnical engineering, hydrogeology, and pavement design.
• Knowledge of Ontario Statutes, including the Occupational Health and Safety Act.
• One to three years of experience managing environmental aspects of transportation projects in Ontario, preferably transit.
• Extensive knowledge of Project Management processes and project coordination.
• Ability to work independently, prioritize tasks, and meet deadlines.

The Environmental Communication Coordinator plays a vital role in strengthening environmental communication strategies and ensuring compliance with environmental regulations in transportation projects. This position involves expertise in environmental assessments, data analysis, and stakeholder engagement, contributing to sustainability and effective environmental management within the organization.

Additional Information

• Competitive Salary
• Comprehensive Benefits Package including Disability Insurance, Dental Insurance, Extended Medical Insurance, and optional RRSP matching
• Discretionary Bonus

Why OTG?

Join Ontario Transit Group (OTG), based in Downtown Toronto, working on the Ontario Line project. We foster a positive culture with diversity, employee celebrations, family events, and wellness initiatives. We support personal and professional growth through performance reviews, salary increases, health benefits, RRSP matching, education support, and career development.

We value diversity and are an equal-opportunity employer, welcoming applications from Indigenous people, racialized individuals, neurodivergent people, people with disabilities, and those from gender and sexually diverse communities. Reasonable accommodations are available upon request. Apply now to be part of our dynamic team in one of the world's most diverse cities!

We appreciate your interest; only selected candidates will be contacted. We do not accept agency submissions.