Environmental Manager – Transit

Haystack Recruitment is partnering with a well-established international engineering and construction group with a long track record delivering transportation infrastructure across multiple continents. With more than two decades of presence in Canada, the organization is actively involved in several major public transit and infrastructure projects across the country.

This opportunity sits on a large-scale underground transit project in the Greater Toronto Area, delivered under a Progressive Design-Build model that promotes close collaboration between the owner and the contractor. The scope includes tunnelling, underground stations, portals and emergency exit facilities, with a key connection to the existing subway network.

The Role

The Environmental Manager will lead environmental management on the project on a day-to-day basis, ensuring compliance with environmental regulations, maintaining strong relationships with regulators and stakeholders, and overseeing the effective operation of the project’s Environmental Management System (EMS). You will also ensure that environmental metrics are tracked and aligned with industry best practice.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage environmental monitoring and follow-up programs in accordance with project environmental documents, applicable law, and all permits, licences, approvals and agreements.
• Proactively address environmental issues and ensure the project complies with all applicable environmental requirements and contractual obligations.
• Prepare and submit documentation to the owner demonstrating the qualifications and capabilities of the environmental team, in line with the project’s environmental specialist requirements.
• Build and maintain effective working relationships with government authorities and other stakeholders, in cooperation with the owner’s representative.
• Facilitate communication between government bodies, consultants, contractors and other stakeholders to ensure alignment on environmental matters.
• Oversee the day-to-day operation of the EMS to meet regulatory requirements and promote sustainability practices.
• Monitor implementation of EMS processes, track environmental performance and drive continuous improvement.
• Develop, track and monitor environmental performance metrics in line with best practice standards.
• Report regularly on environmental performance and ensure corrective actions are taken promptly where gaps or issues arise.
• Stay current with federal and provincial environmental policies, procedures and legislation relevant to transit projects.
• Liaise with specialty consultants, contractors and government authorities to ensure adherence to environmental regulations and best practices.
• Collaborate with other project teams to address environmental concerns and support smooth project execution.

Education & Qualifications

• Degree from a recognized post-secondary institution in planning, environmental planning, geography or a related discipline.
• Minimum of 10 years of relevant experience on projects of similar size, scope and complexity, preferably within the Province of Ontario.

Skills & Experience

• Proven experience managing the environmental aspects of transit projects, with a strong understanding of local environmental regulations and processes.
• Demonstrated success managing environmental issues on large-scale infrastructure projects.
• In-depth knowledge of Ontario’s Transit Project Assessment Process, applicable Class EA documents, and the Environmental Assessment Act (Ontario).
• Strong understanding of federal and provincial environmental policies, procedures and legislation.
• Excellent leadership, communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to liaise effectively with authorities, contractors, consultants and stakeholders.
• Proficiency in developing, tracking and monitoring environmental metrics and performance indicators.
• Strong problem-solving skills, with the ability to resolve environmental issues across the project lifecycle.
• Experience liaising with governmental authorities, contractors and consultants in the Ontario region is a significant asset.
• Ability to manage complex environmental issues and provide strategic recommendations that support compliance and project success.

What’s on Offer

• Competitive salary of $165,000 – $185,000 CAD, depending on experience.
• Leadership position on a landmark transit infrastructure project.
• Opportunity to join an international organization with a strong Canadian presence and a growing project pipeline.