Environmental Management Specialist

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

We’re looking for an Environmental Management Specialist to audit and inspect facilities, processes, and documentation of Metrolinx staff and contractors for compliance with EMS requirements and regulations. You’ll spend a significant amount of time travelling to bus facilities across the GTHA.

What will I be doing?

• Develop, implement, maintain, and continuously improve an Environmental Management System (EMS), (including programs, policies, procedures, tools and training) that adheres to ISO 14001:2015, regulatory requirements and best practices, while meeting operational needs and constraints.
• Lead, plan and conduct objective environmental audits on the adequacy and effectiveness of the EMS processes, procedures and internal controls, with the objective of proactively identifying and mitigating environmental non-compliance, risks and opportunities.
• Lead, plan and conduct objective environmental audits on environmental regulatory compliance with respect to chemical management, waste and subject waste management, air emissions, refrigerant control, tanks and fuel management, water and effluent, contaminated sites, construction environmental controls, and wildlife and vegetation.
• Compile and analyze statistical data relevant to EMS, identifies trends, and provide reports to internal and external stakeholders on environmental management activities, risks and hazards.
• Guide Business Units on how to meet EMS and regulatory obligations in project implementation and provide consultation on managing projects and records to achieve regulatory compliance goals.
• Coordinate corporate environmental compliance reporting or follow-up as required and oversee others in ensuring their regulatory reporting deadlines are met.
• Identify, research, develop, implement, and recommend changes to programs and standards for environmental protection, due diligence, mitigation, and improved regulatory adherence.
• Assist the Manager in calculating the budget estimates for the unit, related to EMS activities
• Develop and supervise environmental awareness programs and training, and implement enterprise environmental program initiatives.

What Skills and Qualifications Do I Need?

• Completion of a diploma in related discipline - or a combination of education, training, and experience deemed equivalent.
• Experience completing and or complying with environmental audit and regulatory requirements, preferably within the transportation, manufacturing, or contaminated sites sectors. Experience with the implementation or audit of ISO Management Systems, preferably ISO 14001:2015.
• Environmental Professional (EP) Certification and/or ISO14001 Auditor Designation is an asset.
• Expert knowledge of legislative and regulatory requirements governing environmental aspects including but not limited to ISO 14001:2015, by-laws, regulations, standards, and best practices.
• Expert knowledge of ISO 14001:2015 Standard, including framework implementation, program development and audit.
• Project coordination experience to lead and conduct research and audit activities.
• Interpersonal, relationship management and influencing skills to: effectively communicate the nature of environmental hazards, potential for risk and methods to control/mitigate risks, without supervisory authority, to persuade others in order to achieve results and initiate action.
• Analytical, evaluation and problem-solving skills to: assess workplaces for environmental risks/hazards; interpret/analyze test results; provide guidance and make recommendations for the safe management of environmental hazards.
• Organizational skills and attention to detail to effectively manage work, conduct inspections and audits, prepare reports.

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.

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: View phone number on apply.j-vers.com or email View email address on apply.j-vers.com.

All applicants must be legally entitled to work in Canada.

Please be advised that a Criminal Record Check may be required of the successful candidate.

Should it be determined that any background information provided be misleading, inaccurate or incorrect, Metrolinx reserves the right to discontinue with the consideration of your application.

We thank all applicants for their interest, however, only those selected for further consideration will be contacted.

WE ARE AN EQUITABLE AND INCLUSIVE EMPLOYER.