Manager, Restoration - 18 Months (Multiple Positions)
Manager, Restoration - 18 Months (Multiple Positions)
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04-06-2025
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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 Torontos 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.
CPGs workforce is made up of driven and dedicated professionals who care deeply about working together to deliver infrastructure and make a positive impact in our communities. Join us as we build a knowledgeable and collaborative team that courageously changes how transit projects will be delivered.
Our Environmental Programs and Assessment Restoration Planning (EPA-RP) Group is seeking multiple managers to lead a variety of environmental initiatives and projects.
Please note that this role is an 18-month contract.
What will I be doing
- Oversee various environmental initiatives such as tree surveys and inventories natural heritage studies species at risk assessments and restoration plans to deliver capital infrastructure projects for GO Expansion Rapid Transit and Subways.
- Advise internal business units on environmental legislation and regulations and lead the implementation of the Metrolinx Vegetation Guideline into all phases of project development including EA processes project design and delivery including procurement reviews.
- Provide subject matter expertise for tree surveys and inventories vegetation removals species at risk restoration plans monitoring wildlife habitat and invasive species management.
- Represent Metrolinx where sensitive vegetation impacts occur and restoration plans are required to municipalities Indigenous communities and the public for capital project delivery.
- Track and report on complex technical information and ensure capital projects are meeting Metrolinx Vegetation Guideline commitments (e.g. status of tree inventories restoration plans species at risk habitat creation) for successful decision-making.
- Support project delivery teams by providing oversight of scope to ensure appropriate deliverables in relation to vegetation impacts and restoration plans.
- Assist project teams with obtaining permits and other regulatory approvals.
- Work with partners such as conservation authorities municipalities and other organizations to broker and implement restoration opportunities.
- Work with stakeholders and Indigenous communities to establish compensation plantings in areas of removal and establish mechanisms for seed collection and tree end use where feasible.
- Support Tree Giveaways and Metrolinx communications teams with public messaging regarding tree removals and environmental impacts as well as restoration commitments.
- Support environmental oversight and resolution of environmental issues for construction projects delivered using traditional P3 and progressive contracts.
- Lead a group of technical professionals to ensure timely delivery of projects and programs and foster a continuous improvement approach to ensure deliverables are on time and budget.
What Skills and Qualifications Do I Need
- Completion of a degree in Environmental Science Biology Ecology Natural Resource Management or a related discipline or a combination of education training and experience deemed equivalent.
- Demonstrates related experience in the field of Environmental Science including leading a team of professionals.
- Good working knowledge of Excel GIS PowerPoint and demonstrated ability to enter track and report on arborist report and monitoring report data including invasive species management and planting success.
- Demonstrated experience and technical expertise completing natural heritage studies restoration plans and monitoring EAs and other environmental studies for infrastructure projects preferably in the government or transportation sector.
- Leadership experience successfully coaching mentoring and managing a team of professionals in support of professional development and project delivery.
- Experience effectively liaising with regulatory bodies at all levels of government (e.g. federal agencies provincial ministries conservation authorities municipalities) Indigenous communities and stakeholder groups.
- Knowledge of Ontario and Canadian applicable law including relating to EA process natural environment and species at risk.
- Excellent human relations skills and experience working with and supporting buy-in from various stakeholder groups especially during public Indigenous Community and stakeholder engagement during contentious capital undertakings.
- Sound knowledge of management/project management principles including budget and schedule controls leading cross-functional teams and consultants engaged in simultaneous projects.
- Must successfully complete environmental safety and all other training required by corporate policy.
- A valid Ontario Class G drivers license is required to travel to various site locations meetings etc. Must meet and maintain the corporate standard for a good driving record.
Dont Meet Every Requirement
If youre excited about working with Metrolinx but your past experience doesnt 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.
We invite all interested individuals to apply and encourage applications from members of equity-deserving communities including those who identify as Indigenous Black racialized women people with disabilities and people with diverse gender identities expressions and sexual orientations.
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: or email.
Application Process:
All applicants must be legally entitled to work in Canada. Metrolinx will be using email to communicate with you for all job competitions. It is your responsibility to include an updated email address that is checked daily and accepts emails from unknown users. As we send time-sensitive correspondence we recommend that you check your email regularly. If no response is received we will assume you are no longer interested in pursuing the opportunity. Please be advised that a Criminal Record Check may be required of the successful candidate.
For Internal applicants with the recent implementation of the Internal Mobility Policy the internal recruitment process has changed for non-union roles. Candidates must be in their current role for 12 months prior to applying for another role and each applicant must be in good standing (not participating in a Performance Improvement Plan). Please review all provisions of thepolicybefore submitting your application.
Should it be determined that any background information provided is 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.
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