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Hydro One is proud to be the largest electricity transmission and distribution provider in Ontario serving nearly 1.5millioncustomers. We have a long history in the industry with our roots dating back over 110 years to 1906. Since then we have worked to grow and evolve to meet the changing needs of our customers and communities across Ontario. Today were focused on providing exceptional customer service and ensuring we are building safe communities where we live work and play.

Its an exciting time to join the team at Hydro One!

About Hydro One

Hydro One is committed to building leaders at all levels and fostering a professional workforce that values learning growth and organizational flexibility. We strive to attract develop and retain top talent to deliver exceptional service and innovation.

Position Overview

The Manager Environmental Services will lead a team of approximately 5-10 professional staff responsible for delivering environmental requirements for major capital transmission projects and programs across Ontario. This role involves managing a high-performance collaborative team to ensure projects are completed on time on budget and in compliance with environmental regulations while maintaining social acceptability.

The Manager will oversee Environmental Assessments permits and approvals compliance monitoring and due diligence activities. The position requires strong relationship-building skills to collaborate with internal business units rights-holders and external stakeholders including regulators and contractors.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and mentor a team of environmental professionals to deliver high-quality environmental services.
• Provide coaching guidance and performance feedback to ensure regulatory compliance and staff development.
• Oversee environmental requirements for capital projects including robust Class Environmental Assessments permits approvals and monitoring.
• Support projects through all phasesfrom planning and mitigation to construction and compliance.
• Ensure consistency in applying legislation regulations and corporate policies.
• Track deliverables budgets and schedules to meet project timelines and financial objectives.
• Build and maintain relationships with Indigenous communities regulators agencies interest groups and the public.
• Represent Hydro One at community meetings open houses and regulatory hearings.
• Monitor and interpret environmental legislation and best practices to identify risks and opportunities.
• Manage consulting contracts for specialized environmental services.
• Contribute to policy development innovation initiatives and continuous improvement within Environmental Services.
• Demonstrate visible leadership in maintaining a safe and healthy workplace.

Qualifications

• Bachelors degree in Environmental Science Engineering Planning Forestry or a related field relevant to the utility sector.
• Minimum 10 years of business experience in an environmental or utility-related field including oversight of environmental capital project or operational work.
• At least 3 years in a supervisory or leadership capacity.
• Experience supporting infrastructure design construction and operations; electricity industry experience is an asset.
• Experience collaborating with Indigenous communities is an asset.

Selection Criteria

• Proven leadership skills with the ability to lead a team of professionals and influence across all organizational levels.
• Sound knowledge of project and program principles including budgeting scheduling consultant oversight and workflow tracking.
• Excellent communication and negotiation skills with a focus on delivering project requirements aligned with environmental and sustainability standards.
• Demonstrated ability to plan and execute workflows and programs impacting multiple lines of business.
• Technical expertise in environmental permits approvals and compliance for utilities or large-scale infrastructure projects.
• Solid understanding of environmental legislation guidelines and best practices with experience interacting with regulatory bodies.
• Strong organizational skills and ability to manage tight deadlines.
• Experience working in a unionized environment is an asset.
• Related knowledge in Environmental Management Systems Public Consultation Climate Change and Sustainability Construction Specifications Contract Administration and Contaminant Management is considered an asset.

Core Competencies

• Leadership and People Development
• Strategic Thinking and Decision Making
• Rights-holder and Stakeholder Engagement and Relationship Management
• Regulatory Compliance and Risk Management
• Project Management and Financial Acumen
• Communication and Negotiation Skills
• Adaptability and Continuous Improvement

At Hydro One we understand that the success and strength of our business rests with our people. When we develop their skills we are investing in both their success and ours. To secure the best talent we seek to create a workforce that reflects the diverse populations of the communities where we live and work and to create a culture based on safety innovation and inclusiveness.

We are honoured to be recognized by Forbes in its list of Canadas Best Employers for 2025.

Thank you for considering a career with Hydro One we welcome applications from all qualified candidates. If you are having difficulty using our online application system and you need an accommodation due to a disability please email Hydro One will provide reasonable accommodation for qualified individuals with disabilities in the job application process.

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Deadline: January 12 2026.

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We thank all applicants for their interest in a career at Hydro One; however only those candidates who are selected for an interview will be contacted.