ENVIRONMENTAL COORDINATOR

Job ID: 53580

Job Category: Engineering & Technical

Division & Section: Transportation Services, Planning Design & Management

Work Location: Union Station, 65 Front Street, Toronto (hybrid)

Job Type & Duration: Full-time, Permanent Vacancy

Hourly Rate: $43.58 - $47.75

Shift Information: Monday to Friday, 35 hours per week

Affiliation: L79 Full-time

Number of Positions Open: 1 

Posting Period: 07-Feb-2025 to 26-Feb-2025

Join Us!

If you are interested in learning more about the Environmental Coordinator role, you can participate in a virtual WebEx information session with the Transportation Services Division on Tuesday February 18, 2025 from 12:00PM – 12:45PM. You will have the opportunity to ask questions related to the position, working for the City of Toronto's Transportation Services division, as well as the City's application process.

Please register to participate in the information session using this link: https://toronto.webex.com/weblink/register/r43c5235ba9fc8745b44467e62b9a941b

Your name and email are required for registration, but they will remain private during the session.
 

Reporting to the Senior Environmental Project Manager, Asset Management, Planning and Capital Program, the Environmental Coordinator will coordinate and facilitate various environmental compliance projects and assist in advancing the Transportation Services Division goals of delivering Contaminated Right-of-Way Management System and Program. The successful candidate will assess, develop, implement, evaluate and report on various environmental issues within Transportation Services right-of ways and represent the Asset Management unit on various working groups and deal with internal and external stakeholders.   

Major Responsibilities:

• Arranges and coordinates within the Division the Environmental Site Assessments, Risk Assessments, Record of Site Conditions and peer reviews.
• Develops communication strategies aimed at strengthening the dissemination of environmental information by analyzing stakeholders needs, consulting with various divisions, environmental groups, city divisions and other levels of governments, etc.
• Advises leadership on the potential impact of decisions and program changes and makes recommendations on environmental strategies for projects.
• Provides support within the Division and other Divisions by providing information on environmental issues, and advice on requirements and reviewing reports.
• Liaises with City Divisions, environmental groups, government officials, etc., in order to develop environmental policies.
• Liaises with staff within the Division and other City Divisions and co-ordinate the provision of information on division's activities as pertaining to compliance with environmental Legislation and City Policies.
• Monitors and assesses environmental issues by conducting literature reviews, and assists the Senior Environmental Project Manager, and project responsible staff with planning, implementing, project follow-up, work schedules and priorities for environmental issues.
• Drafts tenders, requests for proposals, provides bid analysis and prepares reports.
• Investigates and responds to inquiries and/or complaints from project/program clients, staff, elected officials, and the general public.
• Monitors contingency and contract budgets. Initiates instructions, change notices and change orders. Reviews progress and recommends progress draws for payment. Prepares detailed financial reporting of project status from planning through to completion.
• Implements administrative systems to monitor program performance and track environmental compliance, by compiling and maintaining reference files on environmental audits, site assessments, risk assessments, plans and surveys.
• Instructs and provides technical guidance and expertise and gives feedback to program managers, contractors, and consultants with respect to projects relating to the Division and ensures relevant policies, City By-Laws, Standards and Codes, etc. are adhered to.
• Co-ordinates and attends site meetings and project team/client meetings.
• Follows up with contractors/project managers to complete deficiencies within a specified time and expedites warranty claims.
• Reviews and completes project scope includes, and is not limited to, environmental, construction, maintenance, business process, estimates, specifications, drawings, and full completion of the project managers' documentations.
• Responds to environmental emergencies.
• Inspects work (design and materials) carried out by or for the City of Toronto and ensures compliance with contract specifications, risk management plans, remedial plans, policy, standards and regulations, issues field instructions and prepares progress reports. 
• Confirms inspections for total performance and assists with approvals for the turnover of lands, specifically jurisdictional transfer of lands, conveyance and/or assumption of public right-of-way and ensures all required documentation is obtained.

Key Qualifications:

Your application must describe your qualifications as they relate to:

1. Post-secondary degree in Environmental Planning, Environmental Management, Environmental Science, Environmental Engineering or Geoscience or an equivalent combination of education and experience. A post-graduate degree would be considered an asset.
2. Considerable experience in the methods and techniques of Phase I and II Environmental Site Assessments, Abatement, Risk Assessments, Certificates of Property Use (CPU) and RSC approvals.
3. Considerable experience in the application of the Environmental Protection Act, Occupational Health and Safety Act and associated regulations.
4. Considerable experience using Microsoft Office Suite (i.e. Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Access) for research, data collection, interpretation, management, analysis, and reporting.
5. Must possess and be able to maintain a valid Province of Ontario Class “G” Driver’s License and ability to qualify for the City Vehicle and Equipment Operator’s Permit.

You must also have:

• Ability to coordinate multi-disciplined consultants, transportation and/or capital construction projects.
• Knowledge of transportation practices, processes, and programs and how they are impacted by environmental issues, environmental Risk Management Measures and CPU requirements.
• Knowledge of the project management process, project coordination and environmental management system.
• Knowledge of GIS (Graphic Information System), CADD (Computer Aided Design and Drafting) or equivalent software for data analysis.
• Ability to direct staff and knowledge of human and labour relations.
• Excellent interpersonal skills and the ability to work cooperatively with others in a multidisciplinary team.
• Ability to work independently, to initiate, plan and evaluate information, set priorities, and execute a variety of tasks in order to meet deadlines.
• Excellent writing and communication skills. High aptitude in Mathematics.
• Familiarity with Computer Aided Design and Drafting and Geographic Information System, the ability to read and interpret construction drawings, specifications, and contract documents.

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