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PROJECT LEAD ENVIRONMENT

  • Job ID: 64000
  • Job Category: Project Management   
  • Division & Section: Environment, Climate & Forestry, Policy Planning & Program Enablement
  • Work Location: Union Station, East Wing, 2nd Floor, 65 Front St W, Toronto ON
  • Job Type & Duration: Full-time, 1 Permanent and 6 Temporary (Up to 36-month) vacancies 

  • Salary Range: $89,337 - $120,831

    Hiring Zone:  $94,470 to $102,426 

  • Shift Information: Monday to Friday, 35 hours per week  
  • Affiliation: Non-Union 
  • Number of Positions Open: 7 
  • Posting Period: 29-MAY-2026 to 12-JUN-2026 

 


Job Summary: 

 

The City of Toronto has embarked on an ambitious transformation to build a resilient, inclusive, green, and prosperous future for residents and businesses. The Incubation and Design unit (I&D) in the Environment, Climate and Forestry Division (ECF) was created to lead the development of complex, and interdisciplinary sustainability initiatives. Its assignments tend to be new and emerging opportunities, particularly strategic initiatives requiring a high degree of integration within ECF and with other City Divisions, Agencies, and Corporations. The I&D team is currently advancing several workstreams related to climate resilience, circular economy and broader sustainability initiatives. 

 

The I&D unit is a dynamic team of sustainability-oriented professionals working to help the City of Toronto achieve its ambitious climate and environmental goals. I&D is eager to welcome new Project Leads to advance work focused on new, circular economy, resilience and stormwater program management initiatives. If you are a passionate and innovative individual, ready to bring your ideas to the table in a collaborative work environment, and excited to advance new policies, programs, and projects then I&D is the place for you! 

 

Project Leads may be called on to represent I&D, the ECF Division, and the City of Toronto in a variety of settings, including presentations, working groups, industry initiatives and public consultations. Acting on behalf of management, they will serve as key contacts for communications and inquiries, deliver presentations, coordinate responses to elected officials, other divisions, and the public, and help align divisional inputs. Strong communication skills are essential, particularly the ability to translate complex data into accessible, non-technical insights that inform decision-making and guide effective environmental policies and strategic actions. 

 

As key contributors within a multidisciplinary team, Project Leads will oversee assigned projects, manage contracts, and monitor timelines and budgets to ensure successful delivery. They will prepare project plans, status updates, and reports, and support procurement and contract processes where necessary. In addition, they will need to track developments across the field, align work with policies and legislation, and collaborate across City divisions, agencies, and corporations to advance corporate priorities. A strong understanding of equity and the ability to apply a reconciliation lens are essential, reflecting the City’s commitment to inclusive and holistic approaches to sustainability and climate resilience. 

  


New Initiatives 

 

ECF Incubation and Design – New Initiatives is currently recruiting for three (3) Project Leads: 

 

Project Lead Environment (New Initiatives) – 1 position  

Project Lead Environment (Stormwater Programming) – 2 positions 

 

Please click on the following link to learn about the Project Lead Environment – New Initiatives positions prior to submitting your application. 
https://ca.mar.medallia.com/?e=90013929&d=l&h=97E5804A516BE8B&l=en

 


Circular Economy Team Positions 

 

The Circular Economy team within the I&D Unit is one of the first dedicated circular economy teams in a North American municipality. Circular Economy Project Leads will oversee assigned projects to play a critical role in supporting the implementation of Toronto’s first Circular Economy Road Map (Circular Toronto), and other large-scale, strategic initiatives. ECF Incubation and Design – Circular Economy is currently recruiting for four (4) Project Leads: 

 

Project Lead Environment (Circular Business Support) – 1 position  

Project Lead Environment (Circular City Operations) – 2 positions   

Project Lead Environment (Circular Community Activation) – 1 position  

 

Please click on the following link to learn about each of the Project Lead Environment – Circular Economy Team positions prior to submitting your application. 
https://ca.mar.medallia.com/?e=90013931&d=l&h=E742569631A32B6&l=en

 

 


Major Responsibilities:   

 

  • Implements detailed plans and recommends policies/procedures regarding program specific requirements. 

  • Conducts research into assigned area ensuring that such research considers developments within the field, corporate policies and practices, legislation and initiatives by other levels of government. 

  • Prepares and review reports for management that may include project schedules, financial and operational plans and business processes. 

  • Creates, analyzes and prepares key performance indicators to measure the effectiveness and efficiencies of programs and projects, maintains key performance indicator tracking systems, and prepares analysis for senior management and members of Council. 

  • Coordinates activities to ensure adherence to common goals, minimize duplication, and maximize efficient use of resources to advance project deliverables on time and on budget. 

  • Collects, analyzes, evaluates and interprets information/findings to develop recommendations for improvement to existing Divisional projects, operating procedures, policies and services. 

  • Ensures project benchmarks, deliverables and standards are controlled, and projects stay on track within a deadline driven environment.  

  • Participates in the process of planning and developing long range objectives for the Division. 

  • Solicits input from internal and external stakeholders on a variety of issues to achieve project goals and objectives.  

 

 

Key Qualifications: 

  

  1. Post-secondary education in Environmental Studies, Public Administration/Policy, Urban Planning, Climate Change, Sustainability, Engineering, Circular Economy, Program Evaluation or a relevant discipline; or equivalent combination of education and/or experience. 

  1. Considerable experience in designing, coordinating, implementing and evaluating projects, policies, and/or programs in a multi-stakeholder environment. 

  1. Experience related to work with a focus on climate change, sustainability, circular economy, waste, environment, and/or local economic development is preferred. 

  1. Considerable experience conducting research and analysis using quantitative and qualitative methods, and summarizing findings and recommendations into reports and presentations for a wide range of audiences, such as senior management, technical experts, elected officials, other orders of government, and the public. 

  1. Considerable experience as a fully accountable project leader, coordinating multiple and diverse project plans, priorities, and stakeholders, monitoring project timelines and expenditures, and providing contract management oversight where required, with demonstrated success.  

  1. Advanced knowledge of a variety of computerized office systems including MS Office (i.e. Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook), database software packages, and digital meeting and collaboration tools. 

  1. Ability to work both independently and as part of a team, and in collaboration with a wide range of key partners/subject matter experts. 

  1. Exceptional communication skills.  

  1. Strong interpersonal and conflict resolution skills, with effective management of internal and external relationships and solid leadership capacity. 

  1. Knowledge of government structure, policies and decision-making processes is an asset, including knowledge related to the City of Toronto’s relationship with indigenous communities and efforts focused on reconciliation.  

  1. Ability to support the Toronto Public Service values to ensure a culture that champions equity, diversity and respectful workplaces. 

  1. Available for occasional meetings or events in evening and on weekends. 


Equity, Diversity and Inclusion

The City is an equal opportunity employer, dedicated to creating a workplace culture of inclusiveness that reflects the diverse residents that we serve. Learn more about the City’s commitment to employment equity.

Accommodation

The City of Toronto is committed to creating an accessible and inclusive organization. We are committed to providing barrier-free and accessible employment practices in compliance with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA). Should you require Code-protected accommodation through any stage of the recruitment process, please make them known when contacted and we will work with you to meet your needs. Disability-related accommodation during the application process is available upon request. Learn more about the City’s Hiring Policies and Accommodation Process.

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