Natural Heritage Manager

Overview

Lead strategic natural heritage planning & due diligence for infrastructure projects.

Key Responsibilities

• site assessments
• due diligence
• regulatory compliance
• risk management
• policy development
• stakeholder collaboration

Tasks

-Proactively manage schedules, budgets, technical scopes of work, and proactive mitigation of risks -Assist with Environmental Site Assessments (Phase I & II) under the Environmental Assessment Act, Environmental Protection Act, and Government Property Class EA. -Lead the strategic planning and delivery of natural heritage\environment due diligence across IO business lines and external ministries/agencies. -Provide technical leadership in working collaboratively with stakeholders, regulators, and Indigenous communities to support their needs and objectives, communicate risks, and provide commercial advice and strategic solutions. -Manage and execute natural environment regulatory requirements including survey and monitoring reports, mitigation, and applicable registrations, exemptions, and/or permitting. -Monitor and develop environmental policies, procedures, and performance and identify opportunities for improvement. -Support staff development and cross-functional collaboration

Requirements

• communication
• environmental legislation
• environmental assessment
• environmental science
• climate resilience
• stakeholder engagement

What You Bring

-Excellent communication, analytical, and project management skills. -Sound knowledge and experience with Canada and Ontario’s natural environment legislation and guidelines and their application in infrastructure and redevelopment projects, including the Endangered Species Act, Species At Risk Act, Migratory Birds Convention Act, Fisheries Act, and the Provincial Policy Statement. -Post-secondary education in environmental science, planning, ecology, or related field an asset. -Familiarity with related environmental disciplines relevant to EA and environmental planning (e.g. cultural heritage, climate resilience, sustainability). -Knowledge of Ontario’s environmental legislation and Class EA processes and experience in Environmental Assessment (EA), site assessment, and/or remediation -Knowledge of government procurement, contract negotiation, and stakeholder engagement.

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Benefits

-A comprehensive package that covers health, dental, vision, out-of-country care, paramedical services, and more. -A pregnancy and parental leave program that offers expecting, eligible employees a top-up to 95% of their annual base salary for 31 weeks, and our parental leave program offers eligible employees a top-up to 95% of their annual base salary for 15 weeks. -Access to a suite of virtual healthcare options to support non-urgent medical needs. -A defined contribution pension plan, where IO contributes the equivalent of 5% of a full-time employee’s annual salary, with an option for IO to match an additional 5% contribution made by the employee. IO also offers a Group Retirement Savings Plan and Group Tax Free Savings Account, designed to help IO colleagues plan and save for their future. -Support for professional development opportunities for all colleagues through a broad range of learning programs that include in-person and online training, leadership development, and support for colleagues’ well-being. IO will also cover the costs associated with up to two membership and license fees per year for eligible colleagues if directly related to the employee’s role. -A convenient, central location at 1 Dundas St West, easily accessible by public transit. -Access to our $1000 Healthcare Spending Account to top up expenses not covered in the benefits program and a Lifestyle Account that expands the eligibility of health and wellness options and can include coverage for gym memberships and fitness equipment, nutrition counselling or financial planning.

About Infrastructure Ontario

-Works across multiple sectors, providing expertise in project financing, development, and delivery. -Specializes in projects related to transportation, utilities, healthcare, and government buildings. -Has a proven track record of delivering complex projects on time and within budget through public-private partnerships. -Innovative financing solutions and strong partnerships help streamline project delivery and risk management. -Pioneers in using cutting-edge technology for project monitoring and transparency, ensuring optimal outcomes for the public.

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