Manager - Environmental Services

2 days ago

Toronto, Ontario, Canada Hydro One Full time

Toronto - Regular .

Hydro One is proud to be the largest electricity transmission and distribution provider in Ontario, serving nearly  1.5 million customers. 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, we're focused on providing exceptional customer service and ensuring we are building safe communities where we live, work and play.

It's 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 phases—from 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
Bachelor's 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 DevelopmentStrategic Thinking and Decision MakingRights-holder and Stakeholder Engagement and Relationship ManagementRegulatory Compliance and Risk ManagementProject Management and Financial AcumenCommunication and Negotiation SkillsAdaptability 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 Canada's 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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Hydro One and its partners/affiliates may use AI to screen, assess or select applicants for the position.

"Employer of the year 2025"

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.

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