Climate Resilience Manager

3 weeks ago


Toronto, Canada Infrastructure Ontario Full time
Reporting to the Director Environmental Management Operations, the Climate Resilience Manager will build and maintain functional and collaborative relationships within IO and across all external stakeholders (ministries, project & program teams, service providers) providing technical guidance, contract management, business & financial acumen, and oversight towards climate resilience and sustainability performance results. This role will interact with senior management, business units across IO, and technical teams to implement and oversee climate resilience & sustainability initiatives in alignment with IO’s strategic priorities.

What You Will Do:

Be the technical lead for enterprise-wide Climate Resilience and Sustainability projects and programs, supporting internal and external clients to manage enterprise risk and regulatory requirements. Identify climate related risks based on program specific needs and provide technical direction to progress Climate Resilience objectives and to mitigate risks. Provide strategic Climate Resilience and Sustainability recommendations to the Environmental Management team to deliver on client objectives, influence process optimization and continuous improvement. Develop Climate Resilience and Sustainability technical recommendations and guidelines to be applied across the enterprise. Monitor and interpret Climate Resilience and Sustainability industry trends and recommend initiatives to maintain alignment with industry best practices. Lead the development, planning, and delivery of site-specific resilience due diligence, including completing the analysis of existing conditions, proposed undertakings, adherence to regulatory requirements, and the determination for the appropriate technical scopes of work. Support the Environment Management team on related programs including environmental, natural environment, and cultural heritage projects and support project due diligence activities relating to vendor procurement.

Who We’re Looking For:

Post-Secondary degree in a related field (environmental studies, climate science, planning) ideally with minimum 8 years of experience with and/or knowledge of Climate Resilience, Sustainability, and Energy Management; accreditation in LEED would be considered an asset. Knowledge of provincial ministry policies on energy and climate resilience as related to building systems. Knowledge of asset management, including building envelope, mechanical, electrical, building systems/codes/standards as related to energy management and climate resilience, and climate risk assessments for new construction. Experience with liaising and collaborating with regulatory agencies and key stakeholders (Ministry of Environment Conservation and Parks, Conservation Authorities, Fisheries and Oceans Canada etc.) Familiarity with environmental legislation, permitting and approvals processes. Exceptional communication (written/verbal) and collaboration skills with the ability to influence and present at all levels.

What's in it for you:

Commitment to creating a diverse, equitable and inclusive culture that promotes a sense of belonging and represents and reflects the needs of the communities we serve. A flexible, hybrid work approach that allows colleagues to find balance between their professional and personal lives and making the most of the benefits of working remotely and purpose-driven in-person collaboration opportunities. 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. 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 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. 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 licence fees per year for eligible colleagues if directly related to the employee’s role. Access to a suite of virtual healthcare options to support non-urgent medical needs This posting will close on Wednesday June 19, 2024. The salary range for this position is  $95,000 to $142,500  with a corresponding job level of P5. Exact compensation may vary based on skills, knowledge and experience

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