Junior Project Coordinator, Environmental Programs - Metrolinx, Toronto, ON

About this Opportunity

Metrolinx is dedicated to connecting communities across the Greater Golden Horseshoe, operating essential services like GO Transit and UP Express, alongside the PRESTO fare payment system. As an agency of the Government of Ontario, Metrolinx is at the forefront of building new and improved rapid transit infrastructure, including GO Expansion, Light Rail Transit routes, and significant expansions to Toronto’s subway system, all aimed at enhancing travel for residents. Equity, diversity, and inclusion are core to Metrolinx’s values of serving with passion, thinking forward, and playing as a team.

The Capital Projects Group, Environmental Programs and Assessment Division, is seeking a Junior Project Coordinator to join their collaborative team. This pivotal role involves coordinating the relationship between various consultants, contractors, and stakeholders on critical infrastructure projects that require environmental approvals, mitigation, and reporting. You will be instrumental in coordinating the mitigation requirements of environmental assessments and representing Metrolinx’s interests on-site, contributing to the courageous transformation of how transit projects are delivered.

Your Impact

• Assist in the planning, management, documentation, and oversight of contractor/consultant work, ensuring environmental compliance with Environmental Assessment Requirements developed through the Transit and Rail Project Assessment Process (TRPAP), Class Environmental Assessments (EA), and Impact Assessment Act (IAA). Report internal user group requirements through all project stages, including the preparation of environmental assessment documents, mitigation reports, project studies, design reports, sustainable development reports, accessibility reports, contract specifications, and construction administration.
• Review internal and external environmental assessments for content, coordination requirements, and impacts to Metrolinx programs/projects, and monitor environmental sustainability developments.
• Review, interpret, and apply new codes, guidelines, and legislation impacting environmental compliance, conveying this information in writing to relevant internal stakeholders.
• Monitor and report on contractor/consultant adherence to contract terms of reference and compliance with MECP and Conservation Authority guidelines, and assist in the development and application of corrective measures.
• Ensure TRPAP, Class EA, and CEAA screening report conditions are achieved, and reporting requirements documented for submission, to achieve project compliance.
• Coordinate the environmental mitigation and reporting aspects of projects through all stages of environmental assessment, design, due diligence, and construction in terms of function, quality schedules, and approvals, in coordination with external and internal authorities.
• Ensure compliance of consultant agreements and construction contracts as they pertain to environmental assessment, mitigation, and reporting of Metrolinx infrastructure expansion projects.
• Identify, develop, and recommend physical infrastructure programs with respect to environmental mitigation approvals, adhering to mitigation requirements and potential on-site mitigation improvements.
• Develop, conduct, and recommend mitigation standards and procedure requirements for new technology in Environmental Assessments and in capital works projects.
• Gain experience and knowledge in all aspects of environmental compliance for Metrolinx projects across various stages of the project, including noise and vibration, air quality, spill prevention, soil contamination, erosion and sediment control, ecology, archaeology, cultural heritage, and storm water management.

What You'll Bring

• A college diploma in Planning/Environmental Management/Environmental Science or Environmental/Civil Engineering, or an equivalent combination of education, training, and experience providing a thorough knowledge of the theories and practices of environmental engineering. Must successfully complete environmental, safety, and any other training and certification required by corporate policy.
• Minimum 2 years of experience related to environmental assessments and compliance within the planning, design, and construction of transit facilities, interpreting and applying contract plans and specifications, and coordinating contracted engineering projects.
• Thorough knowledge of the theory, principles, and practices of environmental and civil engineering.
• Knowledge of project management, including cost control, scheduling, codes, standards, specifications, corporate policies and procedures, and applicable environmental legislation.
• Thorough understanding of environmental legislation, including the Impact Assessment Act, Environmental Assessment Act, and Transit and Rail Project Assessment Process.
• Proficiency in the use of project management software and computer applications is essential.
• Thorough understanding of environmental due diligence studies such as ecology, cultural heritage, archaeology, air quality, soil and groundwater, noise and vibration, land-use, socio-economic, geomorphology, and stormwater management is an asset.
• Excellent written and oral communication skills, ability to work independently, strong interpersonal and negotiating skills, and analytical ability are a must.
• Regular site visits are required during working hours and occasional visits during evenings, weekends, and/or holidays. Site visits may involve exposure to different levels of construction at stations, parking lots, platforms, grade separations, and railway/transit corridors, along with climbing ladders and scaffolding and exposure to inclement weather.
• Must have a valid Ontario “G” Driver’s License and be experienced and comfortable with operating a vehicle for travel to and from sites and off-site meetings. A valid Ontario “G” license driver’s abstract will be collected at the time of hire.