Program Manager, Corporate Sustainability Management

Position Details:

Current Rate of Pay: Band 9 Min = $77,382, Max = $83,895

Employment type: Full Time Temporary Contract

Duration of employment: 12 months

Hours of work: 35 hrs/week

Work location: Head Office - Vaughan

Division: Education & Training

Business unit: Corp Sustainability and Community Transformation

Travel: 30%

Remote Work: Hybrid

About TRCA:

With more than 60 years of experience, Toronto and Region Conservation Authority (TRCA) is one of 36 Conservation Authorities in Ontario, created to safeguard and enhance the health and well-being of watershed communities through the protection and restoration of the natural environment and the ecological services the environment provides.

TRCA works to protect the integrity and health of the rivers and creeks in the jurisdiction, develop a system of green and natural spaces that sustains local ecosystems, and advance sustainable practices that improve people’s lives within our growing region.

How you will contribute as part of the TRCA team:

The position is responsible for managing the Corporate Sustainability Program including:

• Lead the development and implementation of corporate sustainability strategies, plans and projects.
• Prepare sustainability reports for internal and external audiences.
• Lead the development of sustainability policies, guidelines and standard operating procedures
• Engage staff from across the organization and foster a sustainability understanding and find solutions to sustainability issues.
• Collaborate with Program Manager Community Transformation in collecting, analyzing and managing sustainability data.
• Participate in and where appropriate, lead preparation of funding proposals for sustainability related projects
• Provide expertise internally and externally on GHG emissions accounting and inventories, GHG emissions reduction credits and offsets

What will you need to succeed:

• 4-year university degree in sustainability, engineering, facility management or environmental science
• 5 to 7 years of experience related to the major tasks
• Project management experience
• Ability to communicate sustainability issues and opportunities to a variety of disciplines
• Valid driver’s license

What TRCA has to offer you:

As part of a progressive team, you will have the opportunity to make a positive impact to preserving and protecting nature, while maintaining a balance between the natural environment and built environment. Collaborating with experts within our field, you will join a team of colleagues that are committed to TRCA’s core values of integrity, collaboration, accountability, respect, and excellence (icare).

You will be part of a diverse and inclusive organization that:

• Makes a positive difference in the communities we serve.
• Fosters high performance and collaborative teams.
• Provides continuous learning and development opportunities.
• Offers a comprehensive compensation and benefits program (including Defined Benefit Pension Plan – OMERS/OTPP).
• Pregnancy & Parental Leave Top-Up Program.
• Provides unique TRCA Perks.
• Provides flexible work arrangements.
• Offers potential for career growth and advancement.

To apply to this posting, click on the “Apply” icon. Please submit your resume and cover letter prior to midnight on January 29, 2023.

All new hires are required to be fully vaccinated against Covid-19 as a precondition to being hired by TRCA. TRCA will comply with its obligations pursuant to the Ontario Human Rights Code and any other applicable legislation. 

While the Toronto and Region Conservation Authority (TRCA) thanks all applicants for their interest, only those under consideration will be contacted for interviews. Please be advised that successful incumbent(s) may be required to undergo a vulnerable sector screening and/or driver’s abstract check as a part of the last step in the hiring process.

TRCA is an equal opportunity employer. We embrace diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive workplace. Our goal is to attract, develop and retain highly talented employees from diverse backgrounds, allowing us to benefit from a wide variety of experiences and perspectives. In accordance with the Ontario Human Rights Code, Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act, 2005, and TRCA Policies, accommodation will be provided at any point throughout the hiring process, provided the candidate makes their accommodation needs known to the TRCA. We welcome applications from all qualified persons.

Personal information you provide through the TRCA recruitment, selection and onboarding process is collected under the authority of the Conservation Authorities Act, R.S.O. 1990, c. C.27. Collection of this personal information is necessary for the proper administration of this recruitment process for employment and volunteer positions with TRCA. Personal information is protected from disclosure pursuant to the Municipal Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act. Any questions regarding this collection activity should be directed to the Supervisor of Records, 101 Exchange Avenue, Vaughan, Ontario, L4K 5R6, (416) 661-6600 extension 5216.