Environmental Coordinator Graduate

Ferrovial Construction Canada Inc. and VINCI Construction Grands Projects are undertaking the design, build, and finance the Ontario Line Southern Civil, Stations, and Tunnel (South Civil) package.

As Ontario Transit Group, we are now mobilizing our design and construction crews, with major works. The South Civil contract is anticipated to be completed in 2030.

The project will strengthen Ontario’s economy by supporting an estimated 1,500 jobs at the peak of construction.

What is the project?

• A six-kilometer tunnel and associated tunnelling works from Exhibition to Don Yard portal (west of the Don River).
• Stations:
  • One above-ground station to be integrated with the existing GO Transit Exhibition Station.
  • Two underground stations to be integrated with the existing TTC Osgoode and Queen subway stations.
  • Four new underground stations (King/Bathurst, Queen/Spadina, Moss Park, Corktown).

The benefits to Ontario!

Faster, more frequent, and reliable access to rapid transit with more than 227,500 people will live within a 10-minute walk of an Ontario Line station.

• Improve the quality of life for commuters by reducing daily travel time.
• Reduce crowding on the existing Line 1 (Yonge-University) subway.
• Up to 57,000 more jobs accessible by transit (in 45 minutes or less) for Toronto residents.
• Economic and community growth along the future transit line and thousands of job opportunities annually during construction.
• Reduction in traffic congestion, greenhouse gases, and fuel consumption by providing an alternative transportation option.

Job Description

The Environmental Coordinator Graduate will support the Environmental Manager with communication strategies to strengthen the dissemination of environmental information by analyzing project and stakeholder needs, consulting with various divisions, environmental groups, city divisions, and other levels of government, etc. 

• Acts as a resource to project construction staff by providing advice in the determination of information requirements and reviewing reports.
• Compiles and maintains reference files on environmental reports, audits, risk assessments, testing requests, and invoicing details. Responds to the various departments by providing information on environmental issues.
• Monitors and assesses environmental issues by conducting literature reviews, and inspections to assist the Environmental Manager & the Environmental Compliance Officer, and project-responsible persons with planning, implementing, and follow up on projects, develops work schedules, and identifies priorities for environmental issues.
• Investigates inquiries and/or complaints from project/stakeholders/clients, staff, elected officials, and the general public.
• Assists the Environmental Manager with monitoring contingencies, contract budgets, change notices, and change orders. Reviews progress and recommends progress draws for payment. Prepares detailed financial reporting of project status from planning through to completion.
• Co-ordinates and attends site meetings and project team/client meetings as needed and updates the Environmental Manager.
• Coordinates with the Environmental Compliance Officer and Environmental Inspectors to issue deficiency lists and prepares construction/project forms and documents. Tracks completion of corrective actions within specified cure time.
• Assists with tracking of Environmental Management Plans and Sustainability Management Plan compliance, tracking of metrics, and associated reporting.
• Conduct regular inspections of the construction site to identify potential environmental hazards to provide guidance and advice on environmental issues, best practices, and mitigation measures to project staff.

Qualifications

• Recent graduate from a relevant program in Civil Engineering, Environmental Engineering, Sustainability or from a related field.
• Familiarity with Ontario and Federal environmental regulations.
• Excellent interpersonal, written, and verbal communication abilities.
• Knowledge of the Province of Ontario’s Transit Project Assessment Process, GO Transit Class EA Document, and Environmental Assessment Act (Ontario) is an asset.
• Knowledge of required testing to evaluate a project site and contents of factual data and recommendations report for geo-environmental and geotechnical engineering or geoscience, hydrogeology, and pavement design is an asset.

Additional Information

We Offer: 

• Competitive Salary
• Comprehensive Benefits Package:
  • Disability Insurance
  • Dental Insurance
  • Extended medical insurance
  • (Optional) RRSP matching
  • Discretionary Bonus

Why OTG?

Welcome to Ontario Transit Group (OTG), located in the heart of Downtown Toronto, where diversity and passion collide. As we work on the groundbreaking Ontario Line project, we prioritize fostering a positive culture. Join us and be part of a team that celebrates our employees, organizes family events, and promotes health and wellness initiatives. Our commitment to personal and professional growth means annual performance reviews, salary increases, comprehensive health benefits, generous RRSP matching, industry education support, and career development opportunities.

At OTG, we embrace diversity, recognizing that it strengthens us as a team and as a company. We are an equal-opportunity employer, encouraging applications from all interested candidates. We value Indigenous people, racialized people, neurodivergent people, people with disabilities, and individuals from gender and sexually diverse communities with intersectional identities. Reasonable accommodations are available upon request for people with disabilities. If you're ready to be part of our dynamic team in one of the world's most diverse cities, don't wait any longer—apply now!

While we appreciate your interest, only selected candidates will be contacted for interviews. Please note that we do not accept agency submissions.