Bring your environmental planning, technical and project management skills to the Ministry of Transportation as an Environmental Planner.
The Ministry of Transportation (MTO) strives to be a world leader in moving people and goods safely, efficiently and sustainably, to support a globally competitive economy and a high quality of life.
MTO focuses its efforts on five key strategies:
1. Increase transit ridership by working with our partners to make transit an attractive, affordable alternative by expanding services and promoting integration
2. Promote a multimodal transportation network to support the efficient movement of people and goods
3. Promote road safety and remain among the safest jurisdictions in North America by improving safety and security for all road users through enforcement, education, legislation and regulation
4. Improve Ontario's highway, bridge and border infrastructure through strategic investments
5. Integrate the principle of sustainability into the Ministry's decision making, programs, policies and operations by implementing the Ministry's sustainability strategy and continuing to build awareness
The DivisionThe Transportation Infrastructure Management Division is responsible for the design, construction, maintenance and operation of the provincial highway system. It also supports access to local communities through its remote airport and ferry programs. These responsibilities are carried out through the Contract Management and Operations Branch and the Investment Strategies Branch at head office and through five regions. These regional functions are described in separate entries.
The OfficeThe Environmental Delivery Section carries out location/concept design studies, and all aspects of the environmental assessment process for new highways. The office provides environmental assessment, environmental protection, and specialty archaeological, acoustical fisheries and waste management services to engineering, construction and operations/maintenance projects. In addition, the office is responsible for environmental standards policy for Transportation Infrastructure Management Division.
Why work for the Ontario Public Service?The Ontario Public Service (OPS) is committed to being an employer of first choice, creating a positive and inclusive work environment.
We offer:
• Competitive compensation and benefits
• Flexible work arrangements including flexible hours, telework (remote work), compressed work week, or job sharing (if applicable)
• Collegial and professional work culture
• Career growth and development opportunities across multiple business areas
• On-the-job training to support your success in the role
How we support diversity, inclusion and accessibility
We are committed to build a workforce that reflects the communities we serve and to promote a diverse, anti-racist, inclusive, accessible, merit-based, respectful and equitable workplace.
We invite all interested individuals to apply and encourage applications from people with disabilities, Indigenous, Black, and racialized individuals, as well as people from a diversity of ethnic and cultural origins, sexual orientations, gender identities and expressions.
Visit the
OPS Anti-Racism Policy and the
OPS Diversity and Inclusion Blueprint pages to learn more about the OPS commitment to advance racial equity, accessibility, diversity, and inclusion in the public service.
We offer employment accommodation across the recruitment process and all aspects of employment consistent with the requirements of Ontario's
Human Rights Code. Refer to the "How to apply" section if you require a disability-related accommodation.
About the job
In this role, you will:
• coordinate the overall environmental component of transportation planning, design, construction and maintenance projects and ensure conformance with and meet environmental legislation, policies and procedures
• provide environmental technical and process expertise to project managers of transportation planning projects
• provide input to, and environmental technical support for strategic highway planning and regional participation in municipal planning issues
• provide advanced technical advice regarding the environmental assessment process
• participate in public sessions/meetings, including those which deal with controversial issues
What you bring to the team
Mandatory requirements
• The position requires the successful candidate to have a valid Ontario class "G" license or equivalent. The offer of employment is conditional upon the successful candidate providing proof that s/he has a valid driver's license upon being hired
Environmental Knowledge
You have:
• Knowledge of current principles and practices for environmental assessment and protection
• Experience in incorporating environmental avoidance, mitigation, compensation and enhancement into facility planning, design and construction
• Ability to interpret and apply federal and provincial environmental legislation and policies
• Experience in the application of environmental factors associated with transportation planning, design, construction and maintenance
• Experience with consultation programs and methods, including with agencies, stakeholders and First Nations
Technical Knowledge
You have:
• Experience in obtaining the appropriate federal and provincial environmental approvals, permits and agreements that are necessary to proceed to facility construction
• Experience in identifying impacts associated with facility type, location or design alternatives and its impacts on construction, operation and maintenance
Organizational and Analytical Skills
You can:
• Resolve complex problems
• Plan, conduct and report on multifaceted, complex assignments with minimal supervision
• Assess transportation projects, determine the scope and detailed requirements
• Apply project management skills, coordinate work and meet tight schedules/deadlines
Communication, Consultation and Interpersonal Skills
You can:
• Prepare and make presentations
• Provide advanced technical advice regarding environmental assessments
• Build and maintain effective working relationships
• Apply experience in public and agency consultation