In the event a qualified bilingual candidate is not found, a qualified unilingual candidate will be considered. / Dans l’éventualité où un candidat bilingue qualifié n’est pas disponible, un candidat unilingue qualifié sera considéré.

Flexible Work Agreement TypeHybrid / Hybride

Posting End Date2025-03-28

Job GradeL1 Zone B

Pay RangeCommensurate with Experience / Selon l’expérience

Job SummaryThe Environmental Manager leads all environmental management activities across NAV CANADA, ensuring strict adherence to federal, provincial, and territorial legislation. In this role, they develop and implement programs and strategies to minimize the company’s environmental footprint while advancing the corporate strategic goals. A primary focus is coordinating environmental assessments, overseeing the permitting process, and driving compliance initiatives to support continuous improvement of our environmental management system.

Job Description

What NAV CANADA offers you:

• Challenging, team-oriented work environment
• Competitive compensation and benefits
• Defined benefit pension plan
• Opportunities for growth and development
• Flexible work arrangements
• Diverse and inclusive workforce

In this role you will:

Environmental Assessments and Permitting 

• Oversee and coordinate environmental site and impact assessments for infrastructure projects.
• Lead the environmental permitting process (preparing applications, negotiating permit conditions, securing regulatory approvals).
• Provide technical guidance to project teams on environmental best practices and regulatory standards.

 Environmental Compliance 

• Develop and implement compliance programs to meet federal, provincial and territorial requirements.
• Monitor and report on adherence to environmental permits, mitigation plans and ISO14001:2015 requirements.
• Conduct regular site inspections and audits and manage corrective action plans as needed.

 Sustainability and Environmental Risk Management 

• Develop and execute strategies to reduce environmental impact (e.g., water usage, waste).
• Identify and address environmental risks (e.g., biodiversity, pollution prevention).
• Collaborate with internal and external stakeholders to drive continuous improvement and innovation.

 Leadership and Budget Management 

• Lead, mentor, and develop a team of environmental professionals, promoting collaboration and professional growth.
• Plan, forecast and manage budgets for environmental programs, including the selection and oversight of consultants.
• Prepare briefings and reports for senior leadership, highlighting environmental performance and strategic initiatives.

 Stakeholder Engagement and Collaboration 

• Liaise with regulatory agencies, community groups and other stakeholders to address environmental concerns.
• Maintain clear, transparent communication channels to facilitate project approvals and foster positive relationships.
• Influence cross-functional teams and leadership to align environmental objectives with overall corporate goals.

What you bring:

• Minimum 7 years of experience in the oversight of environmental management, permitting, or compliance roles.
• Demonstrated success in designing and implementing compliance programs (ISO14001).
• Experience leading or contributing to multiple, concurrent infrastructure or environmental projects from concept to close-out.
• Familiar with project management methodologies, including budgeting, scheduling and resource allocation.
• Track record of working with regulators, community organizations and other key stakeholders to advance project goals.
• Experience facilitating multi-disciplinary teams and communicating effectively with stakeholders (internal and external) and senior leadership.
• Experience developing junior team members and cultivating a collaborative team environment.
• Able to interpret environmental data, performing risk assessments and implementing mitigation measures in complex operating environments (e.g., airports, transportation corridors, or large infrastructure projects.
• Bachelor’s degree in any environmental science, environmental engineering, or related field.
• Must hold (or be able to obtain) a Professional Designation (e.g., Professional Biologist, P.Geo., P.Eng., or equivalent).
• In-depth understanding of federal, provincial and territorial environmental legislation.
• Awareness of the ISO14001:2015 international environmental standard and other best practices.
• Thorough grasp of environmental impact assessment protocols and methodologies for infrastructure projects.
• Understanding of environmental site assessments protocols and methodologies for infrastructure projects.
• Understanding of sustainability principles and environmental risk management strategies.
• Awareness of emerging environmental technologies and innovative approaches to minimize environmental footprints.
• Familiarity with NAV CANADA and team policies related to risk, compliance and ethical considerations.
• Understanding how environmental policies integrate with broader corporate objectives.

How others describe you:

• Ability to align environmental initiatives with long-term corporate strategy and sustainability goals.
• Skilled in identifying and capitalizing on opportunities for innovation and continual improvement.
• Proficiency in both technical and non-technical communications, including report writing, presentations and negotiations.
• Adept at building strong relationships with stakeholders, addressing concerns and guiding decision-making.
• Expertise in evaluating environmental data, identifying trends and developing effective mitigation strategies.
• Competence in risk assessment, root-cause analysis and scenario planning.
• Capability to manage multiple projects and deadlines in a fast-paced environmental while maintaining attention to detail.
• Effective prioritization, resource allocation and delegation skills.
• Strong people management skills, including mentoring, coaching and conflict resolution.
• Ability to foster a collaborative culture and adapt leadership style to a diverse workforce.

Working Conditions:

• Position is based at the Corporate Head Office, performing tasks such as planning, documentation, regulatory engagement and team coordination.
• Regular use of standard office equipment and environmental management software (GIS).
• Periodic travel (approximately 25) to project sites or regional offices across Canada.
• Possible extended hours, overnight travel depending on locations and requirements.
• Occasional field inspections in various weather conditions to assess site compliance, oversee consultants, or respond to environmental incidents.
• Physical demands could include walking on rough terrain, climbing, or standing for extended periods of time.
• Role is generally Monday – Friday, urgent environmental issues or incidents may require responding outside regular business hours.
• Flexibility in scheduling and prompt availability are crucial for addressing emergencies or critical project milestone.
• Need to respond to environmental incidents quickly and possibly outside normal business hours.
• This position is based at the Ottawa Head Office but may be eligible for a flexible work arrangement.

NAV CANADA is committed to building a skilled, diverse workforce reflective of Canadian society. If you do not believe that you match every job requirement listed on this job posting, we still encourage you to apply. NAV CANADA encourages a culture of learning and growth, and recognizes that although some technical skills are mandatory, many others can be taught.

Our Company strives to create an inclusive and barrier-free selection process and work environment. If you require accommodations during this competition process, please ensure that you inform the interview coordinator or hiring manager of any accommodation measures you may require. NAV CANADA will provide accommodations throughout the recruitment and selection process to applicants with disabilities as required.

The successful candidate must meet the security requirement of the position and be legally able to work in Canada.

We thank all applicants for their interest; only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

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