Infrastructure Ontario (IO), an Ontario crown corporation, provides a wide range of services to support the Ontario government’s initiative to modernize and maximize the value of public infrastructure and realty. IO has been recognized domestically and internationally for the way it does business and the success it has had with its major projects, real estate services, infrastructure lending, commercial projects, and development mandate. IO delivers some of the most complex, ambitious commercial and land development solutions for the Province and continues to evolve and expand its capabilities to maximize its public impact and deliver on its vision of creating a connected, modern and competitive Ontario.
Position Purpose
The Environmental Management Specialist provides analytical and technical support for broad-based environmental processes, assessments, compliance and practices across a range of infrastructure projects, IO programs and initiatives. This requires multi-disciplinary understanding of environmental fields including natural environment, environmental contamination and remediation, cultural heritage and archaeology, sustainability, energy, and climate resilience. This role ensures regulatory compliance and supports project advancement through effective coordination with internal teams, vendors, and external stakeholders. The position plays a key role in managing and supporting projects, providing technical direction and strategic advice, and supporting procurement and project oversight activities.
What You Will Do
- Oversee and/or support due diligence studies such as, Class Environmental Assessments (EAs), Environmental Site Assessments (ESAs), cultural heritage studies, archaeological assessments, natural environment studies, and climate resilience assessments to enable the advancement of IO projects and programs
- Coordinate with stakeholders and regulators to ensure compliance with environmental regulations and secure necessary permits and approvals.
- Oversee procurement processes including preparing contract documents, reviewing vendor submissions, and managing purchase orders and invoices.
- Track and manage project budgets and timelines, ensuring efficient delivery of services.
- Provide technical direction and strategic advice to project teams, including summarizing due diligence findings and recommending next steps.
- Support communication and relationship management with clients, consultants, stakeholders, and regulators.
- Contribute to process improvements and lessons learned to enhance future project delivery.
- Work independently on assigned projects while collaborating with Environmental Management leadership on complex initiatives.
Who You Are
- A university degree in a relevant discipline and several years of experience in environmental management or related field is preferred.
- Foundational knowledge of environmental disciplines. This may include: Class Environmental Assessments, environmental contamination and remediation, natural environment, cultural heritage, archaeology, energy, sustainability and/or climate resilience.
- Familiarity working under applicable environmental legislation and regulations, including, but not limited to: Environmental Assessment Act, O.Reg. 9/06 and 10/06 under the Ontario Heritage Act, Endangered Species Act, Fisheries Act, O.Reg 153/04 of the Environmental Protection Act, etc.
- Experience with environmental due diligence processes and assessments in support of application regulatory approvals and permits.
- Strong project management skills and the ability to manage multiple projects under tight deadlines.
- Excellent communication and stakeholder engagement skills.
- Ability to work independently and collaboratively across departments and with external agencies.
- Familiarity with procurement processes and vendor management.
- A solutions-oriented mindset with a focus on delivering high-quality outcomes.
What We Offer
- Commitment to creating a diverse, equitable and inclusive culture that promotes a sense of belonging and represents and reflects the needs of the communities we serve.
- A defined contribution pension plan, where IO contributes the equivalent of 5% of a full-time employee’s annual salary, with an option for IO to match an additional 5% contribution made by the employee. IO also offers a Group Retirement Savings Plan and Group Tax Free Savings Account, designed to help IO colleagues plan and save for their future.
- A comprehensive package that covers health, dental, vision, out-of-country care, paramedical services, and more.
- A pregnancy and parental leave program that offers expecting, eligible employees a top-up to 95% of their annual base salary for 31 weeks, and our parental leave program offers eligible employees a top-up to 95% of their annual base salary for 15 weeks.
- Access to our $1000 Healthcare Spending Account to top up expenses not covered in the benefits program and a Lifestyle Account that expands the eligibility of health and wellness options and can include coverage for gym memberships and fitness equipment, nutrition counselling or financial planning.
- Support for professional development opportunities for all colleagues through a broad range of learning programs that include in-person and online training, leadership development, and support for colleagues’ well-being. IO will also cover the costs associated with up to two membership and license fees per year for eligible colleagues if directly related to the employee’s role.
- Access to a suite of virtual healthcare options to support non-urgent medical needs.
- A convenient, central location at 1 Dundas St West, easily accessible by public transit.
We offer a competitive hiring range of
$93,100 to
$105,000 (
P4 level), pay will align with skills, knowledge and experience of the candidate.
This posting will close on
June 26, 2026 at 11:59pm.
Interviews will occur on a rolling basis until the role is filled.
This posting is for a current active vacancy. We are actively recruiting to fill this position.
After reviewing the qualifications listed above, we want you to know that we understand you may not meet all the qualifications described, but still encourage you to apply, as you may have other relevant expertise and experience that you can bring to the role.
At Infrastructure Ontario, we strive to create a culture that encourages a diverse equitable and inclusive environment that fosters belonging. We believe that experience comes in many forms and through learning from each others’ differences and perspectives gives us strength. We are committed to enhancing our culture and encourage applications from all walks of life. Let us know if you require any accommodations for the selection process, by contacting the Talent Acquisition Team.
Candidates who are members of Indigenous, Black, racialized and 2SLGBTQ+ communities, persons with disabilities, and other equity deserving groups are encouraged to apply, and their lived experience will be taken into consideration as applicable to the posted position.
At Infrastructure Ontario, we use AI in our applicant tracking system to improve the efficiency and fairness of recruitment. Your application will be reviewed by both AI and our hiring team for a thorough evaluation. Please note that final hiring decisions are made solely by our experienced hiring team.
