PROJECT MANAGER in Toronto, Ontario

PROJECT MANAGER

• Job ID: 45318

• Job Category: Project Management

• Division & Section: Solid Waste Management Services, SWM Policy Planning & Outreach

• Work Location: City Hall, 100 Queen Street West, Toronto, ON M5H 2N2

• Job Type & Duration: Full- time, Permanent Vacancy

• Salary: $102,155.00 -$135,815.00, TM2546, Wage grade 7.0

• Shift Information: ​​​​​​​35 hours per week, Monday to Friday

• Affiliation: ​​​​​​​Non-Union

• Number of Positions Open: 1

• Posting Period: 22-APR-2024 to 06-MAY-2024

Job Description

To provide project management support to the Environmental, Health & Safety, Compliance unit as well as support the Unit’s role as the Solid Waste Management Division’s centralized hub for environmental, health and safety and associated compliance work. This includes ensuring the work of the Unit is prioritized supporting Divisional priorities identified by operational units, corporate priorities and regulatory requirements and reporting. Objectives of the work are to ensure comprehensive communications, change management, coordination between units and project management and action tracking to meet the environmental, health and safety and associated compliance work outcomes for the Division.

Major Responsibilities:

• Using project management concepts coordinates the implementation of assigned projects with other initiatives and provide senior management with timely, comprehensive reports identifying project objectives, results and changes and recommendations.

• Develop business cases, requests for proposals, project charters, work plans and other standard documents to support assigned programs and projects.

• Ensure effective teamwork, communication, high standards of work quality and organizational performance.

• Provides input into and assists the manager in administering assigned budget, ensuring that expenditures are controlled and maintained within approved budget limitations.

• Manages and provides leadership in project development from inception stage to assessing funding, schedule, and scope requirements, development of project Terms of Reference, fully defining project deliverables.

• Determines and prepares key performance indicators to measure the effectiveness and efficiencies of programs and projects and provides to senior management.

• Provides and/or supports training to Section management and frontline staff regarding their EHS compliance, emergency response, business continuity and due diligence responsibilities.

• Reviews and updates material, documents findings, identifies any needed revisions and makes recommendations on areas of continuous improvement to the Integrated Management System (IMS) and related programs, operations, procedures, and practices.

• Establishes and maintains professional and constructive relations with peers, City staff and management, Ministry of Labour and Ministry of the Environment regulators, and other key stakeholders. Actively exchanges knowledge and experience with peers and all Solid Waste Management Services staff.

Key Qualifications:

Your application must describe your qualifications as they relate to:

1. Post-secondary education in relevant areas such as engineering or engineering technician (i.e., environmental, chemical, civil) or Chemical, Civil, or an equivalent combination of education and technical experience.

2. Project management experience in a public works environment.

3. Experience working in an operational environment or together with operations to deliver projects and project work in a manner that ensures detailed documentation and action planning and execution (Demonstrated experience supporting environmental, health and safety, emergency management and compliance work is an asset).

4. Experience working with the area of environmental, health and safety, and regulatory compliance and /or auditing (Working with management systems ISO 45001 and ISO 14001 considered an asset).

5. Experience in the preparation of annual regulatory reporting in the area of environmental, health and safety, and regulatory compliance (previous experience in reporting of ECA reporting, National Pollutant Release Inventory (NPRI) and ChemTRAC for example an asset).

6. An current PMP Designation or a PMP Designation in progress would be considered an asset.

7. Effective communication and change management expertise (working with integrated waste management systems experts and teams an asset).

8. Comprehensive knowledge of the Environmental Protection Act and Regulations, Occupational Health and Safety Act, and other relevant Municipal, Provincial, and Federal codes, bylaws, and regulations.

9. Proficiency in the use of computer software including Microsoft Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Project software.

10. Ability to work under pressure and prioritize activities to meet tight deadlines.

11. Ability to support the Toronto Public Service values to ensure a culture that champions equity, diversity, and respectful workplaces.

12. Possessing a valid Province of Ontario Class “G” Driver’s License in good standing is considered an asset.

Note To Current City of Toronto Employees

City of Toronto employees are eligible to apply for the posted job opportunity, but cannot hold two different jobs. To be considered for this job posting, you must indicate that you are a “Current City of Toronto employee” on the on-line application form, and provide your “Employee Number”.

Equity, Diversity and Inclusion

The City is an equal opportunity employer, dedicated to creating a workplace culture of inclusiveness that reflects the diverse residents that we serve. Learn more about the City’s commitment toemployment equity (https://jobs.toronto.ca/jobsatcity/content/Hiring-Policies-and-Statements/?locale=en_US) .

Accommodation

The City of Toronto is committed to creating an accessible and inclusive organization. We are committed to providing barrier-free and accessible employment practices in compliance with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA). Should you require Code-protected accommodation through any stage of the recruitment process, please make them known when contacted and we will work with you to meet your needs. Disability-related accommodation during the application process is available upon request . Learn more about the City’sHiring Policies and Accommodation Process (https://jobs.toronto.ca/jobsatcity/content/Hiring-Policies-and-Statements/?locale=en_US) .