Manager - Climate Change

49125 - 
Toronto - 
Regular - 
 
Hydro One is proud to be the largest electricity transmission and distribution provider in Ontario, serving nearly  1.4 
million 
customers. We have a long history in the industry with our roots dating back over 110 years to 1906. Since then, we have worked to grow and evolve to meet the changing needs of our customers and communities across Ontario. Today, we’re focused on providing exceptional customer service and ensuring we are building safe communities where we live, work and play.
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Hydro One believes in building leaders at all levels and is committed to attracting, developing, and retaining talent in a highly professional workforce enabling learning, growth, and organizational flexibility. 
Currently Hydro One has a career opportunity for a Climate Change Manager, Environmental Services.
Job Function:
The Climate Change Manager, Environmental Services will lead a team of staff accountable for the facilitation of corporate-wide programs to manage the impacts of the changing climate on Hydro One, our customers and the environment. Hydro One’s Climate Change programs focus on three interrelated aspects:
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-Calculation and reporting of greenhouse gas emissions internally and externally (Reporting)
-Enabling the reduction of greenhouse gas emissions associated with Hydro One and our customers’ operations (Mitigation), and
-Planning and implementation of
changes to Hydro One processes, practices and infrastructure to moderate potential impacts or to benefit from
 opportunities associated with Climate Change (Adaptation)
The Manager will be responsible for managing, supporting
a high-performance collaborative team capable of guiding the company and customers to understand and meet the challenges of Climate Change that are strategically important to Hydro One and our investors. The Manager will work collaboratively with leadership and the Sustainability team on the development and implementation of company-wide policies and procedures.
Key areas of accountability for this role relate to assuring the team’s strategic and successful completion greenhouse gas quarterly and annual emission Reporting; achievement of Mitigation targets; and Adaptation plans and achievements.  The Manager will be accountable to provide direction on the technical aspects of Climate Change management and reporting to mentor the team on leading approaches and advancements. The successful candidate will also require skills to quickly learn and understand the operations of Hydro One’s electricity transmission and distribution infrastructure as they relate to Climate Change and build relationships with internal lines of business.
Reporting to a Senior Leader within Environmental Services, the Manager will provide leadership and specialist environmental support to senior management and staff throughout the company. The Manager will also be expected to support or lead advancements in other key areas to benefit the Environmental Services team, which may relate to policy, innovation, pursuits, accounting, etc. This position will support business operations and customers across Hydro One’s service area but will require minimal travel. The position will be located at Hydro One’s head office at Trinity Square in Toronto.
Job Description:
-Lead a team of professional staff to deliver Climate Change Reporting, Mitigation and Adaptation support and deliverable, per scheduled delivery dates ensuring quality control.
-Provide coaching, mentoring, counsel, and guidance necessary to staff to ensure conformity to regulation, and company direction.
-Support Hydro One and our customers with prescribed Climate Change mitigation or adaptation programs through the initial planning stage, identification of alternatives, implementation and achievement of planned goals
-Oversee in the development and documentation of metrics to track mitigation or adaptation accomplishments and achievements.
-Ensure consistency in overall approach for corporate undertakings in line with Hydro One’s strategic priorities.
-Integration of environmental management metrics into sustainable reporting.
-Monitor, evaluate and maintain current knowledge of Climate Change legislation, standards, best management practices, technologies, developments in other jurisdictions and changes in processes to identify Climate Change risk and opportunities for the company and our customers.
-Attend and participate in meetings at level appropriate to support the Environmental Leader on programs and balance knowledge and awareness of program status and issues with a goal to creating an environment for staff growth, development and autonomy.
-Maintain and review consulting service contracts to procure external Climate Change services,
-Provide Climate Change services and advice in accordance with established scope, budget and timelines.
-Track deliverables to support corporate projects and initiatives and consult, influence and maintain effective working relationships with a wide variety of parties to enable the company to meet its business objectives.
-Assign duties and make decisions regarding staff and organizational changes. Provide guidance relative to staff problems and disciplinary issues and implement effective change management. Authorize expense reports and administer pay.  Provide performance feedback and assess capabilities.
-Ensure high quality services are provided in a cost effective and timely manner, while ensuring compliance with Hydro One policy, standards and specifications and all applicable environmental laws and regulations.
-Support both internal Lines of Business and external consultants and contractors in ensuring projects and programs meet Climate Change specifications.
-Participate in internal and external Committees as required including attending meetings with other Lines of Business and participation in professional technical committees such as Electricity Canada.
-Create value for our customers by effectively managing financial aspects of work programs, and creating labour efficiencies within work programs.
-Demonstrate visible leadership to develop and maintain a safe and healthy workplace.
 
Selection Criteria:
Skills and Experience:
-Minimum 10 years business experience in Climate Change with a preference for direct experience in electricity or linear infrastructure related industry; with at least 3 years in a supervisory capacity.
-Sound knowledge of project and program principles including budget and schedules, consultants oversight, and tracking of work flow and deliverables
-Proven leadership skills with the demonstrated ability to lead a team of professionals and influence and collaborate with individuals at all levels within the organization.
-Must possess excellent communication and negotiation skills with a focus on providing program requirements in a manner which meets industry and corporate environmental and sustainability requirements.
-Demonstrated experience in planning and executing workflows and programs affecting multiple lines of business.
-Demonstrated experience and technical expertise in greenhouse gas reporting.  Demonstrated experience in the development and monitoring of corporate climate mitigation and adaptation programs is an asset,
-Solid understanding of various Climate Change legislation, guidelines and industry best practices and experience interacting with regulatory bodies.
-Strong organizational skills with a proven ability to manage and meet tight deadlines.
-Experience working and managing in a unionized environment is an asset.
-Experience in supporting infrastructure design, construction and operations; experience specifically in the electricity industry is an asset.
-Experience in collaborating with Indigenous communities is an asset.
-Related knowledge, such as Environmental Management Systems, Public Consultation, Climate-related financial disclosures and Sustainability, is also considered an asset.
Education:
-Bachelor’s degree in Environmental Science, Engineering, Planning, Business, Finance or field relevant to the utility sector required. Post graduate education in Climate Change is an asset.
At Hydro One we understand that the success and strength of our business rests with our people. When we develop their skills, we are investing in both their success and ours. To secure the best talent, we seek to create a workforce that reflects the diverse populations of the communities where we live and work and to create a culture based on safety, innovation and inclusiveness.
We are honoured to be recognized by Forbes in its list of Canada’s Best Employers for 2024.
Thank you for considering a career with Hydro One, we welcome applications from all qualified candidates. If you are having difficulty using our online application system and you need an accommodation due to a disability, Apply careershydroone. Hydro One will provide reasonable accommodation for qualified individuals with disabilities in the job application process.
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Deadline: March 5, 2024
 
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