Project Manager, Restoration & Infrastructure

Position Details:
Current Rate of Pay: Min = $51.85/hr, Max = $60.12/hr
Employment type: Permanent
Hours of work: 35 hrs/week
Work location: Boyd Office
Division: Restoration and Infrastructure
Business unit: Erosion Risk Management
Travel: 15%
Hybrid Work: Yes
Existing Vacancy: Yes
About TRCA:
With more than 60 years of experience, Toronto and Region Conservation Authority (TRCA) is one of 36 Conservation Authorities in Ontario, created to safeguard and enhance the health and well-being of watershed communities through the protection and restoration of the natural environment and the ecological services the environment provides.
TRCA is considered the provincial leader in conserving, restoring, and managing natural resources to advance safe and sustainable development. Also, TRCA was recently recognized as a Greater Toronto’s Top Employer for 2025 and a Canada’s Greenest Employer for 2025.
To apply to this posting, click on the “Apply” icon. Please submit your resume and cover letter in one file (PDF or Word) and upload using only the ‘Resume’ feature within the application prior to 11:59 pm on October 9, 2025.
How you will contribute as part of the TRCA team:
The Project Manager, Restoration & Infrastructure works in collaboration with various TRCA teams, project partners and stakeholders to manage as well as plan, develop and implement assigned projects within portfolio scope. This role focuses on managing relationships with stakeholders while providing technical expertise and contributing to project execution. This position specifically supports the Erosion Risk Management Program by overseeing technical studies and data management initiatives within the Erosion Studies & Analysis.


Major Responsibilities:
• Leads and manages all aspects of assigned projects including project charter, project plan and schedule, project approvals, project progress, budget, risk management, issues management, change management, resource management, and quality assurance
• Engages and works in collaboration with project staff, TRCA divisions and external project partners and coordinates Project Management Teams, Working Groups or Committees
• Prepares preliminary work plans to develop estimates for projects. This includes working with staff to develop preliminary estimates and determining the number of hours required to complete planning, design, approval, procurement, and other phases of the project
• Prepares, in conjunction with the procurement team, procurement documents, contract agreements; develops Request for Proposals (RFP) with proficiency and evaluates proposals
• Oversees the work of consultants or contractors ensuring adherence to project scope, timelines, budget and requirements; evaluating performance to ensure adherence to project schedule, budget, scope, and contract terms
• Identifies cross business unit and divisional initiatives to produce synergies and economies of scale
• Promotes standardization in areas relating to project administration, documentation, progress tracking and technical designs
• Reporting on project progress (including financials) as part of the internal budget process or to funders through fee for service agreements
• Organizes site visits and data collection, desktop analysis and compiling information for project planning
What will you need to succeed:
Education (degree/diploma/certifications)
• Post-secondary diploma or degree in Environmental/Civil Engineering, Environmental Protection or a related field
• Valid Ontario Class G2 driver's license
Experience
• 4+years of experience in program/project management, in relevant field
• 1+ years of progressive managerial, supervisory or project management experience
• Demonstrated experience interpreting and/ or writing technical drawings and/or reports
Knowledge/Skill/Ability - Competencies
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills to communicate project status for various audiences,
• prepare reports and proposal writing; and analytical skills
• Able to comprehend documentation that is technical or scientific in nature, skilled in writing technical reports or manuals and communicating these to a non-technical audience
• Knowledge of procurement practices, project management and risk management concepts
• Able to self-manage workload and prioritize tasks as an ongoing challenge in a frequently fluctuating workload and multiple deadlines
• Strong budget management and cost control skills
• Knowledge of Occupational Health and Safety Act and regulations and the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act
• Proficiency in MS Office suite including online software such as MS teams, WebEx, and SharePoint, as well as other Project Management software
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