Sr. Manager, Environmental Risk

at  RioCan

WHO WE ARE

RioCan is one of Canada’s largest Real Estate Investment Trusts (REIT). We own, manage and develop retail-focused, increasingly mixed-use properties in Canada’s major markets. We pioneered the REIT concept almost 30 years ago and have transformed Canadian real estate.
We are proud to be recognized as one of Canada’s Greenest Employers and a Greater Toronto’s Top Employer. At RioCan, you can build a career with real impact and longevity. You get the stability and resources of an established company and the entrepreneurial and collaborative spirit of a start-up. Life at RioCan is dynamic and fast-paced. We know that great ideas can come from anywhere, and we empower our people to suggest and implement them. We value different voices and perspectives and appreciate that the unique backgrounds and identities we each bring to our jobs make the whole business stronger.

POSITION OVERVIEW:

This position is based at our Yonge Eglinton Centre and reports to the AVP, Sustainability. It oversees one direct report and the environmental compliance throughout RioCan’s national portfolio. This includes brownfield site management, remediation, environmental claims as well as guiding the development team through the Risk Assessment, Record of Site condition and related processes as needed. In addition, this position is responsible for the end-to-end management of the Environmental Management System (EMS), including all internal and third party environmental reporting and associated obligations.
This role works closely with senior management to navigate complex environmental, regulatory and legal issues associated with the ESG growth, and continued operation of an industry leading REIT.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• University education in Environmental Sciences and a relevant Professional Designation;
• 6 plus years of relevant work experience;
• Experience in developing and/or implementing EMS;
• A proven ability to communicate with senior leadership on complex files in a concise and collaborative manner;
• Experience in environmental assessments and auditing or an equivalent background;
• Knowledge of environmental statutes and regulations and the ability to review regulatory requirements and assess their applicability;
• Extensive experience with Phase I & II ESAs, remediation, risk assessments, hazmat and IAQ reports, etc.;
• Advanced knowledge of Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Outlook);
• Proven analytical, problem solving and organizational skills;
• Demonstrated experience in managing projects, teams, service delivery, timelines and budgets;
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, both verbal and written;
• Must be able to work well in a team environment;
• Ability to facilitate discussions with multiple parties and align on key decisions.

• Lead RioCan’s environmental risk management corporate framework, including policy and procedure directives;
• Collaborate with developments, investments, insurance, leasing, operations, financing and other internal departments to navigate environmental risk and compliance issues in an effective and appropriate manner;
• Work with internal and external counsel, consultants, partners, purchasers and other third parties to efficiently resolve and guide the disposition, acquisition and development of brownfields;
• Collaborate with external counsel and consultants to ensure environmental requirements are being completed in a reasonable and logical manner for RioCan;
• Regularly review the effectiveness of the EMS and updating environmental reporting to manage risk and ensure compliance, including hazardous material management;
• Oversee the effective administration of an environmental compliance database, related to various environmental issues and opportunities, identifying material environmental risks and opportunities via an annual audit, measuring and reporting progress throughout the year;
• Oversee efforts to improve the environmental compliance, cost containment and reduction, and regulatory agency relationships throughout the organization to ensure the effectiveness of environmental programs and full compliance with applicable regulations and in line with the corporate budget;
• Collaborating with third party consultants and advising internal depts. on environmental remediation activities;
• Handling and investigating nonconformity and ensuring corrective and preventive actions are taken on existing properties and development project;
• Communicating regulatory requirements / changes to property management on an ongoing basis;
• Developing and facilitating training to relevant departments on environmental requirements;
• Developing reports for the Board of Trustees, Sustainability Committee and relevant departments on material environmental risks, issues and opportunities including remedial action plans;
• Work collaboratively with other members in the sustainability team, particularly on the Environmental agenda and recommending and encouraging reporting and certification at properties.