Manager, Environmental Services- Archaeology and Cultural Heritage

Manager, Environmental Services – Archaeology and Cultural Heritage

Hydro One, the largest electricity transmission and distribution provider in Ontario, is seeking a Manager to lead a team of ten professionals and deliver archaeological and cultural heritage assessments for capital transmission and distribution projects across Ontario. The role reports to the Director of Environmental Services and ensures compliance with Ontario’s Heritage Act, environmental assessments, permits, approvals, and monitoring while building relationships with internal teams, regulators, Indigenous communities, and stakeholders.

Travel across the province is required to engage with communities and oversee field activities.

Key Responsibilities:

• Leadership & Team Development:
  Develop and lead a team of professional staff, providing coaching, mentoring, performance management, assign duties, manage organizational changes, authorize expenses and pay, and demonstrate visible leadership to maintain a safe and healthy workplace.
• Project & Program Delivery:
  Oversee archaeological and cultural heritage assessments for capital and maintenance programs within established scope, budget, and timelines; support environmental requirements including assessments, permits, approvals, monitoring; ensure high‑quality, cost‑effective services that comply with Hydro One policies, standards, and environmental laws.
• Compliance & Regulatory Oversight:
  Manage Hydro One’s compliance with the Identification & Evaluation Process and maintain status under the Ontario Heritage Act; monitor legislative changes, best practices, and approval processes; contribute to regulatory approvals.
• Stakeholder & Indigenous Engagement:
  Engage effectively with Indigenous communities; support strategic resolution of misalignments between Indigenous expectations and regulatory requirements; lead engagement activities with the public, regulatory bodies, and other stakeholders.
• Procurement & Vendor Management:
  Oversee procurement and vendor performance for archaeological, cultural heritage and environmental consulting services; maintain and review consulting service contracts.
• Strategic Support &
  
  Collaboration:
  
  Ensure consistency in applying legislation, regulations, and policy documents; maintain effective relationships with ministries and regulatory agencies; participate in internal and external committees and project meetings.

Qualifications:

• Advanced degree in Environmental Science, Archaeology, Cultural Heritage, or related field.
• Extensive experience in environmental compliance, cultural heritage management, and project delivery.
• Proven leadership and team development skills.
• Strong knowledge of Ontario environmental and heritage legislation.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder engagement skills, including experience working with Indigenous communities.
• Ability to manage budgets, contracts, and vendor performance.
• Valid driver's licence is required.

Education:

• Bachelor’s degree in archaeology, cultural heritage/anthropology, environmental studies, planning, natural sciences or related field.

Seniority:
Associate.

Employment Type:

Full‑time. Job Function:
Other (Utilities).

We are honoured to be recognized by Forbes in its list of Canada’s Best Employers for 2025. Hydro One values a diverse workforce and an inclusive culture built on safety, innovation, and respect.

Deadline:
Janary 12, 2026. Hydro One and its partners/affiliates may use AI to screen, assess, or select applicants for this position.

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We thank all applicants for their interest; only those selected for interview will be contacted.