Clean Transportation Program Manager Permanent Full-Time Position (35 hours per week, Monday to Friday) The position is hybrid , with a combination of work from home and 2 days per week required in-office.

Environmental Defence

Canada (EDC) is a leading Canadian environmental advocacy organization that works with government, industry and individuals to defend clean water, a safe climate and healthy communities. You will be joining amission-oriented organization withsolution-oriented team members who strive to improve our communities and environment.

Environmental

Defence seeks a highly-committed and experienced Program Manager with knowledge of clean transportation, public transportation and zero-emissions vehicle policy. The program manager will be responsible for leading Environmental Defence’s efforts to help grow electric vehicle adoption in Canada, build support for high speed rail, and grow the mode share of public and active transportation. The ideal candidate will have knowledge of and experience with climate policy and project management.

Experience in government relations, policy development and communications would be an asset. Draft policy submissions to the government on clean transportation, participate in briefings, committee hearings, and represent EDC in consultations and stakeholder meetings. Engage in policy discussions and collaborate with allies supporting clean transportation policies in Canada.

Monitor the clean transportation policy landscape and stay up to date on new developments in Canada and relevant jurisdictions. Research and write policy reports, blogs and media backgrounders on clean transportation files.



Participate in the development and delivery of government relations strategies and support in the development of strategies for communications and supporter engagement.

Develop relationships with civil servants, elected officials, and political staff relevant to clean transportation files at various levels of government. Produce relevant communications-ready information that can be used for blogs, video, website text, press releases, op-eds, newsletters, social media content, reports Collaborate with allies across these files to build support and consensus on clean transportation priorities Draft press releases, op-eds, and communications materials and act as a spokesperson for Environmental Defence. Manage stakeholder relationships and contractual agreements with external partners.

Experience with climate and/or clean transportation legislation, regulation and policy A solid understanding of policy development and advocacy A demonstrated desire to affect change in public policy to enhance environmental protection and the public interest Extended healthcare coverage for yourself and your dependents paid by EDC ~ Health spending account ~ Employee and family assistance program ~4 weeks vacation ~ Half-day summer Fridays ~ Racialized communities and others from equity-seeking groups are disproportionately affected by climate change and environmental degradation, yet they are significantly under-represented in environmental organizations. We believe that those most impacted by these issues must have access to paid positions in organizations dedicated to environmental defence and justice.

Environmental

Defence strives to create a workspace that reflects the diversity of identities and lived experiences within the communities we serve.

📌 Clean Transportation Program Manager (Toronto)
🏢 Environmental Defence
📍 Toronto