ENVIRONMENTAL PROJECT SPECIALIST
Top Benefits
About the role
Environmental Project Specialist
Winnipeg, MB
Manitoba Hydro is consistently recognized as one of Manitoba's Top Employers! We are a leader among energy companies in
North America, recognized for providing highly reliable service and exceptional customer satisfaction. Join our team of Manitoba's
best as we continue to build a company that champions safety, supports innovation, and delivers on our commitment to customer
service - while actively fostering a diverse, equitable, and inclusive workplace reflective of the communities we serve.
Great Benefits
- Competitive salary and comprehensive benefits package.
- Defined-benefit pension plan for long-term financial security.
- Nine-day work cycle, typically resulting in every other Monday off to support a balanced approach to work, family life and
community.
- Flex-time and partially remote work schedule (providing the option to work remotely 3 days per 2-week period), depending on
nature of work, operational requirements and work location.
Position Overview:
Under the general direction of the Enterprise Projects Environmental Lead, assist in the development and implementation of all
phases of the dispatchable capacity and other enterprise level projects including assessment, engagement, compliance and
monitoring.
Responsibilities:
- Leads the development of solutions to issues and challenges that are impacting maintaining critical path on Enterprise Project
deliverables.
- Develops process improvement initiatives to streamline processes related to execution of Enterprise projects.
- Liaises and collaborates with managers, section heads and supervisors across departments to achieve project objectives on
schedule and budget.
- Develop knowledge and expertise in enterprise project infrastructure construction and operation.
- Monitor and track project changes and communicate key information to relevant dept staff.
- Contribute to authoring and review of environmental assessments, environmental protection plans, monitoring reports and
communication engagement materials at high degree of accuracy for a variety of audiences.
- Provide environmental/regulatory guidance and advice associated with facility construction.
- Participate in multi-discipline teams; this will include Manitoba Hydro staff and/or consultants.
- Recommend changes to environmental management practices that add value to Manitoba Hydro, reduce risk to the
corporation and to the environment, and ensure compliance with appropriate standard(s).
- Liaise on behalf of Manitoba Hydro with external parties including landowners, Indigenous communities, rural municipalities,
and other stakeholders.
- May lead inter-departmental project teams in the preparation of project planning documents.
Qualifications:
- Completion of a four-year degree in a relevant discipline from a recognized university with five years of directly related
experience;
OR
- Completion of a diploma in related discipline from a recognized college or university with seven years of directly related
experience.
- Diverse experience with planning and performing environmental assessments. engagement activities, compliance and
monitoring activities on major projects.
- Technical knowledge of natural gas infrastructure is an asset.
- Ability to interpret and explain regulatory requirements and mitigation measures.
MANITOBA HYDRO IS COMMITTED TO DIVERSITY AND EMPLOYMENT EQUITY
Reference Code: CO57142061-01
- Ability to solve problems and make decisions as part of a project team working with budgetary and schedule constraints.
- Able to work independently and take initiative including exercising judgment in problem solving and decision making.
- Ability to work with consultants and specialists in field investigations and technical report preparation.
- Proven organizational and leadership abilities, including leading, directing, and motivating personnel. Experience in building
trust and influencing change.
- Amenable to work assignments requiring absences from home base for varying lengths of time up to 10 days of time.
- Possess a valid Province of Manitoba Driver's Licence.
- Must obtain and maintain a current Personnel Risk Assessment and a "Clear" security rating in accordance with Manitoba
Hydro policy P513.
- Critical Infrastructure Protection (CIP) Training is required and must be completed prior to transfer date and renewed annually.
Salary Range
Starting salary will be commensurate with qualifications and experience. The range for the classification is $43.35-$59.82 Hourly,
$83,070.78-$114,625.68 Annually.
Apply Now!
Ready to join a team that energizes Manitoba and puts safety, innovation, and inclusion at the heart of everything we do? Visit
www.hydro.mb.ca/careers to learn more about this position and to apply online.
Application deadline: JANUARY 9, 2026.
We appreciate your interest in Manitoba Hydro and thank all applicants. Only those selected for the next stage of the selection
process will be contacted.
If you require accommodations during the recruitment process or need this posting in an accessible format, please let us
know - we're committed to a barrier-free experience for all candidates.
About Manitoba Hydro
As Manitoba’s major energy utility, we: • Generate and distribute electricity around the province. • Distribute natural gas in the province. • Export electricity within Canada and the mid-western United States. • Offer a wide range of energy services and programs.
We are recognized within the industry for our reliability, prudent environmental practices, strong relationships with Indigenous peoples, and outstanding community support. Our employees make all these things possible.
ENVIRONMENTAL PROJECT SPECIALIST
Top Benefits
About the role
Environmental Project Specialist
Winnipeg, MB
Manitoba Hydro is consistently recognized as one of Manitoba's Top Employers! We are a leader among energy companies in
North America, recognized for providing highly reliable service and exceptional customer satisfaction. Join our team of Manitoba's
best as we continue to build a company that champions safety, supports innovation, and delivers on our commitment to customer
service - while actively fostering a diverse, equitable, and inclusive workplace reflective of the communities we serve.
Great Benefits
- Competitive salary and comprehensive benefits package.
- Defined-benefit pension plan for long-term financial security.
- Nine-day work cycle, typically resulting in every other Monday off to support a balanced approach to work, family life and
community.
- Flex-time and partially remote work schedule (providing the option to work remotely 3 days per 2-week period), depending on
nature of work, operational requirements and work location.
Position Overview:
Under the general direction of the Enterprise Projects Environmental Lead, assist in the development and implementation of all
phases of the dispatchable capacity and other enterprise level projects including assessment, engagement, compliance and
monitoring.
Responsibilities:
- Leads the development of solutions to issues and challenges that are impacting maintaining critical path on Enterprise Project
deliverables.
- Develops process improvement initiatives to streamline processes related to execution of Enterprise projects.
- Liaises and collaborates with managers, section heads and supervisors across departments to achieve project objectives on
schedule and budget.
- Develop knowledge and expertise in enterprise project infrastructure construction and operation.
- Monitor and track project changes and communicate key information to relevant dept staff.
- Contribute to authoring and review of environmental assessments, environmental protection plans, monitoring reports and
communication engagement materials at high degree of accuracy for a variety of audiences.
- Provide environmental/regulatory guidance and advice associated with facility construction.
- Participate in multi-discipline teams; this will include Manitoba Hydro staff and/or consultants.
- Recommend changes to environmental management practices that add value to Manitoba Hydro, reduce risk to the
corporation and to the environment, and ensure compliance with appropriate standard(s).
- Liaise on behalf of Manitoba Hydro with external parties including landowners, Indigenous communities, rural municipalities,
and other stakeholders.
- May lead inter-departmental project teams in the preparation of project planning documents.
Qualifications:
- Completion of a four-year degree in a relevant discipline from a recognized university with five years of directly related
experience;
OR
- Completion of a diploma in related discipline from a recognized college or university with seven years of directly related
experience.
- Diverse experience with planning and performing environmental assessments. engagement activities, compliance and
monitoring activities on major projects.
- Technical knowledge of natural gas infrastructure is an asset.
- Ability to interpret and explain regulatory requirements and mitigation measures.
MANITOBA HYDRO IS COMMITTED TO DIVERSITY AND EMPLOYMENT EQUITY
Reference Code: CO57142061-01
- Ability to solve problems and make decisions as part of a project team working with budgetary and schedule constraints.
- Able to work independently and take initiative including exercising judgment in problem solving and decision making.
- Ability to work with consultants and specialists in field investigations and technical report preparation.
- Proven organizational and leadership abilities, including leading, directing, and motivating personnel. Experience in building
trust and influencing change.
- Amenable to work assignments requiring absences from home base for varying lengths of time up to 10 days of time.
- Possess a valid Province of Manitoba Driver's Licence.
- Must obtain and maintain a current Personnel Risk Assessment and a "Clear" security rating in accordance with Manitoba
Hydro policy P513.
- Critical Infrastructure Protection (CIP) Training is required and must be completed prior to transfer date and renewed annually.
Salary Range
Starting salary will be commensurate with qualifications and experience. The range for the classification is $43.35-$59.82 Hourly,
$83,070.78-$114,625.68 Annually.
Apply Now!
Ready to join a team that energizes Manitoba and puts safety, innovation, and inclusion at the heart of everything we do? Visit
www.hydro.mb.ca/careers to learn more about this position and to apply online.
Application deadline: JANUARY 9, 2026.
We appreciate your interest in Manitoba Hydro and thank all applicants. Only those selected for the next stage of the selection
process will be contacted.
If you require accommodations during the recruitment process or need this posting in an accessible format, please let us
know - we're committed to a barrier-free experience for all candidates.
About Manitoba Hydro
As Manitoba’s major energy utility, we: • Generate and distribute electricity around the province. • Distribute natural gas in the province. • Export electricity within Canada and the mid-western United States. • Offer a wide range of energy services and programs.
We are recognized within the industry for our reliability, prudent environmental practices, strong relationships with Indigenous peoples, and outstanding community support. Our employees make all these things possible.