TITLE: Clean Transportation Program Manager
TERMS: Permanent Full-Time Position (35 hours per week, Monday to Friday)
LOCATION: Toronto or Ottawa
WORK ENVIRONMENT: The position is hybrid, with a combination of remote work and 2 days per week required in-office.
REPORTS TO: Director of Campaigns
SALARY: $80,000
TYPE: Unionized Role
LAST DAY TO APPLY: September 30, 2026
About the Role
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 a mission-oriented organization with solution-oriented team members who strive to improve our communities and environment.
Purpose of the Role
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.
Duties and Responsibilities
- 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.
Skills and Experience
- 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
What We Offer
- 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
- RRSP matching program
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. If you see yourself reflected in 80% of the requirements for this role, we strongly encourage you to apply.
If you require any accommodations for your interview, please contact hr@environmentaldefence.ca