Manager, Environment

At South Bow, we do one thing, and we do it well: safely moving oil between some of the world’s most critical markets. We’re building our high-performing team with versatile thinkers who thrive on solving big challenges together. If you’re ready for a position where your skills are highly valued and your work is incredibly important, we want to meet you. Bring your talents to a new streamlined energy company, dedicated to operational, commercial and safety excellence as we pursue our critical purpose of delivering the energy people need.The OpportunityWe are seeking an Environmental Professional to join and grow with the South Bow team. This is an opportunity to contribute your talents and energy in shaping a dynamic workplace where employees can thrive.Reporting to the Director, HSSE, this role will be based in either the Houston or Calgary office and will be responsible for managing the Environmental Services team. As Manager, you will oversee the implementation of the Environmental Program and sub-programs to maintain compliance with Federal, State, and Provincial regulations, as well as company best practices. The role also provides environmental subject matter expertise, counsel, and guidance to internal stakeholders, including operations, emergency management, engineering, projects, business development, legal, and asset management in the US and Canada. This role requires engagement with external stakeholders and regulatory agencies to support compliance approaches and positions, applying judgment and experience in interpreting regulatory requirements and policies across South Bow’s operations.The role leads a team of Emergency Management Specialists, ensuring regulatory compliance and readiness to respond effectively to emergencies. It also oversees the development and implementation of the Emergency Management Program to support organizational response and recovery, protect people, the environment, and operational assets, and maintain business continuity.What You’ll DoManage environmental compliance across federal, state, provincial, and local levels, including annual reporting for air, water, waste, and soil, as well as remediation, monitoring, vegetation management on facilities and rights-of-way (RoW), and environmental planning and permitting strategies.Oversee implementation of the RoW Clearing Program, RoW Maintenance Program, Facility Civil Maintenance Program, and Post-Construction Restoration and Monitoring Programs.Identify emerging environmental issues and trends, assess impacts, and develop mitigation strategies and company approaches. Review changes to legislation and regulations, assess impacts to the company, manage and validate controls to ensure compliance, and support continuous improvement.Lead and support environmental emergency response efforts, ensuring organizational readiness and effective response and recovery operations.Manage Environmental and Emergency Management Program governance and compliance assurance. Provide environmental due diligence and prospecting support, support environmental community investment opportunities, and ensure projects are planned, developed, and constructed in alignment with corporate governance, compliance policies, and asset management objectives.Lead and support responses to public, regulatory, and legal scrutiny of environmental matters.Coordinate closely with Stakeholder teams on engagement with external groups, including regulatory agencies, local governments, Indigenous groups, communities, and landowners.Minimum Qualifications10+ years of relevant experience in an environmental professional roleBachelor’s degree or higher in Geology, Environmental Engineering, Biology, Environmental Science, or a related fieldDemonstrated leadership, management, judgment, and decision-making experience, including leading diverse teamsStrong organizational skills, with the ability to lead change and support others in a dynamic environmentDemonstrated experience building and leading effective teamsAbility to work under pressure, manage multiple priorities, and balance direct accountabilities with broader organizational demandsStrong analytical, communication, and facilitation skillsPreferred QualificationsStrong interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to work effectively in a team environmentCustomer-focused with a track record of delivering timely resultsExperience working with external stakeholders such as government, environmental groups, and industryStrong business acumen and demonstrated contribution to business outcomesStrong collaboration and stakeholder engagement experienceAbility to navigate ambiguity and recommend solutions based on available informationFamiliarity with the energy infrastructure industryPost-graduate degree in a related fieldAbout our businessSouth Bow's existing oil & liquids pipeline infrastructure connects Alberta crude oil supplies to U.S. refining markets in Illinois, Oklahoma, Texas and the U.S. Gulf Coast. We remain committed to meeting the energy needs of North Americans today, while advancing our Liquids Pipelines System for the demands of the future. Connecting growing Canadian and U.S. crude oil supply to key markets, leveraging existing assets and seeking new opportunities to continue to provide our customers with access to the destinations they need.South Bow is an equal opportunity employer and participates in the E-Verify program supervised by the U.S. government.Learn moreVisit us at and connect with us on our social media channels for our latest news, employee stories, community activities, and other updates.Thank you for choosing South Bow in your career search.Depending on qualifications, the successful candidate may be offered a position at a more appropriate level and/or ladder.Applicants must have legal authorization to work in the country in which the position is based with no restrictions.All positions require background screening. Some require criminal and/or credit checks to comply with regulations.South Bow is committed to provide employment opportunities to all qualified individuals, without regard to race, religion, age, sex, color, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, veteran status, or disability. Accommodation for applicants with disabilities is available on request during the recruitment process. Applicants with disabilities can request accessible formats or communication supports by contacting View email address on click.appcast.io . #J-18808-Ljbffr South Bow