Lands & Property Manager

Ontario Transit Group; Mississauga; On-site; CAD 80,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Ontario Transit Group is seeking a highly skilled Lands & Property Manager for a major transportation infrastructure project in Mississauga. The role requires overseeing land handover, stakeholder negotiations, and effective property management strategies. Ideal candidates will have extensive experience in project management, particularly within heavy civil or transit infrastructure. Join a diverse team dedicated to personal and professional growth with competitive benefits.

Benefits

Extended medical insurance

Optional RRSP matching

Discretionary Bonus

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years of experience in Lands Management or related field.
• Experience with large Heavy Civil and/or Transit projects is an asset.
• Excellent communication and leadership skills are necessary.

Responsibilities

• Oversee land handover from client property acquisitions.
• Negotiate agreements and manage relationships with stakeholders.
• Prepare Property Access Closure Analysis Reports for the Client.

Skills

Communication

Leadership

Negotiation

Organizational Skills

Client Service

Education

Post-Secondary education in Business Administration

Post-Secondary education in Project Management

Post-Secondary education in Urban & Regional Planning

Tools

MS Office 365

Job description

We are seeking a highly skilled and experienced Lands & Property Manager to join our dynamic team for a major transportation infrastructure project. In this role of Lands & Property Manager you will be responsible for overseeing all aspects related to the land handover from the client property acquisitions (If required) and minimizing access disturbances to neighbouring properties required for the successful execution of the Project. This role involves working closely with various stakeholders negotiating agreements ensuring compliance with regulatory requirements and implementing effective property management strategies. You would report to the Access Manager and be responsible for managing relationships with the Client and various stakeholders.

Role and Responsibilities

• Build and maintain strong relationships with the Client and any relevant stakeholders
• Organize and host meetings with the Client and any relevant stakeholders to discuss Lands Property and / or Access subjects
• Maintain a strong relationship with the Communications Team to ensure appropriate communications are distributed to the public and affected parties
• Collaborate with legal engineering and project management teams to address concerns negotiate agreements and ensure timely resolution of lands property and access related issues
• Provide guidance and support to project teams on lands property and access related matters and coordinate with external consultants as needed
• Prepare and update contractual submittals such as the Property Access Closure Measurement And Verification Plan on an as needed basis and prepare monthly Property Access Closure Analysis Reports to be submitted to the Client (ie. Door / Driveway / Sidewalk Closures)
• Manage relationships negotiating and acquire agreements (ie. permission to enter crane swing access etc.) with neighbouring properties and business owners across the Project
• Monitor track and document the various Lands Property and / or Access topics for the Project (ie. Lands Handover PTEs Crane Swing Agreements etc.)
• Lead challenging and high-profile property access negotiations particularly in those situations posing a significant reputation risk to Metrolinx of a sensitive nature and / or those involving financial implications for the Projects

Qualifications :

• Minimum 5 years of experience in a Lands Management / Project Management / Construction Management role. Experience with delivery of large Heavy Civil and / or Transit & Rail Infrastructure construction projects considered an asset
• Prior experience working closely with Metrolinx Infrastructure Ontario and / or the City Of Toronto considered asset
• Post-Secondary education in Business Administration Project Management Urban & Regional Planning Urban Land Economics or a related discipline
• Excellent communication and leadership skills
• Strong computer skills. Proficient in MS Office 365 software (Word Excel PowerPoint Outlook)

Preferred Skills

• Self-motivated with strong client-facing and ability to build relationships and work effectively within various teams
• Strong organizational skills attention to detail and the ability to handle multiple tasks concurrently while prioritizing and working towards various deadlines
• Excellent negotiation communication and interpersonal skills to effectively engage with diverse stakeholders
• Demonstrated ability to analyze complex property issues conduct due diligence and mitigate risks
• Proficiency in using relevant software applications and databases for property management and reporting

Additional Information :

We Offer :

Disability Insurance

• Extended medical insurance
• Optional) RRSP matching
• Discretionary Bonus

Why OTG

Welcome to Ontario Transit Group (OTG) located in the heart of Downtown Toronto where diversity and passion collide. As we work on the groundbreaking Ontario Line project we prioritize fostering a positive culture. Join us and be part of a team that celebrates our employees organizes family events and promotes health and wellness initiatives. Our commitment to personal and professional growth means annual performance reviews salary increases comprehensive health benefits generous RRSP matching industry education support and career development opportunities.

At OTG we embrace diversity recognizing that it strengthens us as a team and as a company. We are an equal-opportunity employer encouraging applications from all interested candidates. We value Indigenous people racialized people neurodivergent people people with disabilities and individuals from gender and sexually diverse communities with intersectional identities. Reasonable accommodations are available upon request for people with disabilities. If youre ready to be part of our dynamic team in one of the worlds most diverse cities dont wait any longerapply now!

While we appreciate your interest only selected candidates will be contacted for interviews. Please note that we do not accept agency submissions.

Remote Work : Employment Type :

Full-time

Key Skills

Time Management,Customer Service,Cold Calling,Microsoft Outlook,Microsoft Word,Computer Literacy,Fair Housing Regulations,LIHTC,Budgeting,OneSite,Property Management,Lead Generation

Experience : years

Vacancy : 1

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