PLAA Coordinator

Trillium Rail Partners; Mississauga; On-site; CAD 70,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive Salary

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

Employer matching retirement program

Life insurance

Job summary

Trillium Rail Partners is seeking a PLAA Coordinator to actively support and assist the PLAA team in obtaining permits, licenses, approvals and agreements, ensuring project obligations are met.

The role collaborates with cross-functional teams and external stakeholders to track PLAAs and align objectives with design, consultants, and construction teams. A Bachelor’s degree and up to 3 years of experience are preferred.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering, architecture, urban planning, environmental science or related field.
• 0–3 years of professional experience.
• Experience in design and/or construction industry or major infrastructure project is an asset.
• Familiarity with regulatory requirements and permit processes for large infrastructure projects.
• Proficiency with MS Office, Adobe, Bluebeam, AutoCAD and SharePoint.

Responsibilities

• Assist PLAA Senior Staff with permits, licenses, approvals and agreements.
• Assist PLAA Manager with scheduling and coordinating meetings with city and external stakeholders.
• Prepare agenda and minutes for team meetings.

Skills

Infrastructure awareness

Regulatory knowledge

Communication

Independent work

MS Office/Sharepoint

Adobe/Bluebeam/AutoCAD

Education

Bachelor’s degree in engineering/architecture/urban planning/environmental science

Tools

MS Office

Adobe

Bluebeam

AutoCAD

Sharepoint

Job description

About The Project

The Eglinton Crosstown West Extension will bring the Eglinton Crosstown LRT another 9.2 kilometers farther west, creating a continuous rapid transit line from the east end of Toronto into Mississauga. The Stations, Rail, and Systems (SRS) package encompasses the design, construction, integration, and commissioning of key project components.

About The Project

The Eglinton Crosstown West Extension will bring the Eglinton Crosstown LRT another 9.2 kilometers farther west, creating a continuous rapid transit line from the east end of Toronto into Mississauga. The Stations, Rail, and Systems (SRS) package encompasses the design, construction, integration, and commissioning of key project components.

Position Overview

TRP has a current vacancy for a PLAA Coordinator. The PLAA Coordinator position involves actively contributing and assisting the PLAA team to successfully obtain all necessary permits, licenses, approvals and agreements, and to ensure all obligations outlined in the Project Agreement are met.

Key Responsibilities

• Assist PLAA Senior Staff with various permits, licenses, approvals and agreements
• Assist the PLAA Manager in scheduling, arranging, and coordinating meetings with the city and other external stakeholders.
• Prepare agenda and minutes of meetings for all meetings under the team’s responsibility.
• Utilize the PLAA Tracking System to track the progress of PLAAs throughout the project.
• Liaise with relevant internal teams to identify and communicate PLAA statuses
• Arrange, schedule, coordinate, and align the PLAA/Lands team’s objectives with interdisciplinary cross-functional working groups, including but not limited to design teams, consultants, and construction teams.
• Collect, organize, and submit relevant documents required for successful permit applications and other approvals.

Qualifications

• Interest in major infrastructure and transit infrastructure projects.
• Knowledge of relevant legislation, procedures, and permit requirements, including the Ontario Water Resources Act, Ontario Building Code (OBC), Planning Act (Ontario), Metrolinx Act, 2006 (Ontario), Municipal Act (Ontario), Conservation Authorities, railway corridor infrastructure, and related construction projects.
• Bachelor’s degree in engineering, architecture, urban planning, environmental science or related field.
• Minimum of 0-3 years of professional experience.
• Some experience in the design and/or construction industry or major infrastructure project is considered an asset.
• Working knowledge of commonly used desktop applications such as MS Office, Adobe, Bluebeam, AutoCAD, and Sharepoint.
• Interpersonal and excellent communication skills.
• Ability to work independently in high-paced environments.
• Eligibility to Professional designations is an asset such as EIT, GIT, RPP, PMP, OAA, or any other project Management.
• Knowledge of regulatory requirements, third-party permits, and approval processes, as well as property approvals pertinent to large infrastructure and transit projects.
• Sound judgment, excellent problem-solving skills, and exceptional attention to detail.
• Ability to liaise with consultants, contractors, and Governmental Authorities.

What TRP Can Offer You

• Competitive Salary
• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• Employer Matching Retirement Program
• Life insurance

At TRP, we are committed to providing an environment of mutual respect where equal opportunities are available to all applicants and teammates. Accommodation is available upon request for applicants throughout the recruitment and selection process.

We thank all applicants for their interest. However, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.