PLAA Coordinator

Socket.dev; Mississauga; On-site; CAD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive Salary

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

Employer Matching Retirement Program

Life insurance

Job summary

TRP is seeking a PLAA Coordinator to support the PLAA team in obtaining permits, licenses, approvals, and agreements while ensuring project obligations are met. The role involves coordinating with city officials, external stakeholders, and internal teams to streamline permit processes and align cross-functional activities.

The ideal candidate has a degree in a related field, strong communication skills, and the ability to work in a fast-paced infrastructure environment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a relevant field and interest in major infrastructure projects.
• Knowledge of Ontario permit and regulatory processes is an asset.
• Ability to work in high-paced environments with attention to detail.

Responsibilities

• Assist Senior Staff with permits, licenses, approvals and agreements.
• Schedule and coordinate meetings with the city and external stakeholders.
• Prepare meeting agendas and minutes for the team.
• Utilize PLAA Tracking System to monitor PLAAs progress.
• Liaise with internal teams to communicate PLAA statuses.
• Coordinate PLAA/Lands objectives with cross-functional groups.

Skills

Interpersonal communication

Excellent communication

Independent work

Problem solving

Attention to detail

Team coordination

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.

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.

Strictly no third-party resumes accepted.