PLAA Lead

ONxpress; Toronto; On-site; CAD 145,000 - 170,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical and dental program

RRSP with company matching

Bonus program

Job summary

ONxpress Civils is seeking an experienced planning professional to lead permitting and stakeholder engagement for major GO Transit improvements. You will forecast land and PLAAs, track approvals, and coordinate data with GIS specialists to keep projects on schedule.

The role requires 10+ years in construction or related fields, with rail transit experience as a valued asset. Strong Excel and communication skills are essential.

Qualifications

• Graduate from a recognized Urban Planning, Engineering Program or related field of study.
• 10+ years of experience in the construction industry or related field.
• Rail transit construction is an asset.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Compile, submit and track permit applications across municipal, regional, provincial, federal, and conservation authorities.
• Lead stakeholder engagement with tact and diplomacy, balancing competing priorities.
• Establish project systems to forecast PLAAs and land requirements.
• Track and report on PLAAs, conditions of approval, and land requirements.
• Utilize GIS data and coordinate inputs with GIS specialists.
• Extensively use Excel to manage large data sets.
• Support acquisition of PLAAs on time per project schedule.
• Review technical drawings to meet permitting and approval requirements.
• Ensure compliance with PLAAs and regulatory requirements.
• Facilitate communication among cross-functional teams and leadership.

Skills

Urban Planning

Engineering

Microsoft Excel

GIS

Data analysis

Communication

Organization

Problem solving

Independent work

Education

Urban Planning or Engineering program

Tools

GIS software

Microsoft Excel

Job description

Metrolinx’s GO Expansion program is delivering more GO service across the network, including the capacity to deliver two-way service every 15 minutes or better on core routes. Work is already underway on new track, station renovations and infrastructure upgrades on parts of the Lakeshore, Stouffville, Kitchener and Barrie lines. The investment will generate thousands of new jobs and economic opportunities across the region. The ONxpress Civil Joint Venture is comprised of Aecon Infrastructure Management Inc. and FCC Canada Ltd. This multidisciplinary team leads the delivery of civil and track works, leveraging global expertise to introduce innovative solutions across the GO Transit network.

What You’ll Do:

• Compile, submit and track permit applications based on requirements for each AHJ, including municipal, regional, provincial, federal and conservation authorities
• Lead engagement of stakeholders with tact and diplomacy, often balancing competing priorities
• Establish project systems and procedures to forecast PLAA and land requirements
• Tracking and producing metrics related to third party technical matters such as PLAAs, conditions of approval, land requirements, traffic management
• Utilize available GIS software to reference geospatial data and coordinate relevant data inputs with GIS specialists
• Extensively use Microsoft Excel to create and manage large data sets
• Support workstreams in compiling PLAA applications and acquiring PLAAs on time and in accordance with the Project schedule
• Review and interpret technical engineering information and plans, detail sheets, specifications and construction documentation to meet project permitting and approval requirements
• Support workstreams in maintaining compliance with PLAAs and applicable regulatory requirements
• Facilitate communication from cross-functional teams (e.g. designers, engineers, contractors, the client, AHJs)
• Coordinate reporting and status updates to senior leadership and the client
• Organize and maintain project files, records, systems, and procedures
• Seek to improve and streamline processes and procedures related to third party matters
• Participates in technical meetings with AHJs, the client, and subject matter experts

What You Bring:

• Graduate from a recognized Urban Planning, Engineering Program or related field of study
• 10+ years of experience in the construction industry or related field
• Rail transit construction is an asset
• Skilled at Microsoft Excel
• Willingness to utilize GIS interface and other applicable project software
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail
• Ability to present and analyze complex data
• Solutions oriented and resourceful
• Strong complex problem-solving skills
• Ability to work independently and take initiative

Expected compensation for this role is between $145,000.00-170,000.00 annually. Base salaries are determined according to multiple factors including skills, experience and potential impact on the role. Internal and external competitiveness are also taken into consideration.

• comprehensive medical and dental program
• RRSP with company matching
• potential to participate in our discretionary, performance-based bonus program

This role is a newly created position.

As part of our commitment to fair and transparent hiring practices, ONxpress may use artificial intelligence (AI) tools to assist in screening and reviewing candidates. These tools are applied responsibly and in accordance with applicable privacy laws and ONxpress’ AI Usage Policy. All final decisions are made by qualified ONxpress team members.

This position is with ONxpress Civils ("CJV" aka the Design & Construction team); the project segment responsible for the modernization and modification of the key area network, including countless innovations in the way the regional rail infrastructure is built.

We value diversity and encourage all qualified individuals to apply, regardless of whether they meet 100% of the qualifications listed. If you believe you have the skills and passion to excel in this role, we welcome your application and the opportunity to consider you for the position.

We are an Equal Employer. Should you need any accommodation through the recruitment process, please contact [e-mail].