PLAA Manager

Kenaidan Contracting Ltd.; Toronto; On-site; CAD 140,000 - 160,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Top wages

Benefit coverage for you and your can/

Employer RRSP contributions (no match)

Paid Time Off

Job summary

Kenaidan Murphy Joint Venture (KMJV) is seeking a Permits, Licences, Approvals & Agreements (PLAA) Manager in Toronto, Ontario. This role leads planning, coordination, and delivery of all regulatory permits, licences, approvals, and agreements for a large infrastructure project, serving as the single point of accountability for PLAA compliance.

The successful candidate will collaborate with design, construction, and project controls teams to secure approvals on schedule and fully integrate them

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering, Construction Management, Urban Planning, Environmental Engineering, or a related discipline.
• 10+ years of experience managing permits, licences, and approvals on large, complex construction or infrastructure projects in Toronto or the GTA.
• Demonstrated experience working with City of Toronto departments, provincial regulators, and utilities.
• Experience in transit, heavy civil, or dense urban construction projects is strongly preferred.
• Experience with municipal authorities, utilities, and regulatory agencies.
• Experience on P3, Progressive Design Build, or Design Build projects strongly preferred.

Responsibilities

• Lead all permit, licence, approval, and agreement activities in accordance with the Project Agreement and Development Phase Agreement.
• Develop and manage the project-wide PLAA strategy and registry.
• Act as the primary interface with the City of Toronto, utilities, and regulators.
• Integrate approval requirements into design development, construction sequencing, and project schedules.
• Manage approval risks, inspections, compliance tracking, and closeout activities.
• Secure all interim, substantial, and final approvals required for project completion.

Skills

Stakeholder management

Communication

Negotiation

Project leadership

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering, Construction Management, Urban Planning, Environmental Engineering (or related)

Job description

Kenaidan and Murphy are excited to announce a joint venture dedicated to bringing global innovation to infrastructure projects across Ontario.

Project Overview:

The Bloor-Yonge Capacity Improvements Project is a significant undertaking by the Toronto Transit Commission (TTC) to expand and modernize Bloor-Yonge station – Canada’s busiest subway hub. This initiative is focused on meeting both current and future ridership needs by improving the station’s efficiency, capacity, and accessibility.

The Kenaidan Murphy Joint Venture (KMJV) is committed to transforming the station to enable faster, more reliable, and more comfortable travel throughout the Greater Toronto Area. The project will deliver upgraded facilities, contributing to a safer, cleaner, and higher-capacity subway system for passengers.

Who we are:

Founded in 1974, Kenaidan continues to be a fixture as a dynamic construction firm dedicated to creating structures that will contribute to the well‑being of our community and enhance the fabric of our communities for years to come. Our confidence in our expertise and passion for our work has allowed us to deliver an array of projects with unmatched precision, quality, and efficiency. From general contracting to construction management, we deploy a collaborative approach, embedding innovation and sustainability into every project. #TeamKenaidan

Murphy operates in the United Kingdom, Ireland, Canada and America as a leading international specialist engineering and construction company. Founded in 1951, we are committed to improving life through delivering world‑class infrastructure, providing engineered solutions across transportation, natural resources, energy, and water sectors. With around 4,000 engineers, professional managers, and skilled operatives internationally, we work together as One Murphy to ensure project success. #MoveToMurphy.

We are a proud Equal Opportunity Employer, committed to providing employees’ work‑life balance with a competitive compensation package including:

• Top wages
• Benefit coverage for you and your dependents
• Employer RRSP contributions (no match required)
• Paid Time Off

We currently have an opening in Toronto, ON for a:

Permits, Licenses, Approvals & Agreements (PLAA) Manager The Permit, Licences, Approvals & Agreements (PLAA) Manager is responsible to lead the planning, coordination, and delivery of all regulatory permits, licences, approvals, and agreements required for a large, complex infrastructure project in Toronto.

This role is the single point of accountability for PLAA compliance and works closely with design, construction, and project controls teams to ensure approvals are secured on schedule and fully integrated into project delivery.

How will you contribute to the team?

To perform this role successfully, the candidate will be responsible for but not limited to the following:

• Lead all permit, licence, approval, and agreement activities in accordance with the Project Agreement and Development Phase Agreement.
• Develop and manage the project‑wide PLAA strategy and registry.
• Act as the primary interface with the City of Toronto, utilities, and provincial and federal regulators.
• Integrate approval requirements into design development, construction sequencing, and project schedules.
• Manage approval risks, inspections, compliance tracking, and closeout activities.
• Secure all interim, substantial, and final approvals required for project completion.

Education and Experience:

• Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering, Construction Management, Urban Planning, Environmental Engineering, or a related discipline.
• 10+ years of experience managing permits, licences, and approvals on large, complex construction or infrastructure projects in Toronto or the GTA.
• Demonstrated experience working directly with City of Toronto departments, provincial regulators, and utilities.
• Experience in transit, heavy civil, or dense urban construction projects is strongly preferred.
• Deep experience working directly with municipal authorities, utilities, and regulatory agencies.
• Experience on P3, Progressive Design Build, or Design Build projects strongly preferred.
• Proven ability to lead multiple concurrent approvals under aggressive schedules.
• Strong stakeholder management, communication, and negotiation skills.

Salary Range:

Salary range between $140K-160K, depending on experience

We are an inclusive and equal opportunity employer committed to providing diversity and accommodation for applicants upon request in accordance with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA).

The KMJV does not accept resumes from recruitment agencies, employment services or head hunters that are not in a formal contractual arrangement with us. Any resume or other information received from an agency not approved by us will be considered unsolicited and will not be considered. We will not pay any referral, placement or other fee for the supply of such unsolicited resumes or information.

We thank all candidates who apply, however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.