Property and Agreements Coordinator (11110)

JOB INFORMATION

Requisition ID: 11110

Number of Vacancies: 1

Department: Property, Planning And Development (20000508) - Property (30000270)

Salary Information: $111,129.20 - $138,975.20

Pay Scale Group: 10SA

Employment Type: Regular - Hybrid

Weekly Hours: 35, Off Days: Saturday & Sunday Shift: Day

Posted On: April 17, 2025

Last Day to Apply: April 30, 2025

Reports to: Manager, Property Acquisition

The Toronto Transit Commission (TTC), North America's third largest transit system and recognized as one of the top places to work in the GTA has introduced its new 2024-2028 TTC Corporate Plan - Moving Toronto, Connecting Communities which continues the TTC’s legacy of delivering service to hundreds of millions of customers a year. The TTC’s new vision and mission statements also help promote the many environmental, social equity and economic benefits that the TTC provides:

Vision: Moving Toronto towards a more equitable, sustainable, and prosperous future.

Mission: To serve the needs of transit riders by providing a safe, reliable, efficient, and accessible mass public transit service through a seamless integrated network to create access to opportunity for everyone.

The full Plan can be viewed on ttc.ca.

Career Opportunity

We have an opportunity in our Property, Planning & Development Department for a Property & Agreements Coordinator who has extensive related experience in property acquisitions and/or a project infrastructure environment.

What You Will Do

You will be working with the Property section of the Property, Planning and Development Department to identify all necessary temporary/permanent property requirements and easements, initiate and support the negotiation/expropriation process for the aforementioned property interests in accordance with the approved project schedule and budget, and negotiate/coordinate various complex property agreements.

The incumbent will review design submissions associated with the TTC Major Projects and Capital Works Program projects, and liaise with project teams to identify temporary/permanent property requirements to facilitate construction as well as ensure the project requirements are minimized and justified. In addition, Coordinate and support City of Toronto and York Region Real Estate and Legal Departments to facilitate the acquisition of properties and easements, including providing information to support, and testifying as required, at Expropriation Hearings of Necessity. Review City/Regional Council reports prepared by City/Region Real Estate and/or Legal for all the property requisitions for capital projects.

Your will be responsible to Initiate and support the negotiation/expropriation process for the property interests in accordance with the approved project schedule and budget. Coordinate/lead as appropriate, negotiations affecting property owners including obtaining Permissions to Enter as required. As well as, Negotiate/coordinate various agreements, which involves liaising with various parties (City of Toronto and York Region Real Estate and TTC Legal, TTC Engineering and Construction Departments, consultants, provincial and federal agencies, and affected property owners) for their timely execution.

As the Property & Agreements Coordinator, you will obtain all project level sign offs on requisition forms for property acquisition/disposal approval, as well as prepare all necessary TTC Board reports to proceed with the process.

In addition to the above you will promote a respectful work and service environment that supports diversity, inclusion, and is free from harassment and discrimination. Provides leadership in the development and implementation of inclusive and accessible policies, programs and/or services for employees and customers in accordance with TTC’s commitments and obligations under the Ontario Human Rights Code (OHRC) and Related Orders, the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA), and TTC’s policies.

What Qualifications Do You Bring?

• Completion of a post-secondary college diploma or university degree in a related discipline (e.g. planning, urban studies, engineering, or public administration involving a focus on real estate/property matters) or a combination of education, training and experience deemed to be equivalent.
• Extensive related experience in a property acquisition and/or project infrastructure environment.
• Sound knowledge of property, real estate, property negotiations, and leases.
• Extensive knowledge of the expropriation process, real estate agreements, valuation of property, and business loss analysis.
• Ability to read and understand reference plans, engineering drawings; general knowledge of common engineering and construction practices.
• Ability to effectively and efficiently review and comment on project design submissions relating to property requirements.
• Familiarity with computerized applications related to the work (Microsoft Office Suite).
• Sound judgement; well-developed interpersonal and oral and written communication skills; proven organizational and problem solving skills; highly developed conflict resolution and negotiating skills.
• Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously to ensure that project schedules, milestones, and deadlines are met on a timely basis.
• This position will visit various sites/locations for meetings as required.

What Skills Do You Bring?

• Apply analytical skills
• Demonstrate appropriate and effective interpersonal communications through various media
• Understand and apply administrative policies, processes, and procedures
• Plan and organize activities / projects to meet section and organizational goals
• Use office technology, software and applications

What we Offer?

• Commitment to creating a diverse, equitable and inclusive culture that promotes a sense of belonging and represents and reflects the needs of the communities we serve.
• A flexible, hybrid work approach that allows colleagues to find balance between their professional and personal lives and making the most of the benefits of working remotely and purpose-driven in-person collaboration opportunities.
• One of the great benefits of being a full-time TTC employee is becoming a member of TTC defined pension plan.
• A comprehensive package that covers health, dental, vision and more.
• Support for professional development opportunities for all colleagues through a broad range of learning programs that include in-person and online training, leadership development, and support for colleagues’ well-being.

Commitment to EDI

The TTC is committed to upholding the values of equity, diversity, anti-racism and inclusion in the delivery of its services and in its workplaces. The TTC is committed to fostering a diverse workforce that is representative of the communities it serves at all levels of the organization, and supports an inclusive environment where diverse employee and community perspectives and experiences bring value to the organization. The TTC encourages applications from all applicants, including members of groups with historical and/or current barriers to equity, including but not limited to, Indigenous, Black and racialized groups, people with disabilities, women and people from the LGBTQIA+ community. The TTC values and supports an inclusive and barrier-free recruitment and selection process. Accommodations for applicants are available upon request throughout the recruitment and selection process, including for those who identify as having a disability. Please contact Talent Management at (416) 393-4570. Any information received related to an accommodation will be addressed confidentially.

The TTC’s policy prohibits relatives of current TTC employees from being hired, assigned, transferred or promoted into positions, where there is a conflict of interest due to a relationship. Should you be selected for an interview, you will be required to disclose the name, relationship and position of any relative who is a current TTC employee.

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