Job Title

The Eglinton Crosstown West Extension will bring the Eglinton Crosstown LRT another 9.2 kilometres further 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 vacancy for a PLAA Senior Specialist. The role involves establishing and maintaining relationships with governmental authorities and stakeholders, coordinating meetings, and ensuring all necessary permits and approvals are obtained and tracked, and any additional obligations outlined in the Project Agreement are met. Key Responsibilities Establish and maintain working relationships with relevant governmental authorities and stakeholders through the Contracting Authority Representative. Review project documents (e.g., drawings, reports, contracts) to identify permit and approval requirements. Assist the PLAA Manager in scheduling, arranging and coordinating meetings with the city and other external stakeholders. Prepare, submit and track all required PLAA documentation. Maintain the PLAA tracker to manage records of comments, responses, submissions and resubmissions of permit applications. Ensure that all plans and records related to PLAA are uploaded into registries as required by governmental authorities and contracting authorities. Identify potential issues affecting PLAAs, define mitigation measures and report to the PLAA Manager. Arrange, schedule, coordinate and align the PLAA/Lands teams objectives with interdisciplinary crossfunctional working groups, including design teams, consultants and construction team. Monitor and track documents related to lands, property and access for the entire project. Prepare and submit requests for permit to enter to contracting authorities for access to private land. Perform other related duties as assigned, promoting a positive team environment and a culture of collaboration. Qualifications Experience with complex permits such as Sewer Discharge Approvals (SDAs), Site Plan Approvals (SPAs), Zoning ByLaw Amendments, Environmental Compliance Reviews, Drinking Water Works Permits, Tree Removals and Voluntary Project Reviews. Experience with relevant authorities holding jurisdiction permitting requirements and procedures. Knowledge and experience acquiring permits, licenses and approval requirements for major infrastructure and transit infrastructure projects. Understanding of licenses, agreements and approvals required for property and land, including easements, license agreements and permits to enter. Understanding of property and land acquisition process. 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. Bachelors degree in engineering, architecture, urban planning, environmental science or related field. Minimum of 35 years of professional experience. Experience in the design and/or construction industry or major infrastructure projects is considered an asset. Working knowledge of commonly used desktop applications such as MS Office, Bluebeam, AutoCAD and SharePoint. Strong interpersonal and excellent communication skills. Ability to work independently in a highpaced environment. Candidacy for a professional designation such as P. Eng, P. Geo, RPP, PMP, OAA or any other project management designation is an asset. Sound knowledge of regulatory requirements, thirdparty permits and approval processes, as well as environmental and property approvals pertinent to large infrastructure and transit projects. Sound judgment, excellent problemsolving skills and exceptional attention to detail. Ability to liaise with consultants, contractors and governmental authorities. Benefits Competitive salary. Medical, dental and vision insurance. Employer matching retirement plan. Life insurance. EEO Statement 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. #J-18808-Ljbffr