PLAA Coordinator

Job summary

The PLAA Coordinator assists the team in obtaining necessary permits, licenses, and approvals while ensuring compliance with project agreements. They are responsible for coordinating meetings with external stakeholders and tracking the progress of applications using internal systems.

Job details

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.

What you’ll do

The PLAA Coordinator assists the team in obtaining necessary permits, licenses, and approvals while ensuring compliance with project agreements. They are responsible for coordinating meetings with external stakeholders and tracking the progress of applications using internal systems.

Requirements

Candidates must hold a bachelor's degree in engineering, architecture, urban planning, or environmental science. Applicants should have 0-3 years of experience and knowledge of relevant Ontario legislation and infrastructure permit requirements.

Benefits

• Medical insurance • Dental insurance • Vision insurance • Employer matching retirement program • Life insurance

Listed skills

• Problem solving · Preferred
• Attention to detail · Preferred
• Project management · Preferred

Other relevant skills

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• Permit coordination
• Project management
• Stakeholder management
• Regulatory compliance
• Infrastructure planning
• Technical documentation
• Meeting coordination
• MS Office
• Adobe
• Bluebeam
• AutoCAD
• Sharepoint
• Problem-solving
• Communication skills
• Interpersonal skills
• Attention to detail
• Git (Version Control System)
• Planning
• Building Codes
• Construction
• Urban Planning
• Communication
• Environmental Science
• Problem Solving
• Legislation
• Project Management
• Project Management Professional Certification
• Regulatory Requirements
• Microsoft SharePoint
• Vision Insurance
• Water Resources
• Scheduling
• Coordinating
• Detail Oriented

Job areas

• Construction
• Engineering
• Government & Public Sector
• Management & Leadership
• Environmental & Sustainability
• Coordinator
• Waste / Recycling Coordinator
• Environmental Engineers
• Recycling Coordinators
• First-Line Supervisors of Transportation and Material Moving Workers, Except Aircraft Cargo Handling Supervisors