Senior Specialist - Land, Property Acquisition

Job summary

The Senior Specialist is responsible for establishing and executing property and land acquisition processes while maintaining relationships with governmental authorities and stakeholders. They will also manage permit applications, track project documentation, and coordinate with interdisciplinary teams to ensure project obligations are met.

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 Senior Specialist Lands & Property Acquisition. This position involves establishing and maintaining relationships with governmental authorities and stakeholders, coordinating meetings, and ensuring all necessary permits and approvals are obtained and tracked along with ensuring any additional obligations outlined in the Project Agreement are met. Key Responsibilities: Establish and maintain working relationships with relevant governmental authorities and external stakeholders. Review project documents (e.g., drawings, reports, and contracts) to identify permit and approval requirements. Assist the PLAA Manager in scheduling, arranging, and coordinating meetings with the city and other external stakeholders. Establish and execute a property/land acquisition process for lands required to facilitate the project Maintain and track all property acquisitions Facilitate any negotiations related to property/land acquisitions 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 team’s objectives with interdisciplinary cross-functional working groups, including but not limited to design teams, consultants, and construction teams. Monitor and track documents related to Lands, Property, and Access for the entire Project. Prepare and submit requests for Permit to Enter to Contracting Authority for access to private lands. Perform other related duties as assigned, promoting a positive team environment and a culture of collaboration. Qualifications: Experience with property and land acquisitions to facilitate infrastructure projects Experience with relevant Authorities Holding Jurisdiction permitting requirements and process Knowledge of 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 but not limited to Easements, License Agreements, Permits to Enter. Understanding of property and land acquisition processes. 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 3-5 years of professional experience. 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, Bluebeam, AutoCAD, and Sharepoint. Interpersonal and excellent communication skills. Ability to work independently in high-paced environments. Candidacy for Professional designation is an asset such as P. Eng, P. Geo, RPP, PMP, OAA, or any other project Management. Working knowledge of design and construction industry practices. Sound knowledge of regulatory requirements, third-party permits, and approval processes, as well as environmental and 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.

What you’ll do

The Senior Specialist is responsible for establishing and executing property and land acquisition processes while maintaining relationships with governmental authorities and stakeholders. They will also manage permit applications, track project documentation, and coordinate with interdisciplinary teams to ensure project obligations are met.

Requirements

Candidates must hold a bachelor's degree in engineering, architecture, urban planning, or environmental science with 3-5 years of professional experience. Strong knowledge of infrastructure permitting, land acquisition legislation, and proficiency in industry-standard software like AutoCAD and Bluebeam is required.

Benefits

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

Listed skills

• Problem solving · Preferred
• Regulatory Compliance · Preferred
• SharePoint · Preferred
• MS-Office · Preferred
• Negotiation · Preferred
• Communication Skills · Preferred
• AutoCAD · Preferred
• Stakeholder Management · Preferred

Other relevant skills

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• Land acquisition
• Property acquisition
• Permitting
• Stakeholder management
• Negotiation
• Infrastructure project management
• Regulatory compliance
• Project agreement management
• Contract administration
• Interdisciplinary coordination
• MS Office
• Bluebeam
• AutoCAD
• Sharepoint
• Communication skills
• Problem-solving
• Land Acquisitions
• Planning
• Acquisition Processes
• Building Codes
• Construction
• Urban Planning
• Communication
• Easement
• Environmental Science
• Problem Solving
• Legislation
• Project Management
• Microsoft Office
• 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
• Land Acquisition Specialist
• Regional Planner
• Town and Traffic Planners
• Urban and Regional Planners