PLAA Manager Job Details | Aecon

Who we are:

ONxpress Transportation Partners has been selected by Infrastructure Ontario and Metrolinx to lead the charge in modernizing rail service across the Greater Toronto and Hamilton Areas with the On-Corridor Works project. We're on a mission to make GO trains faster, greener, and more efficient than ever before.

This project is no small featit's complex, it's large-scale, and it's about transforming how people move. But we're not doing it alone. Collaboration is at the heart of everything we do, along with a strong commitment to safety and making sure everyone has a fair shot at success.

The ONxpress Way

At ONxpress, diversity isn't just a buzzwordit's essential to our success. We're building a team that strives to hear everyone's ideas, no matter who you are or where you come from.

This is an extraordinary project with an extraordinary team! We are proud to offer extensive learning and development opportunities, three (3) weeks paid vacation, RRSP matching, benefits starting day one and so much more to showcase our commitment to the people bringing this project to life.

If you're passionate about making a difference and want to be part of something exciting, then we want to hear from you. Let's work together to create a better, brighter future for our communitiesone train ride at a time.

Whats the Opportunity?

Work alongside the Permits, Licenses, Approvals and Agreements (PLAA) Senior Manager to support multiple work streams (e.g. environment, utilities, civil and track) in planning, coordinating and fulfilling objectives related to technical matters implicating third parties such as environmental regulators, municipal and provincial authorities, utility owners, land owners, and any other authority having jurisdiction (AHJ) within the project footprint.

What you'll do here:

• Compile, submit and track permit applications based on requirements for each AHJ, including municipal, regional, provincial, federal and conservation authorities
• Lead engagement of stakeholders with tact and diplomacy, often balancing competing priorities
• Establish project systems and procedures to forecast PLAA and land requirements
• Tracking and producing metrics related to third party technical matters such as PLAAs, conditions of approval, land requirements, traffic management
• Utilize available GIS software to reference geospatial data and coordinate relevant data inputs with GIS specialists
• Extensively use Microsoft Excel to create and manage large data sets
• Support workstreams in compiling PLAA applications and acquiring PLAAs on time and in accordance with the Project schedule
• Review and interpret technical engineering information and plans, detail sheets, specifications and construction documentation to meet project permitting and approval requirements
• Support workstreams in maintaining compliance with PLAAs and applicable regulatory requirements
• Facilitate communication from cross-functional teams (e.g. designers, engineers, contractors, the client, AHJs)

• Coordinate reporting and status updates to senior leadership and the client
• Organize and maintain project files, records, systems, and procedures
• Seek to improve and streamline processes and procedures related to third party matters
• Participates in technical meetings with AHJs, the client, and subject matter experts

What You Bring to the Team:

• Graduate from a recognized Urban Planning, Engineering Program or related field of study
• >7 years of experience in the construction industry or related field
• Rail transit construction is an asset
• Skilled at Microsoft Excel
• Willingness to utilize GIS interface and other applicable project software
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail
• Ability to present and analyze complex data
• Solutions oriented and resourceful
• Strong complex problem-solving skills
• Ability to work independently and take initiative

Connect with us! Learn more about our project here and follow us on LinkedIn for frequent updates.

We value diversity and encourage all qualified individuals to apply, regardless of whether they meet 100% of the qualifications listed. If you believe you have the skills and passion to excel in this role, we welcome your application and the opportunity to consider you for the position.

We are an Equal Employer. Should you need any accommodation through the recruitment process, please contact cjv-talentacquisition@onxpress.com.

We do not accept unsolicited agency resumes.