Development Officer (Property Development) (7626)

JOB INFORMATION

Requisition ID: 7626

Number of Vacancies: 1

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

Salary Information: $86,577.40 - $108,235.40

Pay Scale Group: 9SA

Employment Type: Regular

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

Posted On: May 2, 2023

Last Day to Apply: May 15, 2023

Reports to: Manager, Development

The Toronto Transit Commission (TTC) is North America's third largest transit system and has been recognized as one of the top places to work in the GTA. Guided by a forward-thinking strategic plan, the TTC's vision is to be a transit system that makes Toronto proud. The TTC's recruitment efforts are directly aligned to its mission of providing "a reliable, efficient, and integrated bus, streetcar and subway system that draws its high standards of customer care from our rich traditions of safety, service and courtesy."

General Accountability

Reporting to the Development Coordinator, the Development Officer assists in various activities relating to property, developments and the circulation of planning applications, construction documents relating to planned development along subway lines and requests for temporary use of property for review by the TTC.

Key Job Functions

• Prepares various reports relating to areas of responsibility
• Maintains the department’s tracking system for technical and development reviews
• Assists and supports the undertaking of technical and development reviews for developments that affect the TTC’s subway structures, or other operating facilities and services
• Assists to ensure developments comply with TTC policies, operating, legal and construction standards
• Assists in the maintenance of the Address List of TTC’s Properties and other relevant documents
• Liaises with the City of Toronto concerning property inquiries and City agreements affecting TTC operations or facilities
• Responds to various internal and external inquiries with respect to property and development rights affecting TTC facilities and operations, registered easements, property survey plans, and quit claims and deeds of owned or formerly owned TTC properties
• Demonstrates behaviours that support diversity, inclusion, and a respectful work and service environment that is free from discrimination and harassment. Helps to remove barriers and accommodate employees and customers (within their area of responsibility) 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
• Provides background research and technical support for negotiating property and construction agreements for developments at existing TTC facilities (e.g. yards, bus terminals, commuter parking); also for the disposition, lease, or acquisition of properties
• Provides TTC departments with current maintenance, security, liability, ownership, and emergency contact information associated with entrance connections

Skills

• Communicate in a variety of mediums
• Understand the organization's fiscal environment
• Use office technology, software and applications
• Gather information and conduct research
• Create, document, and manage information and records
• Understand and apply administrative policies, processes, and procedures
• Apply analytical skills

Education and Experience

• Good understanding of, and experience with the management/coordination of legal agreements.
• Completion of a post-secondary college diploma or university degree in a related discipline (e.g. Planning, Real Estate, Engineering, Architecture), along with directly related work experience in the real estate, development consulting, or construction industries; or a combination of education, training and experience deemed to be equivalent.

Additional Requirements

• Sound judgement and well-developed interpersonal, and oral and written communication skills
• Good knowledge of the municipal planning process, real estate licensing, leasing, and land development principles
• Ability to read and understand conceptual architectural and engineering drawings, combined with a general knowledge of common planning, engineering, and construction practices
• Good working knowledge of computer applications, particularly Microsoft Word and Excel

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 LGBTQ(IA+) 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.