Plaa Coordinator Jobs

• Ensuring that all permits are issued in a timely manner while maintaining compliance with regulatory requirements
• Work as part of a team to research, plan, coordinate, track, and apply for construction permits as per established processes to ensure timely issuance of permits meeting strict construction start deadlines
• Managing relationships with the Client, Governmental Authorities, and Stakeholders
• Maintaining and updating the project’s permits matrix and database
• Preparing and/or reviewing PLAA applications, conducting inspections, and enforcing permit conditions
• Communicating both internally and externally about the status of permitting applications and responding to questions about the permitting process
• Preparing for, attending, and/or leading meetings with the Client, Government Authorities, and other Stakeholders
• Coordinating with the Client, Government Authorities, and other Stakeholders throughout the entire permitting process
• Coordinating with contractors, architects, engineers, subcontractors, inspectors, and other relevant parties throughout the entire permitting process

Qualifications
Qualifications

• Excellent communication and leadership skills
• Knowledge of construction projects, with experience in Heavy Civil and/or Transit & Rail Infrastructure projects is an asset
• Ability to identify problems or issues and generate solutions, resolve conflicts, and make sound decisions
• Bachelor’s Degree in Civil Engineering or Urban Planning (or similar)
• Proficient in MS Office 365 software (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, SharePoint, etc.)
• Prior experience working closely with Metrolinx, City of Toronto (COT), and/or Toronto Transit Commission (TTC) is an asset
• 0-5 years of experience in the Construction Industry (large projects in the GTA)

Additional Information
Are you looking for your next adventure? Let us tell you all about it! The project team at Ontario Transit Group are so proud to be part of Ontario’s future.
Ontario Line South
Our team is mobilizing its design and construction crews, with major works to commence in 2023. The South Civil contract is anticipated to be completed in 2030.
The project will strengthen Ontario’s economy by supporting an estimated 1,500 jobs at the peak of construction.
What is the project?

• One above-ground station to be integrated with the existing GO Transit Exhibition Station
• Two underground stations to be integrated with the existing TTC Osgoode and Queen subway stations
• A six-kilometre tunnel and associated tunnelling works from Exhibition to Don Yard portal (west of the Don River)
• Stations:
• Four new underground stations (King/Bathurst, Queen/Spadina, Moss Park, Corktown.

The Benefits to Ontario?

• Reducing crowding on the existing Line 1 (Yonge-University) subway
• Improving the quality of life for commuters by reducing daily travel time
• Up to 57,000 more jobs will be accessible by transit (in 45 minutes or less) for Toronto residents
• Reduction in traffic congestion, greenhouse gases and fuel consumption by providing an alternative transportation option
• Economic and community growth along the future transit line and thousands of job opportunities annually during construction
• Faster, more frequent and reliable access to rapid transit with more than 227,500 people will live within a 10-minute walk of an Ontario Line station

Is this role for you?

• Additional interview with the stakeholders you’ll be working with closely in the role
• A first stage interview via Microsoft Teams or telephone call
• An initial discovery call or,
• If you are through to Interview stage? What to expect…