PLAA Senior Specialist - Civil

ACCIONA is a global company, leading in the development of regenerative infrastructure that creates a positive impact on society. Our workforce consists of more than 65,000 professionals, present in more than 40 countries across the five continents, all contributing in our mission to design a better planet. Are you a passionate individual who wants to make a difference, promote sustainable development, and find solutions to the biggest global challenges including climate change, overpopulation, and water scarcity?

Come and join us in building the infrastructure our planet needs to achieve a sustainable future.

We have successfully delivered large infrastructure projects across Canada since 2001. Our leadership and expertise span the entire value chain from research and development through construction, operation and maintenance of projects. Currently involved in some of Canada's largest infrastructure projects, ACCIONA delivers solutions that contribute to the economic and social progress of the communities in which it operates.

ACCIONA is a global leader in sustainable infrastructure and renewable energy, delivering innovative, forward-thinking solutions in over 40 countries. We're proud to be shaping some of the most complex and transformative infrastructure projects in North America.

In partnership with Metrolinx, ACCIONA is playing a key role in the design and construction of the Eglinton Crosstown West Extension (ECWE), a 9.2-kilometre westward addition to Toronto's Line 5 light rail transit network. This major infrastructure project includes seven new stations and installation of rail and systems under a progressive design-build model.

Beyond its technical scope, the ECWE project represents a significant investment in sustainable urban mobility, expected to reduce greenhouse gas emissions by up to 5,800 tonnes annually and eliminate over 6.5 million vehicle trips each year when combined with the full Line 5.

This is a unique opportunity to join a dynamic, multidisciplinary team on a complex, high-value project that supports long-term regional growth and environmental sustainability. If you're ready to make a meaningful impact and advance your career with a global infrastructure leader, we encourage you to apply and grow with us.

Job Description

The PLAA Senior Specialist 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 stakeholders through the Contracting Authority Representative.

* 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.

* Prepare, submit, and track all required PLAAs

* 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.

Required Skills and Competencies

* Experience with complex permits such as Sewer Discharge Approvals (SDAs), Site Plan Approvals (SPA), Zoning By-Law Amendments, Environmental Compliance Review(s), Drinking Water Works Permits, Tree Removals, Voluntary Project Reviews etc.,

* 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…