PLAA Coordinator

time left to apply End Date: May 31, 2025 (30+ days left to apply)

job requisition id 20073746

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.

Job Description

The PLAA Coordinator position involves establishing and maintaining relationships with governmental authorities and stakeholders, coordinating meetings, and ensuring all necessary permits and approvals are obtained and tracked.

1. Establish and maintain working relationships with relevant governmental authorities and stakeholders through the Contracting Authority Representative.
2. Review project documents (e.g., drawings, reports, and contracts) to identify permit and approval requirements.
3. Assist the PLAA & Lands Manager in scheduling, arranging, and coordinating meetings with the city and other external stakeholders.
4. Prepare agenda and minutes of meetings for all meetings under the team’s responsibility.
5. Prepare, submit, and track all required PLAA applications, including but not limited to Street Occupancy Permits, Road Cut - Short/Full Stream, SPA; Building Permits, Site Servicing, EASRs, PTTW, TRCA.
6. Utilize the PLAA Tracking System to track the progress of PLAAs throughout the project.
7. Maintain a permit tracker to manage records of comments, responses, submissions, and resubmissions of permit applications.
8. Ensure that all plans and records related to PLAA are uploaded into registries as required by Governmental Authorities and Contracting Authorities.
9. Identify potential issues affecting PLAAs, define mitigation measures, and report to the PLAA & Lands Manager.
10. 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.
11. Monitor and track documents related to Lands, Property, and Access for the entire Project.
12. Prepare and submit requests for Permit to Enter to Contracting Authority for access to private lands.
13. Perform other related duties as assigned, promoting a positive team environment and a culture of collaboration.

WORK CONDITIONS

Work Location: Don Mills Area, North York. Next to Science Centre.

Experience with OBC and the Toronto Building permit processes.

Experience with Toronto Planning approval processes (Site Plan Reviews).

Knowledge of and experience acquiring permits, licenses, and approval requirements for major infrastructure and transit infrastructure projects.

Knowledge of relevant legislation, procedures, and permit requirements, including the Ontario Water Resources Act, Building Code, Planning Act (Ontario), Metrolinx Act, 2006 (Ontario), Municipal Act (Ontario), railway corridor infrastructure, and related construction projects.

Required Skills and Competencies

1. A bachelor’s degree in engineering, architecture, urban planning or related field.
2. Minimum of 3 years of professional experience.
3. Experience in the design and/or construction industry or major infrastructure project is considered an asset.
4. Working knowledge of commonly used desktop applications such as MS Office, Bluebeam, AutoCAD, and Sharepoint.
5. Interpersonal and excellent communication skills.
6. Ability to work independently in high-paced environments.
7. Professional designation is an asset such as EIT, PMP, OAA, or any other project Management.
8. Working knowledge of design and construction industry practices.
9. 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.
10. Sound judgment, excellent problem-solving skills, and exceptional attention to detail.
11. Ability to liaise with consultants, contractors, and Governmental Authorities.

ACCIONA has been given the Top Employer 2022, 2023, 2024 & 2025 certification in Canada, as well as the Top Employers North America 2022, 2023, 2024 & 2025 seal, which certifies the company's commitment to excellence in human resources management and those who focus on putting their people first through their exceptional HR policies. As a company that values diversity as a source of talent, we work to foster an inclusive environment that promotes respect, belonging and engagement so that all people can participate on an equal opportunity basis. We invite everyone to apply regardless of origin, circumstances, background or condition.