Project Specialist II - YRRTC

Job Title

Project Specialist II - YRRTC

Status

Temporary Full-Time

Temporary - Approximate length of assignment, in months

24

Type of Position

a Replacement

Start Date

immediate

Salary

Annually

Salary Grade

$104,079.00 - $117,936.00

Department

York Region -> York Region Rapid Transit Corp

Location

YRRTC - 50 High Tech Road - Richmond Hill, ON L4B 4N7 CA (Primary)

Job Description (E)

Project Specialist II - Property, Environmental & Development Infrastructure

Your Role in Our Vision

As part of a collaborative team, you'll contribute to rapid transit infrastructure that further connects destinations and communities across York Region and beyond, supporting growth for generations to come.

Reporting to the Director, Yonge North Subway Extension, the Project Specialist collaborates with York Region's (YR) Realty and Environmental leads, as well as Development Engineering and Local Municipal Planning teams, to oversee and coordinates large and complex real estate, environmental, and development infrastructure portfolios for the subway expansion, including financial administration.

Key responsibilities include:

• Provides strategic guidance to the YRRTC project team on real estate and environmental considerations throughout the Environmental Assessment process and engineering design and construction phase.
• As the primary point of contact for Metrolinx's property & environmental programs, advises and coordinates regional inputs by working directly with the YRRTC project team, YR Realty/Environmental Leads, local municipalities, surveyors, project consultants, MECP, and environmental consultants to address property owners' concerns, facilitating mutually agreeable solutions for land acquisitions, settlements, and agreements. Manages environmental impact assessments and remediation efforts, including closeout reports, risk mitigation measures, and long-term monitoring requirements.
• Oversees project property requirements and environmental due diligence in collaboration with the Region's Realty/Environmental Leads and project consultants, ensuring the delivery of necessary surveys (e.g., reference and expropriation plans) and environmental studies (e.g., Phase I and II ESAs, RAPs, Risk Assessments, Investigations/Remediation). This includes coordinating efforts with the Ministry of the Environment, Conservation and Parks(MECP) and environmental consultants.
• Ensures timely and transparent communication of property acquisition and environmental due diligence status updates to YRRTC-YR project teams and project managers.
• Maintains organized records of communications, documents, and materials exchanged between the YRRTC project team and YR Realty/Environmental Leads.
• Fosters strong relationships with colleagues, internal and external stakeholders, members of the public, and project partners.
• Collaborates with the YRRTC Procurement Manager and YR Realty/Environmental Leads to facilitate efficient property and environmental-related procurement processes within the Region's procurement framework.
• Oversees the coordination and circulation of development applications for technical review and feedback related to various projects.

What You Bring to the Team

• Completion of a post-secondary diploma in Business Administration, Urban or Transportation Planning, Civil Engineering Technology, Public Policy and Administration, or a related field-or an equivalent combination of education and experience
• At least five (5) years of experience demonstrating significant success in one or more of the following areas:
  • Leading and/or coordinating the acquisition of property interests, including easements, temporary access agreements, and fee simple acquisitions, to facilitate project delivery.
  • Providing technical support for planning aspects of major capital projects, including subway expansions, LRT, or BRT initiatives/projects
  • Supporting major transit or transportation-related capital project management and construction
  • Designing and delivering planning, urban design, or real estate and environmental programs, services, and materials
• Possession of a valid Ontario Class "G" driver's license and access to a reliable vehicle for corporate business
• Experience with or knowledge of public transportation systems
• Familiarity with municipal, regional, and provincial operations
• Strong understanding of project planning principles, methodologies, and best practices
• Proficiency in corporate core competencies, including customer focus, communication, collaboration, and personal ownership
• Expertise in querying, analyzing, and manipulating mapping information
• Working knowledge of GIS, AutoCAD, SketchUp, and Adobe Creative Suite
• Ability to convey real estate, planning, or urban design concepts through drawing or sketching
• Self-motivated with the capacity to quickly learn, plan, and manage workload independently
• Willingness to travel to offsite locations efficiently, as needed
• Flexibility to work beyond regular business hours when required

What We Offer

YRRTC is dedicated to supporting employees by offering competitive wages, comprehensive benefits and wellness programs, the opportunity to participate in OMERS pension plan, a flexible hybrid work environment, access to employee discounts, and learning and development opportunities.

For more information, visit our website at www.yrrtc.ca/careers and social media @YRrapidtransit.

Council Approval Date

Scheduled Weekly Hours

35

Scheduled Shifts

Operational Hours

Close Date

October 26, 2026

# of Hires Needed

1

Union

Non Union Staff

Please apply online by 5:00PM EST of the closing date indicated above.

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