Aecon Group Inc

Sr PLAA Specialist

Aecon Group Inc$80K — $95K *
Transportation
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Graduate from a recognized Urban Planning or Engineering Program
  • 3-5 years of experience in the construction industry or a related field
  • Experience in rail transit construction is a plus
  • Proficient in Microsoft Excel
  • Willing to use GIS software and project tools
  • Strong verbal and written communication skills
  • Detail-oriented with excellent organizational skills

Responsibilities

  • Compile and track permit applications for various authorities
  • Engage stakeholders while balancing competing priorities
  • Establish systems for project forecasting
  • Track metrics related to technical matters like land requirements
  • Use GIS software for geospatial data management
  • Create and manage large datasets with Microsoft Excel
  • Support timely compilation and acquisition of PLAA applications
  • Review technical engineering documents for compliance
  • Facilitate communication among cross-functional teams
  • Coordinate updates to senior leadership and clients
  • Maintain organized project records and procedures
  • Seek to improve processes related to third-party matters

Benefits

  • Comprehensive medical and dental coverage
  • RRSP with company matching
  • Potential participation in a discretionary performance-based bonus program
Full Job Description
What You'll Do Here:

  • Compile, submit and track permit applications based on requirements for each AHJ, including municipal, regional, provincial, federal and conservation authorities

  • Engage stakeholders with tact and diplomacy, often balancing competing priorities

  • Establish project systems and procedures to forecast PLAA and land requirements

  • Tracking and producing metrics related to third party technical matters such as PLAAs, conditions of approval, land requirements, traffic management

  • Utilize available GIS software to reference geospatial data and coordinate relevant data inputs with GIS specialists

  • Extensively use Microsoft Excel to create and manage large data sets

  • Support workstreams in compiling PLAA applications and acquiring PLAAs on time and in accordance with the Project schedule

  • Review and interpret technical engineering information and plans, detail sheets, specifications and construction documentation to meet project permitting and approval requirements

  • Support workstreams in maintaining compliance with PLAAs and applicable regulatory requirements


  • Facilitate communication from cross-functional teams (e.g. designers, engineers, contractors, the client, AHJs)

  • Coordinate reporting and status updates to senior leadership and the client

  • Organize and maintain project files, records, systems, and procedures

  • Seek to improve and streamline processes and procedures related to third party matters

  • Participates in technical meetings with AHJs, the client, and subject matter experts


What You Bring to the Team:

  • Graduate from a recognized Urban Planning or Engineering Program

  • 3-5 years of experience in the construction industry or related field

  • Rail transit construction is an asset

  • Skilled at Microsoft Excel

  • Willingness to utilize GIS interface and other applicable project software

  • Excellent verbal and written communication skills

  • Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail

  • Ability to present and analyze complex data

  • Solutions oriented and resourceful

  • Strong complex problem-solving skills

  • Ability to work independently and take initiative


Expected compensation for this role is between $80,000-$95,000 annually. Base salaries are determined according to multiple factors including skills, experience and potential impact on the role. Internal and external competitiveness are also taken into consideration. In addition to base salary ONxpress also offers a comprehensive medical and dental program, RRSP with company matching and the potential to participate in our discretionary, performance based bonus program.

This role is a replacement position.

As part of our commitment to fair and transparent hiring practices, ONxpress may use artificial intelligence (AI) tools to assist in screening and reviewing candidates. These tools are applied responsibly and in accordance with applicable privacy laws and ONxpress' AI Usage Policy. All final decisions are made by qualified ONxpress team members.

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This position is with ONxpress Civils ("CJV" aka the Design & Construction team); the project segment responsible for the modernization and modification of the key area network, including countless innovations in the way the regional rail infrastructure is built.

About Aecon Group Inc

Aecon Group Inc. is a Canadian construction company that provides a range of services to clients in the infrastructure, energy, and mining sectors. The company's services include construction, engineering, procurement, and project management. Aecon has completed a number of high-profile projects in Canada, including the construction of the CN Tower and the Vancouver SkyTrain. Founded in 1957, the company is headquartered in Toronto, Ontario.
Learn more about Aecon Group Inc
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1877

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