Project Specialist II YRRTC

At York Region Rapid Transit Corporation (YRRTC) were all about rapid transit solutions that meet the demands of our growing communities. YRRTC is a municipally owned services corporation wholly owned by York Region. The corporation leads the planning design and delivery of the Regions rapid transit projects that connect communities and key destinations benefiting existing and future residents and a collaborative cross-functional team of professionals in capital planning engineering project management and community engagement. Working together with York Region and local municipalities we deliver innovative rapid transit solutions that will support generations to come.

Our current projects include bus rapid transit (BRT) along Jane Street in Vaughan and Highway 7 East in Markham and supporting the Metrolinx-led Yonge North Subway Extension. These projects are transforming the Region and creating exciting opportunities for talented individuals to make a real difference.

If youre passionate about transit infrastructure and meaningful public service YRRTC is a place where you can contribute to expanding the Regions transit network.

As part of a collaborative team youll 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 Regions (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 Metrolinxs 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 Regions 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 Regions procurement framework.
• Oversees the coordination and circulation of development applications for technical review and feedback related to various projects.
  

• Completion of a post-secondary diploma in Business Administration Urban or Transportation Planning Civil Engineering Technology Public Policy and Administration or a related fieldor 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 drivers 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

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 and social media @YRrapidtransit.