PLAA Senior Specialist Property and Lands

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 65000 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 Canadas largest infrastructure projects ACCIONA delivers solutions that contribute to the economic and social progress of the communities in which it operates.

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 teams 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.

• 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 construction projects.

• Bachelors degree in engineering architecture urban planning environmental science or related field.

• Minimum of 3-5 years of professional experience.

• Experience in the design and/or construction industry or major infrastructure project is considered an asset.

• Working knowledge of commonly used desktop applications such as MS Office Bluebeam AutoCAD and Sharepoint.

• Interpersonal and excellent communication skills.

• Ability to work independently in high-paced environments.

• Candidacy for Professional designation is an asset such as P. Eng P. Geo RPP PMP OAA or any other project Management.

• Working knowledge of design and construction industry practices.

• 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.

• Sound judgment excellent problem-solving skills and exceptional attention to detail

• Ability to liaise with consultants contractors and Governmental Authorities.

ACCIONA is committed to fostering cultivating and preserving a culture of diversity equity and inclusion. We believe that our differences strengthen us and that we should reflect the communities we serve in our workforce.

We are also committed to creating an accessible and barrierfree recruitment process and workplace. We welcome applications from all qualified individuals including those with disabilities and we will provide accommodations throughout the hiring process upon request.

If you require a disabilityrelated accommodation at any stage in the recruitment or selection process please contact Eliska Azavedo . We will work with you to meet your needs.

This role offers an annual base salary in the anticipated range of $98500$137908 CAD with compensation determined based on experience qualifications and internal equity.

In addition to base salary this role includes a total rewards package that supports employee well-being development and long-term growth subject to company policies and applicable provincial employment standards including:

• Paid vacation and sick leave

• Group benefits and EFAP from your start date with premiums paid by ACCIONA

• Health Spending Account

• Learning development and internal career opportunities

• RRSP matching

• Performance-based discretionary bonus

• Share purchase program

ACCIONA has been given the Top Employer& 2025 certification in Canada as well as the Top Employers North America& 2025 seal which certifies the companys 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.