Date: Jul 6, 2026

Location:
Toronto, ON, CA

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Operating Sector: Major Civils
Position Title: Sr PLAA Specialist

Who We Are:
ONxpress Transportation Partners has been selected by Infrastructure Ontario and Metrolinx to lead the charge in modernizing rail service across the Greater Toronto and Hamilton Areas with the On-Corridor Works project. We're on a mission to make GO trains faster, greener, and more productive than ever before.

This project is no small feat - it's complex, it's large-scale, and it's about transforming how people move. But we're not doing it alone. Collaboration is at the heart of everything we do, along with a strong commitment to safety and making sure everyone has a fair shot at success.

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.

Connect with us! Learn more about our project here and follow us on LinkedIn for frequent updates.

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.

We value diversity and encourage all qualified individuals to apply, regardless of whether they meet 100% of the qualifications listed. If you believe you have the skills and passion to excel in this role, we welcome your application and the opportunity to consider you for the position.

We are an Equal Employer. Should you need any accommodation through the recruitment process, please contact [email protected].

📌 Sr PLAA Specialist (Canada)
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