PLAA Manager

Aecon Group Inc.

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

Posted 3/14/2026full-timeToronto • 🇨🇦 CanadaSeniorLead💰 CA$125,000 - CA$150,000 per yearWebsite

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

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

Requirements

What you’ll need

Graduate from a recognized Urban Planning, Engineering Program or related field of study
7+ 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

Benefits

Comp & perks

Comprehensive medical and dental program
RRSP with company matching
Potential to participate in discretionary, performance based bonus program

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Hard Skills & Tools

permit applicationsproject systemsmetrics trackingtechnical engineering interpretationdata analysisprocess improvementconstruction documentationtraffic managementgeospatial dataland requirements

Soft Skills

communicationorganizational skillsattention to detailproblem-solvinginitiativestakeholder engagementtact and diplomacysolutions orientedindependenceresourcefulness

Certifications

Urban Planning degreeEngineering degree