Head, Property, Planning and Development - Toronto, Canada - Toronto Transit Commission (TTC)

Toronto Transit Commission (TTC)

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Toronto, Canada

2 weeks ago

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Sophia Lee

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Description

JOB INFORMATION

Requisition ID: 9193

Number of Vacancies: 1

Department:
Property,Planning And Development Property,Planning And Development Manage

Salary Information:
$162, $203,039.20

Pay Scale Group: 14SA (CAN/S/N/14SA)

Employment Type:
Regular

Weekly Hours: 35,

Off Days:
Saturday &

Sunday Shift:
Day

Posted On:
April 17th, 2024

Last Day to Apply:
May 15th, 2024

Reports to:
Chief Capital Officer

The Toronto Transit Commission (TTC) is North America's third largest transit system and has been recognized as one of the top places to work in the GTA.

Since 2022, the TTC has also been recognized by Forbes as one of Canada's Best Employers for Diversity for two consecutive years'.

Guided by a forward-thinking corporate plan, the TTC's vision is to be a transit system that makes Toronto proud.

The TTC's recruitment efforts are directly aligned to its mission of providing "a reliable, efficient, and integrated bus, streetcar and subway system that draws its high standards of customer care from our rich traditions of safety, service and courtesy.

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Position Summary

Reporting to the Chief Capital Officer, the Head of Property, Planning and Development is responsible for the development, implementation and administration of the Engineering, Construction & Expansion (ECE) Group's property, planning, and approvals portfolio supporting capital programs, operational requirements, and the TTC Real Estate Investment Plan.

This role will provide direction to a large team of urban planning/engineering and design professionals in the management of the organization's property portfolio.

This involves the strategic planning, directing, and managing functions associated with property acquisition through negotiation or expropriation; disposal of surplus property; negotiation of property agreements, development proposals, associated legal agreements; office and commercial leasing activities, as well as ensuring the utilization of TTC space across the organization.

This role will also support the capital programs and operational needs of the Construction and Major Projects departments within the ECE Group.

Key deliverables include securing the necessary properties, permits, approvals, agreements, and coordinating private and public utility relocations/installations required for projects.

The ability to establish strong business relationships with various municipal and provincial agencies/departments and utility asset owners is essential.

Scope & Responsibilities

The duties of this role will include but are not limited to the below:

Determine the long term vision for TTC space and property, developing an implementation plan for short and medium term deliverables and incorporate into the Real Estate Investment Plan.

Develop and implement the strategy and criteria for office and operational space, including considerations for location, availability, size, cost, and the unique needs of various client departments across the organization while ensuring operational efficiency.

Oversee the design of space to ensure all requirements and department needs are met, including tender and contract management, budgeting, necessary renovations, and furniture.

Ensure all space and property projects are managed efficiently and effectively regarding cost and schedule.
Obtain all permits, approvals and acquire property to meet the timelines of capital projects.

Provide input to design teams from a permit and approval standpoint, ensuring an effective design through sound knowledge and understanding of the impact/timelines resulting from permits/approvals.

Oversee negotiations/agreements with landowners of adjacent developments and ensure landowners meet their responsibilities through their obligation to inspect, monitor and repair.

Oversee negotiations and enter into appropriate agreements with developers and other transit operators, ensuring safety and viability of the transit system for the present and future, (i.e. large scale developments, land leases, and new connections to the system).

Ensure the appropriate consideration, review, protection, and support of TTC infrastructure through partnerships with the City of Toronto, CreateTO, Metrolinx, Conservation Authority and Ministries.

Monitor best practices throughout the municipal/provincial property community and implement new initiatives, as appropriate, within the TTC.
Prepare and oversee the departmental budget; providing reports, recommendations, and advice to the Chief Capital Officer, CEO and Board.

Establish effective goals and objectives (short, medium and long term) for the overall department that align with the TTC corporate plan.

Scope & Responsibilities continued

Establish and review an effective monitoring process to ensure goals, budgets and objectives are met (KPI's, trackers, etc.).
Act as the TTC's representative and interface with the City, CreateTO, Metrolinx, York Region, developers, landowners, Cons