Project Manager, Third Party, Property and Planning

JOB INFORMATION

Requisition ID: 13648 
Number of Vacancies: 1 
Department: Property,Planning And Development (20000508) - Third Party,Prop,Plan-Major Projects (30000508) 
Salary Information:  129,693.20  -  162,089.20
Pay Scale Group:  11SA (CAN/S/J/11SA)
Employment Type:  Regular Temporary Until November 3, 2027
New or Existing Vacancy: Existing

Weekly Hours:  35 Off Days:  Saturday & Sunday   Shift:  Day
Posted On: Friday September 11, 2026
Last Day to Apply: Friday September 18, 2026

 

The Toronto Transit Commission (TTC), North America's third largest transit system and recognized as one of the top places to work in the GTA has introduced its new 2024-2028 TTC Corporate Plan -  Moving Toronto, Connecting Communities which continues the TTC’s legacy of delivering service to hundreds of millions of customers a year. The TTC’s new vision and mission statements also help promote the many environmental, social equity and economic benefits that the TTC provides:

Vision: Moving Toronto towards a more equitable, sustainable, and prosperous future.

Mission: To serve the needs of transit riders by providing a safe, reliable, efficient, and accessible mass public transit service through a seamless integrated network to create access to opportunity for everyone.

The full Plan can be viewed on ttc.ca.

Career Opportunity

The TTC has an opportunity for you to join us as a Project Manager, Third Party, Property and Planning. This is an exciting opportunity for a collaborative and strategic leader who thrives in complex, multi-stakeholder environments and is passionate about delivering city-building and transit infrastructure initiatives.

What You Will Do

Reporting to the Director, Third Party Property & Planning, the Program Manager, Third Party Property, Planning & Permits (TPPP) is responsible for leading and overseeing the activities, functions, and performance of the TPPP team in support of the TTC's Major Projects portfolio. This role provides strategic leadership across property acquisition, planning approvals, permitting, utility coordination, development agreements, and stakeholder management activities that are critical to the successful delivery of major transit infrastructure projects.

In this role, you will lead a team of Property, Planning & Approvals, and Utility Coordinators responsible for supporting the TTC's Major Projects portfolio. You will oversee complex property transactions, planning approvals, permits, utility coordination activities, and development agreements from project inception through execution, ensuring project objectives, operational requirements, schedules, and budgets are achieved.

You will serve as the TTC's lead representative and negotiator with municipalities, government agencies, utility companies, developers, property owners, consultants, and other external stakeholders. You will develop and implement strategies for property acquisition, permit approvals, and utility coordination that support project delivery while protecting the TTC's interests.

The successful incumbent will build and maintain strong partnerships with the City of Toronto, York Region, Metrolinx, and other development approval agencies to support the delivery of major infrastructure projects. You will provide technical guidance and strategic advice on development proposals, land use planning matters, property agreements, and operational impacts to ensure TTC requirements are appropriately addressed.

You will identify and manage project risks related to property, planning, permitting, and stakeholder matters, while resolving complex issues and negotiating solutions that support project success. You will also monitor legislative and policy changes, including planning and development regulations, to assess impacts and recommend appropriate courses of action.

As a people leader, you will provide direction, mentorship, coaching, and performance management to staff, fostering a collaborative and high-performing team environment. You will support the development of program management plans, policies, procedures, and best practices while promoting continuous improvement across the TPPP function.

As a key member of the leadership team, you will champion the TTC's interests in negotiations and development initiatives, build productive relationships with municipal and external partners, and ensure operational requirements are incorporated into project planning and execution. You will also support the Director in evaluating programs, processes, agreements, and approvals to drive operational excellence and continuous improvement, while serving as the Director's designate as required.

What You Will Do Cont'd...

You will contribute to the successful delivery of projects by evaluating development proposals, reviewing financial and policy implications, obtaining cost estimates, supporting budget development, and ensuring agreements and approvals are executed efficiently. You will also represent the TTC at working groups, technical committees, stakeholder meetings, and executive-level discussions, providing reports, recommendations, and presentations as required.

Your role will include promoting a respectful work and service environment that supports diversity, inclusion, and is free from harassment and discrimination. Provides leadership in the development and implementation of inclusive and accessible policies, programs and/or services for employees and customers in accordance with TTC's commitments and obligations under the Ontario Human Rights Code (OHRC) and Related Orders, the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA), and TTC's policies.

What Skills Do You Bring?

What Qualifications Do You Bring?

• A University Degree, or College Diploma in a related discipline (e.g. project management, urban planning, construction management, architecture or engineering), with extensive experience in transit-oriented land development and large-scale infrastructure projects; or a combination of education, training, and experience deemed to be equivalent.
• Project Management Professional (PMP), International Right of Way Association (IRWA) or Appraisal Institute of Canada (AIC) membership / designation considered a strong asset
• Extensive experience leading complex property acquisition, planning approvals, permitting, utility coordination, development agreements, and stakeholder engagement initiatives.
• Comprehensive knowledge of land development, real estate transactions, property acquisition, expropriation processes, planning approvals, municipal approvals, and utility coordination practices.
• Demonstrated experience negotiating complex agreements and building productive relationships with municipalities, government agencies, developers, consultants, utility owners, legal representatives, and senior stakeholders.
• Strong understanding of planning and development legislation, regulations, and policies, including the Planning Act, Expropriations Act, Official Plans, zoning by-laws, and related development approval frameworks.
• Proven leadership experience managing teams, mentoring staff, and delivering results through collaboration, accountability, and continuous improvement.
• Exceptional project management skills, with the ability to manage multiple priorities, budgets, schedules, milestones, and competing stakeholder interests simultaneously.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and decision-making abilities, with experience evaluating technical, legal, operational, financial, and policy-related issues.
• Demonstrated ability to interpret complex engineering drawings, property plans, legal agreements, leases, easements, contracts, and development documentation.
• Excellent written and verbal communication, facilitation, presentation, stakeholder management, and negotiation skills, with the ability to influence outcomes and build consensus in politically sensitive and complex environments.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications and financial spreadsheet tools.
• Ability to exercise sound judgment and maintain confidentiality when managing sensitive property negotiations and business matters.
• Knowledge of accessibility and accommodation obligations under the Ontario Human Rights Code and related legislation.

What Do We Offer?

• Commitment to creating a diverse, equitable and inclusive culture that promotes a sense of belonging and represents and reflects the needs of the communities we serve.
• A flexible, hybrid work approach that allows colleagues to find balance between their professional and personal lives and making the most of the benefits of working remotely and purpose-driven in-person collaboration opportunities.
• One of the great benefits of being a full-time TTC employee is becoming a member of TTC defined pension plan. 
• A comprehensive benefits package that covers health, dental, vision and more.
• Support for professional development opportunities for all colleagues through a broad range of learning programs that include in-person and online training, leadership development, and support for colleagues’ well-being. 

Commitment to EDI

The TTC is committed to upholding the values of equity, diversity, anti-racism and inclusion in the delivery of its services and in its workplaces. The TTC is committed to fostering a diverse workforce that is representative of the communities it serves at all levels of the organization and supports an inclusive environment where diverse employee and community perspectives and experiences bring value to the organization. The TTC encourages applications from all applicants, including members of groups with historical and/or current barriers to equity, including but not limited to, Indigenous, Black and racialized groups, people with disabilities, women and people from the LGBTQIA+ community. The TTC values and supports an inclusive and barrier-free recruitment and selection process. Accommodations for applicants are available upon request throughout the recruitment and selection process, including for those who identify as having a disability. Please contact Talent Management at (416) 393-4570 or Jobs@ttc.ca .  Any information received related to an accommodation will be addressed confidentially.

General Prohibition in Hiring Process

The TTC is also committed to a fair hiring process based on job related qualifications, merit, and abilities. You are expected to write your own materials and provide your own qualifications and experiences during the hiring process. The TTC will not tolerate the use of artificial intelligence or external resources in any of your submissions or responses, or the disclosure of interview questions to others. By submitting your application, you acknowledge and agree to the following:

• The use of any artificial intelligence (AI) tool including, but not limited to, ChatGPT and Microsoft Copilot, to generate or produce any information or materials to be submitted or any response to any assessment question or any interview question, is prohibited.
• All information and materials you submit, including resume, cover letter, and assessment responses, are your own original work without the use of any AI tool
• During any interview, your response to any interview question is your own without the use or assistance of any AI tool or any person.
• You will not disseminate or disclose to any person any interview question.

Should you breach the prohibition of AI tool use, or information dissemination or disclosure, you will be in violation of TTC’s hiring process and TTC may withdraw your application and may prohibit you from participation in the TTC hiring process.

Relatives of TTC Employees

The TTC’s policy prohibits relatives of current TTC employees from being hired, assigned, transferred or promoted into positions, where there is a conflict of interest due to a relationship. Should you be selected for an interview, you will be required to disclose the name, relationship and position of any relative who is a current TTC employee. 

We thank all applicants for their interest but advise only those selected for an interview will be contacted.