Project Specialist II

Job Title Project Specialist II
- YRRTC Status Temporary Full-Time Temporary
- Approximate length of assignment, in months 24 Type of Position a Replacement Start Date immediate Annually Salary Grade $104,079.00
- $117,936.00 Department York Region -> York Region Rapid Transit Corp Location YRRTC – 50 High Tech Road
- Richmond Hill, ON L4B 4N7 CA (Primary)

Job Description
(E) Who We Are

At York Region Rapid Transit Corporation (YRRTC), we’re all about rapid transit solutions that meet the demands of our growing communities. YRRTC is a municipally owned services corporation, wholly owned by York Region. The corporation leads the planning, design, and delivery of the Region’s rapid transit projects that connect communities and key destinations, benefiting existing and future residents and businesses.
We’re a collaborative, cross-functional team of professionals in capital planning, engineering, project management, and community engagement. Working together with York Region and local municipalities, we deliver innovative rapid transit solutions that will support generations to come. Our current projects include bus rapid transit (BRT) along Jane Street in Vaughan and Highway 7 East in Markham and supporting the Metrolinx-led Yonge North Subway Extension. These projects are transforming the Region and creating exciting opportunities for talented individuals to make a real difference. If you're passionate about transit infrastructure and meaningful public service, YRRTC is a place where you can contribute to expanding the Region’s transit network. Your Role in Our Vision

As part of a collaborative team, you’ll contribute to rapid transit infrastructure that further connects destinations and communities across York Region and beyond, supporting growth for generations to come. Reporting to the

Director, Yonge North Subway Extension,

the Project Specialist collaborates with York Region’s (YR) Realty and Environmental leads, as well as Development Engineering and Local Municipal Planning teams, to oversee and coordinates large and complex real estate, environmental, and development infrastructure portfolios for the subway expansion, including financial administration.

Key responsibilities
include: Provides strategic guidance to the YRRTC project team on real estate and environmental considerations throughout the Environmental Assessment process and engineering design and construction phase. As the primary point of contact for Metrolinx's property & environmental programs, advises and coordinates regional inputs by working directly with the YRRTC project team, YR Realty/Environmental Leads, local municipalities, surveyors, project consultants, MECP, and environmental consultants to address property owners' concerns, facilitating mutually agreeable solutions for land acquisitions, settlements, and agreements. Manages environmental impact assessments and remediation efforts, including closeout reports, risk mitigation measures, and long-term monitoring requirements. Oversees project property requirements and environmental due diligence in collaboration with the Region’s Realty/Environmental Leads and project consultants, ensuring the delivery of necessary surveys (e.g., reference and expropriation plans) and environmental studies (e.g., Phase I and II ESAs, RAPs, Risk Assessments, Investigations/Remediation). This includes coordinating efforts with the Ministry of the Environment, Conservation and Parks(MECP) and environmental consultants. Ensures timely and transparent communication of property acquisition and environmental due diligence status updates to YRRTC-YR project teams and project managers. Maintains organized records of communications, documents, and materials exchanged between the YRRTC project team and YR Realty/Environmental Leads. Fosters strong relationships with colleagues, internal and external stakeholders, members of the public, and project partners. Collaborates with the YRRTC Procurement Manager and YR Realty/Environmental Leads to facilitate efficient property and environmental-related procurement processes within the Region’s procurement framework. Oversees the coordination and circulation of development applications for technical review and feedback related to various projects.

What You Bring to the Team

Completion of a post-secondary diploma in Business Administration, Urban or Transportation Planning, Civil Engineering Technology, Public Policy and Administration, or a related field—or an equivalent combination of education and experience At least five (5) years of experience demonstrating significant success in one or more of the following areas:

Leading and/or coordinating the acquisition of property interests, including easements, temporary access agreements, and fee simple acquisitions, to facilitate project delivery. Providing technical support for planning aspects of major capital projects, including subway expansion