Construction Permits Manager

Alstom; Toronto; On-site; CAD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a leading company in reducing the carbon footprint of Canada’s busiest public transit system. As a Construction Permits Manager, you'll play a pivotal role in managing construction permits and approvals necessary for transformative infrastructure projects. This position requires expertise in electrical and mechanical safety, along with strong interpersonal skills, to manage and coordinate efforts across teams effectively.

Qualifications

• 10 years of professional experience required.
• Thorough understanding of electrical and mechanical safety, including Lock-Out, Tag-Out procedures.
• On-site experience in the rail industry or major infrastructure project considered an asset.

Responsibilities

• Ensure all permits for field work are applied for, approved, and tracked.
• Support the construction team in maintaining internally-issued work permits.
• Liaise with the project’s schedule team to capture permitting information and timelines.

Skills

Excellent interpersonal skills

Risk Assessing

Communication Skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree in electrical or mechanical engineering

Tools

MS Office

SharePoint

PowerBI

Job description

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Imagine playing a central role in reducing the carbon footprint of Canada’s busiest public transit system and doing so with a consistently ranked Top Employer with a global reach. As part of the ONxpress consortium, Alstom is proudly working to transform the collective mobility of the Greater Toronto and Hamilton areas (GTHA) through the On-Corridor Works project, and we are hiring for hundreds of roles. The GO Expansion On-Corridor Works scope : new electric locomotives, fleet upgrades, train control systems, network electrification, signalling, telecommunications and digital systems, maintenance, and much more.

The Construction Permits Manager will ensure that all permits and approvals that are required prior to the start of field work are applied for, approved, and tracked. These permits include all Client-required and Alstom-required construction permits.

• Assist teams with identifying all required construction permits for specific scopes of work;
• Schedule and chair weekly meetings to provide status updates and collect information from internal stakeholders on permitting requirements;
• Support the Construction team in the organisation and maintenance of all internally-issued work permits;
• Liaise with the project’s schedule team to ensure all internal and external permitting information and timelines are captured in the overall project schedule;
• Maintain a permit tracker to manage all permitting records;
• Review project documents (e.g., drawings, reports, and contracts) to identify permit and approval requirements;
• Assist teams with identifying and implementing Lock-Out, Tag-Out procedures for various scopes of work;
• Identify potential issues that may delay upcoming work and PLAAs and assist in defining mitigation measures;
• Challenge the means and methods provided by installation teams to find a safer way of working, when necessary;
• Prepare agenda and minutes of meetings for all meetings under the team’s responsibility;
• Perform other related duties as assigned, promoting a positive team environment and a culture of collaboration.
  
  

Mandatory:

• A bachelor’s degree in electrical or mechanical engineering;
• Minimum of 10 years of professional experience;
• Thorough understanding of electrical and mechanical safety including Lock-Out, Tag-Out procedures;
• On-site experience in the rail industry or major infrastructure project is considered an asset;
• Knowledge of EHS requirements;
• Working knowledge of commonly used desktop applications such as MS Office, SharePoint and PowerBI;
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills;
• Ability to work independently in high-paced environments;
• Working knowledge of design and construction industry practices;
• Sound judgment, excellent problem-solving skills, and exceptional attention to detail;
• Ability to liaise with consultants, contractors, and Governmental Authorities.
  
  

Desirable:

• A working understanding of the requirements from the Ontario Health and Safety Act pertaining to working at heights and confined space work;
• Knowledge of and experience acquiring permits, licenses, and approval requirements for major infrastructure and transit infrastructure projects;
• Knowledge of relevant legislation, procedures, and permit requirements, including the Ontario Water Resources Act, Building Code, Planning Act (Ontario), Metrolinx Act, 2006 (Ontario), Municipal Act (Ontario), railway corridor infrastructure, and related construction projects;
• Professional designation is an asset such as EIT, PMP, OAA, or any other project Management.
  
  

Competencies and Skills:

• Numerate & literate
• Risk Assessing
• Presentation Skills
• Communication Skills
• Ability to make critical decisions based on evidence
  
  

Alstom is the leading company in the mobility sector, solving the most interesting challenges for tomorrow’s mobility. That’s why we value inquisitive and innovative people who are passionate about working together to reinvent mobility, making it smarter and more sustainable. Day after day, we are building an agile, inclusive and responsible culture, where a diverse group of people are offered opportunities to learn, grow and advance in their careers, with options across functions and geographic locations. Are you ready to join a truly international community of great people on a challenging journey with a tangible impact and purpose?

Equal opportunity statement:

Alstom is an equal opportunity employer committed to creating an inclusive working environment where all our employees are encouraged to reach their full potential, and individual differences are valued and respected. All qualified applicants are considered for employment without regard to race, colour, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, national origin, disability status, or any other characteristic protected by local law.

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Management and Manufacturing

• Industries

  Truck Transportation and Railroad Equipment Manufacturing

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