Permit to Work / Lock out and tag out Coordinator

AtkinsRéalis; Vancouver; Hybrid; CAD 100,000 - 135,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work culture

Training & development

Flexible benefits

Job summary

AtkinsRéalis is seeking a Permit to Work/Lock Out and Tag Out Coordinator to oversee the PTW system for track installation and system activities on the SkyTrain project. You will ensure regulatory compliance, safe execution of high-risk work, and coordination between civil, track, electrical, and systems teams.

You will verify permits, maintain records, prepare weekly reports, and support incident investigations.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent (mandatory); additional safety education is a plus.
• CSO Certification or equivalent safety designation.
• 5–7 years in construction safety and PTW coordination on large infrastructure projects.
• Experience coordinating with multidisciplinary teams (electrical, mechanical, track, systems).
• Strong knowledge of Permit to Work, isolation/LOTO and high-risk activities.
• Valid Class 5 Driver's License (mandatory).

Responsibilities

• Manage and maintain the PTW system for all track and system-related construction activities.
• Review and obtain approval on permit applications, ensuring completeness, accuracy, and compliance with project and regulatory safety requirements.
• Verify that high-risk activities have valid permits before work starts.
• Coordinate permit scheduling with engineers, supervisors, and subcontractors.
• Maintain an updated log of all active, suspended, and closed permits.
• Ensure PTW processes comply with WorkSafeBC, Transport Canada, and project safety standards.
• Confirm supporting documents (JHA/JSA, SWP, isolation plans, LOTO procedures) are attached to each permit.
• Validate that isolation and lockout procedures are implemented before issuing permits for energized work.
• Monitor work sites to ensure compliance with permit conditions and safe work practices.
• Suspend or revoke permits when unsafe conditions are observed.
• Coordinate PTW requirements for track installation, signaling, communications, and traction power systems.
• Ensure safe work interfaces between civil, track, electrical, and systems teams.
• Verify that personnel accessing track corridors hold required training and follow rail safety protocols.
• Support testing, commissioning, and energization activities by managing relevant permits.
• Conduct field inspections to verify compliance with PTW rules.
• Audit subcontractor PTW performance and ensure corrective actions are implemented.
• Maintain accurate records of permits, isolations, inspections, and deviations.
• Prepare weekly PTW performance reports and dashboards for leadership.
• Review risk assessments and JHAs for all permitted activities.
• Ensure hazard controls are in place before work begins.
• Participate in incident and near-miss investigations related to PTW activities.
• Recommend improvements for recurring PTW-related risks.
• Communicate daily and weekly PTW status, conflicts, and constraints to project and construction teams.
• Participate in coordination meetings to align PTW requirements and SIMOPS with work schedules.
• Support emergency response drills for track and system environments.
• Act as a liaison during incidents involving PTW-controlled work.
• Advise the Joint Occupational Health & Safety Committee on PTW compliance.
• Promote a strong safety culture and reinforce the importance of PTW integrity across all teams.

Skills

Safety leadership

Multidisciplinary coordination

Regulatory compliance

PTW knowledge

Documentation management

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

CSO Certification or safety designation

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Overview

The Permit to Work (PTW)/Lock Out and Tag Out (LOTO) Coordinator oversees the planning, implementation, and administration of the PTW system for all track installation and system-related activities on the SkyTrain project. The role ensures regulatory compliance, safe execution of high-risk work, and effective coordination between multidisciplinary teams. This position maintains permit integrity, supports hazard control processes, and promotes a strong safety culture across all project interfaces.

Your role

• Manage and maintain the PTW system for all track and system-related construction activities.
• Review and obtain approval on permit applications, ensuring completeness, accuracy, and compliance with project and regulatory safety requirements.
• Verify that high-risk activities (electrical, confined space, hot work, energized systems, lifting, track access, etc.) have valid permits before work starts.
• Coordinate permit scheduling with engineers, supervisors, and subcontractors.
• Maintain an updated log of all active, suspended, and closed permits.
• Ensure PTW processes comply with WorkSafeBC, Transport Canada, and project-specific safety standards.
• Confirm supporting documents (JHA/JSA, SWP, isolation plans, LOTO procedures) are attached to each permit.
• Validate that isolation and lockout procedures are implemented before issuing permits for energized work.
• Monitor work sites to ensure compliance with permit conditions and safe work practices.
• Suspend or revoke permits when unsafe conditions or deviations are observed.
• Coordinate PTW requirements for track installation, signaling, communications, and traction power systems.
• Ensure safe work interfaces between civil, track, electrical, and systems teams.
• Verify that personnel accessing track corridors hold required training and follow rail safety protocols.
• Support testing, commissioning, and energization activities by managing relevant permits.
• Conduct field inspections to verify compliance with PTW rules.
• Audit subcontractor PTW performance and ensure corrective actions are implemented.
• Maintain accurate records of permits, isolations, inspections, and deviations.
• Prepare weekly PTW performance reports and dashboards for leadership.
• Review risk assessments and JHAs for all permitted activities.
• Ensure hazard controls (barriers, grounding, LOTO devices, spotters, etc.) are in place before work begins.
• Participate in incident and near-miss investigations related to PTW activities.
• Recommend improvements for recurring PTW-related risks.
• Communicate daily and weekly PTW status, conflicts, and constraints to project and construction teams.
• Participate in coordination meetings to align PTW requirements and SIMOPS (Simultaneous Operations) with work schedules.
• Support emergency response drills for track and system environments.
• Act as a liaison during incidents involving PTW-controlled work.
• Advise the Joint Occupational Health & Safety Committee on PTW compliance.
• Promote a strong safety culture and reinforce the importance of PTW integrity across all teams.

About you

• High School Diploma or equivalent (mandatory); additional technical or safety education is an asset.
• Construction Safety Officer (CSO) Certification or equivalent safety designation.
• 5-7 years of experience in construction safety, PTW coordination, or field supervision on large-scale infrastructure or rail/transit projects.
• Experience coordinating with multidisciplinary teams (electrical, mechanical, track, systems, and other contractors).
• Strong working knowledge of Permit to Work processes, isolation/LOTO procedures, and high-risk construction activities.
• Familiarity with heavy equipment operations, electrical systems, confined space protocols, and rail corridor safety.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office and ability to manage PTW logs, documentation, and digital permit systems.
• Valid Class 5 Driver's License (mandatory).

Rewards & benefits

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About AtkinsRéalis

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Expected compensation for this role is (between Pay Range $100,000 - $135 000 annually) (Only Applicable to British Columbia). Base salaries are determined according to several parameters like skills, experience, and potential impact on the role. Internal and external competitiveness are also taken into account in our offers.