Permits, Licenses, Approvals and Agreements (PLAA) Manager

Alstom; Toronto; On-site; CAD 110,000 - 145,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Life insurance

Medical coverage

Pension plan

Job summary

Alstom in Toronto seeks a Permits, Licenses and Access Agreements (PLAA) Manager to drive regulatory strategy and interdepartmental collaboration on the GO Expansion On-Corridor Works. You will own the PLAA plan, engage authorities, and ensure seamless integration with schedule and risk management across engineering, construction and planning teams.

The role requires 10+ years in permits/regulatory management on major infrastructure projects and a track record leading PLAA functions.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field.
• 10+ years of experience in permits, approvals, or regulatory management on major infrastructure projects.
• Proven experience leading PLAA or permitting functions.

Responsibilities

• Develop and own the PLAA Management Strategy and governance processes.
• Establish PLAA tracking systems to ensure accuracy, auditability and compliance.
• Lead engagement with authorities and stakeholders, managing complex negotiations and approvals.
• Oversee delivery of permits, land access agreements, and third-party approvals.
• Identify and mitigate risks related to critical path permits and approvals.
• Ensure integration of PLAA requirements into design development and construction planning.
• Provide clear reporting, dashboards, and executive-level briefings.
• Manage and mentor the PLAA team, aligning resources and capabilities.

Skills

Regulatory leadership

Stakeholder negotiation

Cross-functional collaboration

Education

Bachelor’s degree in engineering, urban planning, environmental studies, or related discipline

Job description

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.

Could you be the full-time Permits, Licenses and Access Agreements (PLAA) Manager in Toronto we’re looking for?

Your future role

Take on a new challenge and apply your strategic and regulatory expertise in a dynamic and impactful field. You’ll work alongside a collaborative and forward-thinking team of professionals.

You’ll play a pivotal role in ensuring that all regulatory, contractual, and stakeholder requirements are proactively managed and seamlessly integrated into project delivery. Day-to-day, you’ll work closely with cross-functional teams across the business (engineering, construction, planning/scheduling), lead engagement with key authorities, and oversee the end-to-end delivery of all PLAA activities, ensuring compliance and alignment with project goals.

You’ll specifically take care of developing and owning the PLAA Management Strategy, including permitting plans and regulatory engagement approaches, but also ensure alignment with the overall project schedule and risk management plan.

We’ll look to you for:

• Developing and implementing the PLAA Management Strategy, including prioritization frameworks and governance processes
• Establishing and overseeing PLAA tracking systems to ensure accuracy, auditability, and compliance
• Leading engagement with key authorities and stakeholders, managing complex negotiations and approvals
• Overseeing the delivery of permits, land access agreements, and third-party approvals
• Identifying and mitigating risks associated with critical path permits and approvals
• Ensuring integration of PLAA requirements into design development and construction planning
• Providing clear and concise reporting, including dashboards, risk registers, and executive-level briefings
• Managing and mentoring the PLAA team, fostering capability development and ensuring resource alignment

All About You

We value passion and attitude over experience. That’s why we don’t expect you to have every single skill. Instead, we’ve listed some that we think will help you succeed and grow in this role:

• Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field (e.g., engineering, urban planning, environmental studies, or related discipline)
• 10+ years of experience in permits, approvals, or regulatory management on major infrastructure projects
• Proven experience leading PLAA or permitting functions
• Extensive knowledge of the GTHA regulatory environment and authorities
• Demonstrated leadership and stakeholder negotiation experience
• Experience on transit megaprojects (e.g., Metrolinx, PPP projects) is an asset
• Strong understanding of construction sequencing and design integration
• Proficiency in strategic risk management and governance processes
• Exceptional decision-making and problem-solving skills under pressure

Things you’ll enjoy

Join us on a life-long transformative journey – the rail industry is here to stay, so you can grow and develop new skills and experiences throughout your career. You’ll also:

• Enjoy stability, challenges, and a long-term career free from monotonous daily routines
• Work with innovative and evolving standards for rail infrastructure and regulatory compliance
• Collaborate with diverse and supportive teams across multiple disciplines
• Contribute to cutting-edge, sustainable mobility projects
• Utilise our flexible and inclusive working environment
• Steer your career in whatever direction you choose across functions and countries
• Benefit from our investment in your professional development through award-winning learning programs
• Progress towards leadership roles within the organization
• Receive a fair and dynamic reward package that recognizes your performance and potential, plus comprehensive and competitive social coverage (life, medical, pension)

Compensation

The expected compensation for this role is $110,000 – $145,000 CAD per year, plus benefits and eligibility for an annual performance bonus. Final compensation will be based on skills, experience, and internal equity.

Use of Artificial Intelligence in Hiring

We do not use artificial intelligence in the recruiting process for this role.

Interview Process & Candidate Communication

Candidates who participate in an interview for this role will be informed of the hiring decision within 45 days of their final interview date.

This job posting represents an existing vacancy.

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.