Permitting/Design Coordinator - Telecommunications

Talent Pool Builder; Calgary; On-site; CAD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

Paid time off

Competitive wages

Company events

Career growth and advancement

Job summary

BAAC Construction is seeking a Permitting/Design Coordinator to support the design and approval of telecommunications networks across Alberta, from Calgary to rural areas. You will prepare, submit, and track permit applications, coordinate crossings, and help assemble design packages to keep projects moving toward construction.

This role requires hands-on Alberta permitting knowledge, a highly organized approach, and ownership of each approval from submission to sign-off, working closely with

Qualifications

• Permitting coordination experience in telecom, utilities, oil&gas, or construction in Alberta.
• Hands-on familiarity with Alberta permitting processes in urban and rural settings.
• Experience with TEC roadside development permits and municipal approvals; knowledge of pipeline/rail crossing agreements and landowner consents.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and submit permit applications and supporting packages to Alberta TEC, municipalities, counties, and MDs, and track status and expiry dates.
• Coordinate crossing agreements and landowner consents with operators and land agents; ensure environmental and historical resource requirements are addressed.
• Gather base information for design (utility records, land titles, right-of-way plans) and support drawing package assembly, markups, and revisions; maintain document control.
• Provide regular status updates to the Design Manager and project team, and communicate with agencies and landowners to keep projects on schedule.

Skills

Permitting coordination

Alberta permitting processes

Organizational skills

Communication

Education

Post-secondary education in engineering technology, GIS, land administration, or related field

Tools

AutoCAD

GIS

Smartsheet

Microsoft Office

Trimble Construction One

Job description

Permitting/Design Coordinator – Telecommunications

Position Summary

BAAC Construction is hiring a detail-oriented Permitting/Design Coordinator to support the design and approval of telecommunications networks across Alberta, in both urban and rural settings.

Working closely with the Design Manager and project team, you will prepare, submit, and track permit applications, coordinate crossing agreements and consents, and support the assembly of design packages. Your work keeps approvals moving ahead of construction so field crews can build on schedule.

This position is ideal for someone who knows Alberta permitting processes first-hand, stays organized under tight timelines, and takes ownership of every approval from submission to sign-off.

Location

• Reporting office located in Calgary, Alberta
• Projects across Alberta, in both urban and rural settings

What You'll Do

Permitting & Approvals

• Prepare and submit permit applications and supporting packages to:
  • Alberta Transportation and Economic Corridors (TEC)
  • Municipalities, counties, and municipal districts (MDs)
  • Other regulatory authorities as required
• Maintain the permit tracker, including submissions, status, conditions, and expiry dates
• Proactively flag upcoming permit expirations and initiate renewals well in advance so approvals never lapse
• Review permit conditions and make sure they are reflected in the design and communicated to construction

Crossings, Consents & Land

• Coordinate crossing agreements and consents with pipeline operators, railways, and utility owners
• Coordinate landowner consents and right-of-way documentation with land agents
• Coordinate environmental and historical resources requirements with consultants

Design Support & Document Control

• Gather base information for design, including:
  • Utility records
  • Land titles
  • Right-of-way plans
• Support the design team with drawing package assembly, markups, and revisions
• Maintain document control for all design and permitting deliverables

Reporting & Communication

• Provide regular status updates to the Design Manager and Project Manager
• Communicate professionally and follow up persistently with agencies, municipalities, utility and pipeline operators, land agents, and landowners
• Raise issues early and work with the team to keep projects on schedule

What You Bring

Required Experience

• Permitting, land, or design coordination experience in telecommunications, utilities, oil and gas, or construction in Alberta
• Direct experience with Alberta permitting processes in both urban and rural settings
• Hands-on experience with TEC roadside development permits and municipal, county, and MD approvals
• Working knowledge of:
  • Pipeline and rail crossing agreements
  • Utility owner consents and landowner agreements
  • Environmental and historical resources requirements

Technical Skills

• Ability to read construction drawings and assemble design packages
• AutoCAD, GIS, or Google Earth experience is considered an asset
• Experience with Smartsheet, Microsoft Office, and Trimble Construction One is considered an asset

Education

• Post-secondary education in engineering technology, GIS, land administration, or a related field is considered an asset

Core Competencies

• Highly organized, with strong attention to detail and accuracy
• Self-starter who takes initiative and works well with a high degree of autonomy
• Follows up without being asked and takes pride in keeping permits ahead of schedule
• Clear, open communicator who raises issues early and follows through on commitments
• Comfortable in a growing company where processes are still evolving, and sees that as an opportunity to contribute
• Hands-on and willing to pitch in wherever the team needs support

What We Offer

• Comprehensive 100% employer-paid health benefits (dental care, vision care, disability insurance)
• Paid time off
• Competitive wages based on experience and qualifications
• Company events and employee celebrations
• Supportive team environment
• Opportunities for career growth and advancement within BAAC Construction Inc.

Why Join BAAC Construction?

• Work on high-demand telecommunications and fibre optic infrastructure projects across Alberta
• Play a key role in getting projects approved and ready for construction
• Be part of a team committed to quality, safety, and excellence
• Join a growing company with steady work and long-term career opportunities
• Build your career with a respected civil construction and telecommunications contractor

Equal Opportunity Employer

BAAC Construction is committed to fostering an inclusive workplace. We welcome applications from individuals of all backgrounds and provide equal employment opportunities without regard to legally protected characteristics.