PTW & LOTO Coordinator - Rail Safety & Permits

AtkinsRéalis Canada Inc.; Vancouver; On-site; CAD 100,000 - 135,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid working culture

Job summary

AtkinsRéalis Canada is seeking a PTW Coordinator to manage the permit to work system for track and related construction activities in Canada. You will review permit applications, ensure safety compliance, and coordinate permit schedules with engineers, supervisors and subcontractors.

Responsibilities include validating high-risk activity permits, maintaining logs, and auditing PTW performance, with strong emphasis on rail corridor safety and multidisciplinary collaboration.

Qualifications

• 5–7 years in construction safety or PTW coordination on large infrastructure projects.
• Experience coordinating electrical, mechanical, track and systems teams.
• Proficient with PTW logs and digital permit systems; valid Class 5 driver license.

Responsibilities

• Manage and maintain the PTW system for all track and system-related construction activities.
• Review and approve permit applications ensuring completeness and regulatory safety compliance.
• Verify high-risk activities have valid permits before work starts and coordinate permit scheduling.
• Maintain updated log of all active, suspended, and closed permits and prepare weekly performance reports.
• Audit subcontractor PTW performance and enforce corrective actions.

Skills

Permit to Work

LOTO procedures

Safety coordination

Rail/transit experience

Multidisciplinary coordination

Education

CSO Certification

High School Diploma

Tools

Microsoft Office

Digital permit systems

Job description

AtkinsRéalis Canada is seeking a PTW Coordinator to manage the permit to work system for track and related construction activities in Canada. You will review permit applications, ensure safety compliance, and coordinate permit schedules with engineers, supervisors and subcontractors.

Responsibilities include validating high-risk activity permits, maintaining logs, and auditing PTW performance, with strong emphasis on rail corridor safety and multidisciplinary collaboration.