Transit Permits & Approvals Lead

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

Job summary

SYSTRA Canada seeks a Permits, Licenses, and Approvals (PLA) Specialist to support Metrolinx projects. You will coordinate, obtain, and advise on PLAs across environmental, land use, and construction aspects. You will liaise with municipalities, provincial and federal bodies to manage approvals and risk.

Ideal candidates have strong negotiation and communication skills, plus experience delivering complex transit infrastructure projects in a multi-stakeholder environment. On-site work is required.

Qualifications

• Minimum 6 years of experience in construction, engineering, or municipal planning.
• Degree in Planning, Environmental Studies, Engineering, Architecture, or Construction Management.
• Knowledge of permit/approval processes for transit infrastructure and large projects.

Responsibilities

• Assist in planning, reviewing submissions, and obtaining permits, licenses, and approvals prior to construction.
• Prepare, submit, and track PLA applications for projects.
• Track PLA status and report risks; implement reporting improvements.
• Liaise with municipalities, provincial and federal authorities to manage approvals and risks.
• Coordinate with project delivery teams to ensure timely PLA acquisition.

Skills

Project coordination

Regulatory knowledge

Stakeholder management

Negotiation

Communication skills

Environmental planning

Education

Planning degree

Environmental Studies

Engineering

Architecture

Construction Management

Tools

Contract development

Job description

SYSTRA Canada seeks a Permits, Licenses, and Approvals (PLA) Specialist to support Metrolinx projects. You will coordinate, obtain, and advise on PLAs across environmental, land use, and construction aspects. You will liaise with municipalities, provincial and federal bodies to manage approvals and risk.

Ideal candidates have strong negotiation and communication skills, plus experience delivering complex transit infrastructure projects in a multi-stakeholder environment. On-site work is required.