Right of Way Permitting Technologist

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Job :
Right of Way Permitting Technologist

Union: CUPE Local 5167

Job Description  #: A15728

Close date:
Interested applicants please submit your application online at  by 4:00 p.m. on March 18, 2026.

Vacancy type:
This posting is for an existing vacancy.

Internal applicants should apply with your work e-mail address. External applicants are considered only after the internal posting process has been completed. Only applicants chosen for an interview will be contacted.

Reporting to the Senior Project Manager, Corridor Management, the Right‑of‑Way Permitting Technologist is responsible for reviewing, analyzing, and providing recommendations on all activities affecting the municipal right‑of‑way. This includes evaluating permit applications, assessing potential impacts on traffic operations and public safety, and supporting the review of Construction Management Plans and Public Works projects. The role approves temporary right‑of‑way uses and oversize/overweight vehicle permits, prepares technical recommendations for committees and internal departments, and collects and analyzes corridor management data related to road use.

The Technologist also assists the Right-of-Way Permitting Project Manager with resolving right‑of‑way permitting issues, reviewing Construction Management Plans, coordinating with temporary road closures and related operational matters.

• Under the supervision and direction of the Senior Project Manager, Corridor Management:
• Prepares correspondence to Councillors, internal departments, external agencies, contractors, and members of the public.
• Receives and responds to inquiries, requests, and complaints from the public, Councillors and their staff, contractors, legal representatives, and internal staff regarding right‑of‑way permits, access permits, and oversize/overweight vehicle permits.
• Provides clear explanations of permit requirements, regulations, and decisions, and communicates recommendations or resolutions through phone or email.
• Reviews right‑of‑way permit applications using traffic engineering principles, including capacity assessments, traffic impact considerations, and safety evaluations.
• Maintains and updates right‑of‑way permitting databases, GIS layers, and digital mapping tools.
• Evaluates utility work proposals, and Public Works project impacts on traffic flow, pedestrian and cycling access, and corridor operations.
• Reviews and interprets engineering drawings, traffic control plans, utility locates, and construction management site plans associated with permit applications.
• Conducts or reviews field investigations related to roadway capacity, traffic generation, traffic assignment, and site conditions for municipal and private development proposals.
• Coordinates with utility companies regarding planned and emergency work within the right‑of‑way.
• Approves temporary right‑of‑way uses, oversize/overweight vehicle trip permits, and annual overload permits in accordance with municipal standards and legislation.
• Identifies conflicts, recommends mitigation strategies and ensures compliance with City bylaws, standards, and safety requirements.
• Provides technical input into bylaw updates, policy development, and corridor management guidelines.
• Supports emergency response activities related to lane and sidewalk occupancies, temporary road closures, infrastructure failures, or unplanned right‑of‑way disruptions.
• Assists in coordinating lane and sidewalk restrictions, temporary road closures, detours, and traffic control plans with internal departments, emergency services,…