Permits, Licenses Approvals Manager

Permits, Licenses, & Approvals Manager - Downtown Toronto

We are in the hunt for a Permit Manager who will report directly to the Project Director and will have an in‑depth knowledge of the permits, licenses, agreements and approvals required for LRT construction projects.

Be part of a growing and dynamic organization that values employees!

• Manage and oversee the design and construction application approval process, issuance of permits, plans submittals, plan processing, and fee assessment and payment processing
• Ensure timely processing of plans, permits, licenses, agreements and applications; manage and coordinate routing and tracking of plans to various departments and outside agencies for required reviews and clearances
• Provide the necessary documentation to enable on‑schedule construction
• Research, co‑ordinate, and apply for construction permits as per established processes to ensure timely issuance of permits meeting strict construction start deadlines
• Maintain and update the projects permits matrix
• Ensure that permits, licenses, approvals, agreements and applications are in place to perform the scope of work assigned
• Ensure that external Stakeholders, the Municipality and environmental authorities are engaged when appropriate to obtain feedback as necessary
• Coordinate internal and external regulatory approval processes
• Manage relationships with Stakeholders, including Governmental Authorities
• Lead the coordination and the scheduling of meetings with Stakeholders, as needed

• Civil or Environmental Engineering degree or related technical degree
• Registered Professional Planner (RPP) or Professional Engineer (P.Eng.) in the Province of Ontario or other related professional qualifications
• Minimum of 10 years of relevant experience, including experience in each of the following: coordinating third party engagement; obtaining permits, licenses, approvals and agreements, including experience with a broad range of municipal, utility and other permits, licenses and approvals relevant to the project; and development review
• Must have demonstrated interpersonal, negotiation and communication skills to deal with complex, multi‑disciplinary issues involving third party agencies, governments and other stakeholders
• Knowledge and experience related to roads, bridges, utility, rail or other infrastructure projects
• Detailed understanding of all aspects of construction: technology, equipment, materials, bid management, claims management, safety, and quality
• Solid presentation skills and verbal / written communication skills