Position Title:  Permits, Licenses, Approvals & Agreements (PLAA) Lead

Come Build Your Career at Aecon!

As a Canadian leader in infrastructure development, Aecon is safely and sustainably building what matters for future generations to thrive! We lead some of the most impactful infrastructure projects of our generation, at the forefront of transformational change in transportation and energy, and partnering every day to build, connect, power, and strengthen our communities.

At Aecon, you can count on:

• Safety Always. Our number one core value. If we can’t do it safely, we don’t do it at all.
• Integrity. We lead by example, with humility and courage.
• Accountability. We’re passionate about delivering on our commitments.
• Inclusion. We provide equitable opportunities for everyone.

We lead the infrastructure industry with purpose, and our people are at the heart of everything we do. So, we invest in our people, just like they invest in us! 

At Aecon we:

• Ensure you and your family receive the services needed to support your mental, emotional, and physical well-being.
• Believe in helping you build your career through our Aecon University and Leadership Programs.
• Are committed to supporting and investing in inclusive work environments, through initiatives like Equity, Diversity & Inclusion training, our Aecon Women in Trades and Aecon Diversity in Trades programs, and our Employee Resource Groups (ERGs) to ensure we are building inclusion into every aspect of our culture at Aecon.
• Are a leader in sustainable construction. With a strong commitment to operating responsibly by minimizing our impact on the environment and surrounding communities.

Our business success relies on strong execution and continuous improvement – driven by the diversity, expertise and teamwork of our people. We’re always searching the globe for innovative, collaborative minds to join our best-in-class Aecon community!

What is the Opportunity?

Aecon Civil East is at the forefront of delivering transformative infrastructure projects across Ontario, with a steadfast commitment to environmental stewardship and sustainability. We are seeking an Environmental Director to lead our environmental management initiatives, ensuring that all projects comply with environmental regulations and uphold Aecon’s dedication to sustainable practices.

We are seeking a Permits, Licenses, Approvals & Agreements (PLAA) Lead to join an exciting new transformative tunnelling project in the GTA. 

What You’ll Do Here:

• Managing the process required to obtain and maintain the Project Permits, Licenses, Approvals and Agreements associated with the Project

• Coordinate the use of the tracking system to track the progress of PLAA throughout the project
• Managing and maintaining a PLAA register to give the project team an oversight on upcoming and expected permits
• Create and maintain permitting tracker to track comments, responses, submissions, resubmissions of all permit applications
• Managing working relationships with Governmental Authorities and Stakeholders, ensuring that external Stakeholders agencies (City of Toronto, TTC, MECP, TRCA, MTO and GO transit) are engaged when appropriate
• Managing plans and records related to Project Permits, Licenses, Approvals and Agreements, including ensuring that required documents are uploaded to registries or otherwise transmitted as required by Contracting Authority and Governmental Authorities
• Fulfilling Project responsibilities regarding the PLAA Advisory Committee
• Update Design manager every week on progress of each permit application. Also, to advise of critical issues that can hold up permit approvals
• Coordinate the internal PLAA working group meetings, including minute taking and issuance of invitations
• Writing monthly reports and spreadsheets pertaining to PLAA processes, progress, and updates
• Prepare various senior management permitting updates as required
• Work with document control to keep track of project report and plan submittals
• Coordinate with team members from different design and construction disciplines to incorporate necessary input for each permit in a timely manner. This shall include but not limited to meetings with the Designers and the Designer Builder’s Technical Department Discipline Managers
• Track document submittals, alerting team members of risks related to reports and plans due dates required by Contracting Authority and coordinating a Non- Conformance Report with team members on extensions needed on plans and reports
• Document and report progress on PLAA and document submissions and updating project leads with updates 
• Coordinate with the design team on design packages for PLAAs and document submissions to different stakeholders

What You Bring to the Team:

• 5-7+ years of experience with permitting, licensing, approvals, and agreements
• Detailed knowledge and extensive experience acquiring permits, licenses and approval requirements for major infrastructure and transit infrastructure projects
• Bachelor of Engineering (Civil) preferred, or equivalent
• Extensive knowledge of relevant legislation procedures, and permit requirements, including the Ontario Water Resources Act, Building Code, Planning Act (Ontario), Metrolinx Act, 2006 (Ontario), Municipal Act (Ontario), railway corridor infrastructure and related construction projects
• Project Management Certificate preferred
• Acquainted with project management processes and techniques
• Well versed in civil engineering principles, theories, applications
• Excellent inter-personal and communication skills
• Leadership and teamwork skills
• Excellent working knowledge on computer programs such as Microsoft Office, SharePoint, Aconex, Primavera P6 and Bluebeam
• Working knowledge of plan review and approval procedures associated with major transportation infrastructure design and construction, located primarily on a public right-of-way
• Ability to understand and interpret requirements and responsibilities articulated within project-related agreements related to PLAA
• Capacity to identify and manage all the essential components of a PLAA tracking system
• Efficiently and effectively use standard computer software.
• Actively participate in external and internal project meetings, and to provide leadership to peers and other team members when dealing with PLAA issues

Aecon fosters diversity, inclusion and belonging within and across our organization. We welcome all to apply including, women, visible minorities, Indigenous peoples, persons with disabilities, and persons of any sexual orientation or gender identity.

We are committed to adhering to the objectives and requirements outlined in the Accessible Canada Act (ACA), and to meeting the accessibility needs of persons with disabilities in a timely manner, through the implementation of the requirements of the ACA and its applicable regulations. If you require accommodation under the ACA during any step of the application process please click here.