Senior Advisor, Permitting and Approvals

1 week ago

Toronto, Ontario, Canada Metrolinx Full time
About the Role

Metrolinx is seeking a highly skilled Senior Advisor, Permitting and Approvals to join its Capital Projects Group. This role will play a critical part in the delivery of subway and GO Expansion projects, requiring a deep understanding of permit and approval processes.

Key Responsibilities
  • Develop and implement permitting plans to identify, manage, and mitigate risks, aligning with overall transit program strategies.
  • Assist in planning, reviewing submissions, and obtaining permits, licenses, and approvals required for construction.
  • Support project delivery teams with PLA application preparation, submittal, and tracking.
  • Track and provide reports on PLA status and risks, implementing improvements to tracking and reporting systems.
  • Liaise with approval authorities, including municipalities, provincial, and federal authorities, to manage issues and risks related to permit acquisition.
  • Implement PLA procedures, processes, standards, and systems to enable effective infrastructure delivery.
  • Document lessons learned and support initiatives to improve the efficiency of permit and approval processes.
  • Build and maintain excellent relationships with key internal and external stakeholders critical to permit and approval requirements.
Requirements
  • Completion of a degree in Planning, Environmental Studies, Engineering, Architecture, Construction Management, or a related field.
  • Demonstrated experience in a construction, engineering, or municipal planning environment.
  • Knowledge of permit and approval processes and requirements for transit infrastructure and large infrastructure projects.
  • Ability to interpret technical drawings and reports, and effectively communicate technical information.
  • Knowledge of public sector decision-making structures and processes at the municipal, regional, provincial, and federal level.
  • Knowledge of relevant legislation and requirements governing permits and approvals.
  • Negotiation skills, diplomacy, and political acuity to develop and recommend project plans, manage multi-stakeholder projects, and make recommendations.
  • Excellent interpersonal, time management, collaboration, and oral/written communication and presentation skills.
What We Offer

Metrolinx is committed to creating an inclusive and accessible environment. We value the unique skills and experiences each person brings to our organization and are committed to the requirements of the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act.

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