Environmental Permitting Specialist

1 month ago


Whitby, Canada GHD Full time

Driving Sustainable Growth

GHD is seeking a highly skilled PLAA Coordinator to join our team in the Greater Toronto Area or Waterloo offices.

As a key member of our Canadian Operations, you will play a crucial role in ensuring compliance with environmental regulations and obtaining necessary permits for our infrastructure projects.

  • Prepare, submit, and monitor permit applications with various authorities, including municipal, regional, provincial, federal, and conservation bodies.
  • Engage with stakeholders diplomatically, managing competing priorities and developing project systems and procedures.
  • Track and produce metrics related to third-party technical matters such as PLAAs, approval conditions, land requirements, and traffic management.
  • Use GIS software to reference geospatial data and coordinate data inputs with GIS specialists.
  • Extensively use Microsoft Excel to manage large datasets.
  • Support workstreams by compiling PLAA applications and obtaining PLAAs on time according to the project schedule.
  • Review and interpret technical engineering information, plans, detail sheets, specifications, and construction documentation to meet project permitting and approval needs.

Requirements

  • Minimum of 5 years of professional experience in the design and construction industry.
  • A bachelor's degree in civil engineering, environmental engineering, architecture, and urban planning.
  • Working knowledge of commonly used desktop applications such as MS Office, Bluebeam, AutoCAD, and Sharepoint.
  • Interpersonal and excellent communication skills.


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