Permit Coordinator

**SUMMARY OF THE ROLE** Permit Coordinator**

Working in Puslinch, On

The Permit Coordinator supports the Projects and Operations departments and serves as the primary point of contact for all internal and external permit-related inquiries. This position requires an individual who thrives in a fast-paced environment and who has the ability to make sound decisions with mínimal supervision.

**WHAT YOU’LL BE DOING**
- Obtain oversize/overweight permits for project loads and for fleet vehicles that exceed legal size and weight limits - including annual permits, single trip permits, temporary trip/fuel permits, road closure permits, Superload permits, etc.
- Liaise with permitting officials, utility companies, third party bridge engineers, and any other external stakeholders, to obtain permit approvals
- Review issued permits, and communicate permit conditions to relevant stakeholders to ensure compliance
- Schedule pilot cars and police escorts, when necessary
- Order route surveys, when necessary
- Assess the suitability of proposed routes, considering such factors as bridge clearances, road conditions, turning movements, lane widths, etc.
- Stay informed on the various transport legislation/regulations and travel restrictions in Canada and the United States

**WHAT YOU’LL NEED**
- Previous experience ordering permits for oversized/ over-dimensional freight and fuel and trip permits
- Previous coordination experience
- Prior trucking or pilot car experience would be considered an asset
- Bilingual in English and French would be an asset, but is not mandatory
- Post-Seconary Education
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills
- Exceptional client service and interpersonal skills
- Strong data-entry skills and detail-oriented
- Proficient in Excel, Word, Outlook, and Adobe Acrobat
- Ability to work independently
- Ability to efficiently plan and organize workload, and handle competing priorities and deadlines
- Ability to handle pressure, work with interruptions and meet deadlines
- Willingness to learn and accept responsibility

**WHAT YOU’LL GET**
- _ Flexible Work Schedule_
- _ Health and Dental Benefits_
- _ GRSP match_
- _ Company sponsored events_
- _ Paid vacation_
- _ Employee Assistance Program (EAP)_
- _ Educational Reimbursements_
- _ Casual dress_

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