Permits, Licenses, and Approvals Lead

**The Opportunity**:
The Permits, Licenses, and Approvals Lead (PLA Lead) will oversee and manage the permitting, licensing, and approval processes for various projects within the Ontario Urban Planning team at WSP. This role requires a strategic thinker with strong leadership skills to ensure timely and efficient acquisition of necessary permits and approvals, while maintaining compliance with all relevant regulations and standards.

**Why choose WSP?**
- We value and are committed to upholding a culture of **inclusion**and **belonging**:

- Our **Flexible**Work Policy - we recognize the importance of balance in our lives and encourage you to prioritize the balance in yours. We will support you on and off the job so you can be fully present in both your work and home lives.
- A **Canadian**success story - we're **proud**to wear the red and white of this beautiful country and show the world what Canada has to offer.
- **Enhance**the world around you - from the environment to the highways, to the buildings and the terrain, WSP is the fabric of Canada.
- **Outstanding**career opportunities - we're growing and pushing ourselves every day to be greater than yesterday - we're open to **your**ideas and trying **new**things.
- A phenomenal **collaborative**culture and a workforce filled with genuinely **good**people**who are doing humbly important work. Come find out for yourself what it's like to be a part of our journey.

We offer attractive pay, flexible work options, a great corporate culture, comprehensive and employee-focused benefits including virtual healthcare and a wellness platform as well as great savings programs, and a clear vision for the future.

**WeAre**WSP**

**What you can expect to do here**:

- Permitting and Licensing: Lead the process of obtaining all necessary permits and licenses for projects, ensuring compliance with local, provincial, and federal regulations.
- Approval Management: Manage the approval process for projects, coordinating with relevant authorities and stakeholders to secure timely approvals.
- Stakeholder Coordination: Collaborate with internal teams, clients, municipalities, and regulatory agencies to facilitate smooth project execution.
- Documentation: Prepare and maintain detailed records of all permits, licenses, and approvals, ensuring accuracy and compliance with regulatory requirements.
- Risk Management: Identify potential risks related to permits, licenses, and approvals, and develop mitigation strategies to address them.
- Regulatory Compliance: Stay updated on changes in regulations and standards, ensuring all projects comply with the latest requirements.
- Team Leadership: Lead and mentor a team of professionals, providing guidance and support to ensure successful project outcomes.Reporting: Provide regular updates to senior management on the status of permits, licenses, and approvals, highlighting any issues or delays.

**What you’ll bring to WSP**:

- Education: Bachelor’s degree in engineering, Environmental Science, Urban Planning, or a related field.
- Experience: Minimum of 7-10 years of experience in permitting, licensing, and approvals, preferably within the engineering or construction industry.
- Skills: Strong organizational, communication, and problem-solving skills; proficiency in project management software and tools.
- Project Management: Proficiency in project management software and tools (e.g., MS Project, Primavera).
- Regulatory Knowledge: In-depth understanding of local, provincial, and federal regulations related to permits, licenses, and approvals.
- Communication: Excellent verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to effectively interact with stakeholders at all levels.
- Leadership: Proven ability to lead and mentor a team, fostering a collaborative and productive work environment.

**WSP**est l’une des plus importantes firmes de services professionnels à travers le monde. Notre mission est d’assurer la pérennité de nos villes et nos environnements.

Notre équipe compte plus de 65 000 membres dans le monde. Au Canada uniquement, nous sommes plus de 12 000 personnes impliquées dans tous les domaines; de l'assainissement de l'environnement à la planification urbaine, de l'ingénierie de bâtiments emblématiques à la réalisation de réseaux de transport durables. Nous trouvons de nouvelles façons d'extraire des ressources essentielles et développons des sources d'énergie renouvelables pour l'avenir.

Chez **WSP**:

- Nous accordons une grande valeur à nos employés et à notre réputation.
- Nous œuvrons localement, mais avec une envergure internationale.
- Nous sommes axés sur l’avenir et remettons en question le statu quo.
- Nous favorisons la collaboration dans tout ce que nous faisons.
- Nous soutenons une culture d’autonomie et de responsabilisation.

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