Description
:We are seeking highly motivated and enthusiastic candidates for the position of PLAA and Permitting Lead/Specialist to support Parsons Infrastructure business.
Parsons is a flexible employer that is open to staff being mapped to any of our offices in the Greater Toronto Area.
The PLAA and Permitting Lead/Specialist’skey responsibilities will include taking the lead on coordinating, obtaining, and advising on permits forvarious infrastructure projects. This can involve permit identification, negotiations and pre-approval at the Environmental Assessment (EA) / planning projects or coordinating and obtaining all PLAA in the detailed design phase. Projects can be at the municipal, provincial, or federal level and can involve large scale infrastructure projects (potentially in alternative delivery projectmodels) or more traditional design-bid-build projects.
PLAA can include a wide range of permits at all levels of government/agency, including environmental permits, land use approvals, construction-related permits (e.g., by-law exemptions, dewatering, road occupancy, etc.), and technical permits (ECA, electrical, utility).
The PLAA and Permitting Lead/Specialist’s key responsibilities include:
Identify and coordinate all permits on the projects you’re involved in, including following up with specialists on their permit progress
The main focus will be on environmental permits (i.e., DFO, MECP, Conservation Authority, Local Municipality), however the role also involves knowledge and coordination of other permits
Tracking permit progress and continue to follow up with internal and external stakeholders to progress permits
Negotiate with relevant authorities/agencies in order to obtain PLAA for the project to proceed to construction
Advise and support project team members on PLAA processes and needs
Client Liaison as required to report on PLAA progress
Skills &
Qualifications:
6+ years of experience
Post-secondary education in any of: planning, environmental science/studies, biology/ecology, geography, or related field
Strong organizational and communication skills
Ability to work independently and lead your own component of the project
Experience with coordinating or obtaining environmental permitting and approvals process, notably permits and approvals with DFO for fisheries impacts, MECP for SAR impacts, local conservation authorities (e.g. TRCA, CVC, CLOCA, Conservation Halton, etc.) related to stormwater management and natural heritage impacts, and municipal tree permits
Experience negotiating and consulting with the authorities/agencies having jurisdiction for various permits in order tofacilitate obtaining approvals/permits
Knowledge of local, provincial and federal environmental policies, legislation and applicable law
Knowledge of or experience obtaining non-environmental PLAA, including land use approvals, building permits, Transport Canada navigable waters approval, Environmental Compliance Approval, electrical permits, by-law exemptions, utility permits, etc.
Experience in the Ontario market with a focus on infrastructure projects (local/regional municipalities, MTO, Metrolinx, TTC)
Experience coordinating with design and construction disciplines and understand basic design (civil, drainage, structural, etc.) principles and design drawings.
Knowledge of and experience with Environmental Assessments including Municipal Class EA, Transit Project Assessment Process, Canadian Impact Assessment Act, Ministry of Transportation Class EA Process
Strong technical writing skills
French language considered an asset
For more than 80 years, our experts have designed and delivered the critical infrastructure that connects and protects communities around the world. We work in collaborative teams, both within the company and with our partners and customers, to plan, design, build, and modernize infrastructure. We take special pride in projects and solutions that improve communities as well as people’s quality of life by promoting economic growth, enhancing mobility, and increasing sustainability and resiliency.
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