PLAA Manager

Arcadis is the world's leading company delivering sustainable design, engineering, and consultancy solutions for natural and built assets.

We are more than 36,000 people, in over 70 countries, dedicated to improving quality of life. Everyone has an important role to play. With the power of many curious minds, together we can solve the world’s most complex challenges and deliver more impact together.

Role description:

The Permits, License, Agreements and Approvals (PLAA) Manager will support clients in obtaining contractor permits and ensuring compliance and the day-to-day implementation of obligations set out in the contract. This includes developing and providing strategic guidance and oversight into PLAA Plans and working across teams to ensure permits are obtained in time for design and construction activities.

Role accountabilities:

• Coordinate with the design and construction teams to develop and deliver a PLAA Plan that includes obtaining required permits on time
• Ensure that permits comply with contractual obligations
• Engage with stakeholders to ensure that requirements and feedback are incorporated into permit applications
• Coordinate internal and external regulatory approval process
• Lead the coordination and scheduling of meetings with stakeholders as needed
• Support clients in the preparation and submission of plans, reports, documents and other information needed for permit applications

Qualifications & Experience:

• Minimum of 5 years of work-related experience in planning, municipal planning, building, construction and/or engineering
• Knowledge of and experience obtaining permits, licenses, agreements and approvals for major infrastructure and transit projects
• A degree from a recognized post-secondary institution with specialization in planning, engineering, or related field
• Knowledge of relevant legislation procedures and permitting requirements, including the Ontario Water Resources Act, Building Code, Planning Act, Metrolinx Act and the Municipal Act
• Experience with Environmental Assessments and the Province of Ontario's Transit and Rail Project Assessment Process (TPAP) would be an asset
• Experience with carrying out effective stakeholder engagement in securing Federal, Provincial and Municipal permit approvals
• Experience with large scale infrastructure projects in Ontario and specifically P3 project experience would be an asset

Why Arcadis?

We can only achieve our goals when everyone is empowered to be their best. We believe everyone's contribution matters. It’s why we are pioneering a skills-based approach, where you can harness your unique experience and expertise to carve your career path and maximize the impact we can make together.

You’ll do meaningful work, and no matter what role, you’ll be helping to deliver sustainable solutions for a more prosperous planet. Make your mark, on your career, your colleagues, your clients, your life and the world around you.

Together, we can create a lasting legacy.

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