Req ID:528716

Could you be the full-time External Permits Manager in Toronto we're looking for?

Your future role

Take on a new challenge and apply your coordination and regulatory expertise in a new cutting-edge field. You'll work alongside proactive and detail-oriented teammates.

You'll play a pivotal role in ensuring the timely and compliant execution of permit and approval applications, supporting the success of critical infrastructure projects. Day-to-day, you'll work closely with teams across the business (design, construction, and external stakeholders), track and manage permit submissions, and much more.

You'll specifically take care of preparing and submitting permits such as street occupancy, road cuts, and environmental approvals, but also maintain comprehensive records and ensure compliance with regulatory requirements.

We'll look to you for:

• Identifying and planning all permit requirements by reviewing project documentation
• Maintaining a comprehensive permit register aligned with the project schedule
• Preparing and submitting complete and compliant permit applications
• Tracking submission dates, review comments, and approval timelines
• Coordinating with external stakeholders and authorities
• Ensuring compliance and maintaining audit-ready records of all submissions
• Identifying and mitigating issues affecting permit approvals
• Supporting land access requirements and submitting Permit to Enter (PTE) requests

All about you

We value passion and attitude over experience. That's why we don't expect you to have every single skill. Instead, we've listed some that we think will help you succeed and grow in this role:

• Bachelor's degree in engineering, planning, or a related field
• 3-5 years of relevant experience in permitting or infrastructure projects
• Strong working knowledge of regulatory processes and permit requirements
• Experience or understanding of transit or large infrastructure projects
• Knowledge of Ontario regulatory frameworks and legislation
• A professional certification such as EIT or PMP
• Strong coordination and multitasking abilities
• High attention to detail and a problem-solving mindset
• Clear communication skills and the ability to work in fast-paced environments

Things you'll enjoy Join us on a life-long transformative journey - the rail industry is here to stay, so you can grow and develop new skills and experiences throughout your career. You'll also:

• Enjoy stability, challenges and a long-term career free from boring daily routines
• Work with new security standards for rail signalling
• Collaborate with transverse teams and helpful colleagues
• Contribute to innovative projects
• Utilise our inclusive and dynamic working environment
• Steer your career in whatever direction you choose across functions and countries
• Benefit from our investment in your development, through award-winning learning
• Progress towards leadership or specialized technical roles
• Benefit from a fair and dynamic reward package that recognises your performance and potential, plus comprehensive and competitive social coverage (life, medical, pension)

Compensation

The expected compensation for this role is$102,000 - $134,000 CADper year, plus benefits and eligibility for an annual performance bonus. Final compensation will be based on skills, experience, and internal equity.

Use of Artificial Intelligence in Hiring

We do not use artificial intelligence in the recruiting process for this role.

Interview Process & Candidate Communication

Candidates who participate in an interview for this role will be informed of the hiring decision within 45 days of their final interview date.

This job posting represents an existing vacancy.