AtkinsRéalis

Permit to Work / Lock out and tag out Coordinator

AtkinsRéalis • $100K — $135K *
Vancouver, BC V5K 5J9In-Person
Energy & Utilities
5 - 7 years of experience
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Qualifications

  • High School Diploma or equivalent required; additional safety education preferred.
  • Construction Safety Officer (CSO) Certification or equivalent mandatory.
  • 5-7 years of experience in construction safety or PTW coordination on large projects.
  • Experience working with multidisciplinary teams across various trades.
  • Strong knowledge of PTW processes and high-risk construction safety protocols.
  • Familiarity with heavy equipment, electrical systems, and confined space safety procedures.
  • Proficient in Microsoft Office and digital permit management.

Responsibilities

  • Manage and maintain the PTW system for all construction activities.
  • Review and approve permit applications for compliance and accuracy.
  • Verify permits for high-risk activities before work commencement.
  • Coordinate permit scheduling with engineers and contractors.
  • Monitor work sites to ensure adherence to permit conditions and safety practices.
  • Conduct field inspections and audits of subcontractor PTW performance.
  • Prepare weekly performance reports and dashboards for leadership.

Benefits

  • Competitive compensation and employee recognition programs.
  • Flexible benefits tailored to personal health and lifestyle needs.
  • Diverse training and professional development opportunities.
  • Hybrid working culture to support work-life balance.
  • Generous time-off policies for personal fulfillment.
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Job Description

Overview

The Permit to Work (PTW)/Lock Out and Tag Out (LOTO) Coordinator oversees the planning, implementation, and administration of the PTW system for all track installation and system-related activities on the SkyTrain project. The role ensures regulatory compliance, safe execution of high-risk work, and effective coordination between multidisciplinary teams. This position maintains permit integrity, supports hazard control processes, and promotes a strong safety culture across all project interfaces.

Your role

  • Manage and maintain the PTW system for all track and system-related construction activities.
  • Review and obtain approval on permit applications, ensuring completeness, accuracy, and compliance with project and regulatory safety requirements.
  • Verify that high-risk activities (electrical, confined space, hot work, energized systems, lifting, track access, etc.) have valid permits before work starts.
  • Coordinate permit scheduling with engineers, supervisors, and subcontractors.
  • Maintain an updated log of all active, suspended, and closed permits.
  • Ensure PTW processes comply with WorkSafeBC, Transport Canada, and project-specific safety standards.
  • Confirm supporting documents (JHA/JSA, SWP, isolation plans, LOTO procedures) are attached to each permit.
  • Validate that isolation and lockout procedures are implemented before issuing permits for energized work.
  • Monitor work sites to ensure compliance with permit conditions and safe work practices.
  • Suspend or revoke permits when unsafe conditions or deviations are observed.
  • Coordinate PTW requirements for track installation, signaling, communications, and traction power systems.
  • Ensure safe work interfaces between civil, track, electrical, and systems teams.
  • Verify that personnel accessing track corridors hold required training and follow rail safety protocols.
  • Support testing, commissioning, and energization activities by managing relevant permits.
  • Conduct field inspections to verify compliance with PTW rules.
  • Audit subcontractor PTW performance and ensure corrective actions are implemented.
  • Maintain accurate records of permits, isolations, inspections, and deviations.
  • Prepare weekly PTW performance reports and dashboards for leadership.
  • Review risk assessments and JHAs for all permitted activities.
  • Ensure hazard controls (barriers, grounding, LOTO devices, spotters, etc.) are in place before work begins.
  • Participate in incident and near-miss investigations related to PTW activities.
  • Recommend improvements for recurring PTW-related risks.
  • Communicate daily and weekly PTW status, conflicts, and constraints to project and construction teams.
  • Participate in coordination meetings to align PTW requirements and SIMOPS (Simultaneous Operations) with work schedules.
  • Support emergency response drills for track and system environments.
  • Act as a liaison during incidents involving PTW-controlled work.
  • Advise the Joint Occupational Health & Safety Committee on PTW compliance.
  • Promote a strong safety culture and reinforce the importance of PTW integrity across all teams.


About you

  • High School Diploma or equivalent (mandatory); additional technical or safety education is an asset.
  • Construction Safety Officer (CSO) Certification or equivalent safety designation.
  • 5-7 years of experience in construction safety, PTW coordination, or field supervision on large-scale infrastructure or rail/transit projects.
  • Experience coordinating with multidisciplinary teams (electrical, mechanical, track, systems, and other contractors).
  • Strong working knowledge of Permit to Work processes, isolation/LOTO procedures, and high-risk construction activities.
  • Familiarity with heavy equipment operations, electrical systems, confined space protocols, and rail corridor safety.
  • Proficiency in Microsoft Office and ability to manage PTW logs, documentation, and digital permit systems.
  • Valid Class 5 Driver's License (mandatory).


Rewards & benefits

Explore the rewards and benefits that help you thrive - at every stage of your life and your career at AtkinsRéalis in Canada.

Enjoy competitive compensation, employee recognition, and a brilliant range of flexible benefits you can tailor to your health, wellbeing, financial and lifestyle needs.

Make the most of diverse opportunities for training and professional development to grow your skills and expertise.

And take advantage of our hybrid working culture and generous time-off policies to balance a fulfilling career with your personal life.

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Expected compensation for this role is (between Pay Range $100,000 - $135 000 annually) (Only Applicable to British Columbia). Base salaries are determined according to several parameters like skills, experience, and potential impact on the role. Internal and external competitiveness are also taken into account in our offers.

Worker Type
Employee

Job Type
Regular

About AtkinsRéalis

Founded in 1911, SNC-Lavalin is one of the leading engineering and construction groups in the world and a major player in the ownership of infrastructure. From offices in over 50 countries, SNC-Lavalin's approximately 40,000 employees provide EPC and EPCM services to clients in a variety of industry sectors, including oil and gas, mining and metallurgy, environment and water, infrastructure and power. SNC-Lavalin can also combine these services with its financing and operations and maintenance capabilities to provide complete end-to-end project solutions. SNC-Lavalin maintains exceptionally high standards for health and safety, ethics and compliance and environmental protection, and is committed to delivering quality projects on budget and on schedule to the complete satisfaction of its clients.

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Choosing to work at AtkinsRéalis means more than just employment; it's choosing to be part of a culture that values each individual's contribution. The company offers competitive benefits to support the health, well-being, and financial security of its team members and their families. AtkinsRéalis is committed to creating a workplace where diversity is celebrated and everyone can thrive.

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