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) Project Coordinator will report to the PLAA Manager to support clients in obtaining contractor permits and ensuring compliance and the day-to-day implementation of obligations set out in the contract. This includes implementing strategic guidance and oversight into PLAA Plans and working across teams to ensure permit supporting documents, reports, and drawings are communicated in time for design and construction activities.

This role sits withing our Mobility Global Business Area. We partner with our clients across the globe to design thriving and connected cities and communities that enable opportunity for all and keep the world moving. Climate change, urbanization and digitization trends are requiring today's mobility projects and systems to address an evolving set of demands from the world's growing population. We design connected, sustainable solutions that integrate existing infrastructure with new technologies, and optimize the mobility of people and goods.

Role accountabilities:

In this role, you will coordinate with the PLAA Manager, design team, and construction team to implement a comprehensive PLAA Plan, ensuring the timely support of required permits in compliance with contractual obligations. You will engage with stakeholders to incorporate their requirements and feedback into permit applications while managing both internal and external regulatory approval processes. Additionally, you will participate in the scheduling and coordination of stakeholder meetings as needed and support clients in the preparation and submission of plans, reports, documents, and other essential information required for supporting permit applications. The ideal candidate is a highly organized individual with excellent communication skills and the ability to manage multiple responsibilities simultaneously.

Qualifications & Experience:

• Minimum of 2 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.

Join Arcadis. Create a Legacy.

Our Commitment to Equality, Diversity, Inclusion & Belonging

We want you to be able to bring your best self to work every day which is why we take equality and inclusion seriously and hold ourselves to account for our actions. Our ambition is to be an employer of choice and provide a great place to work for all our people. We are an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer. Women, minorities, people with disabilities and veterans are strongly encouraged to apply. We are dedicated to a policy of non-discrimination in employment on any basis including race, creed, color, religion, national origin, sex, age, disability, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, citizenship status, disability, veteran status, or any other basis prohibited by law.

The salary range for this position is $66,000 - $99,000. The base salary represents Arcadis' hiring range for this position. Actual salaries will vary and will be based on various factors, such as location, skills, experience, and qualification for the role.