Permits, Licences and Authorizations (PLA) Coordinator in Montréal

SYSTRA Canada is part of the SYSTRA group, an international consulting and engineering group, a world leader in the design of transport infrastructures. SYSTRA Canada is an engineering and consulting firm whose primary focus is to offer transportation solutions, whether for passengers or goods: feasibility studies of building a new railway line, increasing the capacity of the existing infrastructure, privatization of a railway.

As part of the Alto high-speed rail project, SYSTRA, within the Cadence consortium, is seeking a Permits, Licences and Authorizations (PLA) Specialist to support the planning, co-ordination, and monitoring of the regulatory and administrative requirements necessary to advance the project. The incumbent will play a central role in identifying required approvals, developing permitting strategies, and co-ordinating the related processes with the relevant authorities.

Missions/Main Duties

• Regulatory planning and strategy: Identify the permits, licences, certificates, and authorizations required for the various phases of the project. Develop and maintain a register of regulatory requirements, deadlines, and status updates. Define and monitor the authorization strategy based on project phasing and key milestones. Integrate regulatory constraints into project schedules and priorities.
• Application co-ordination: Co-ordinate the preparation, review, and submission of authorization applications. Gather and validate the required technical, environmental, and administrative information. Ensure the quality, consistency, and completeness of submitted documents.
• Interdisciplinary co-ordination and relations with authorities: Collaborate with the environmental, engineering, design, construction, and project management teams. Serve as the liaison with technical specialists to integrate required inputs into applications. Support communications with the relevant authorities and co-ordinate responses to requests for information.
• Monitoring, compliance, and document management: Monitor the progress of applications, deadlines, and authorization conditions. Identify regulatory risks and propose mitigation measures. Ensure traceability of documents, correspondence, and regulatory commitments. Contribute to monitoring the project’s regulatory compliance.

Profile/Skills

• Education: Bachelor's degree in environmental studies, engineering, or a related discipline.
• Years of experience: Minimum of 5 years of experience in permitting management.
• Technical skills: Good understanding of authorization processes and regulatory frameworks applicable to major projects. Ability to manage multiple files simultaneously and work under tight deadlines. Excellent organizational, analytical, and document management skills. Excellent oral and written communication skills in French and English.
• Personal qualities: Attention to detail and strong organizational skills. Autonomy and proactivity. Collaborative mindset.

SYSTRA Canada is committed to having a diverse and inclusive workforce. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer that values applications from all and offers employment equity based on the merits and abilities of candidates and personnel.

Workplace Type Hybrid