PLAA Consultant

Job summary

The consultant will oversee PLAA processes, including tracking permit applications and coordinating with internal and external stakeholders. They are responsible for preparing permit submissions, forecasting timelines, and facilitating working group meetings to ensure project compliance.

Job details

About ALTEN: In just three decades, ALTEN has become a global leader in Research & Development, Engineering, IT Services, Life Sciences, and Network Services. With a presence in more than 30 countries and a team of over 60,000 employees, we are trusted by industry leaders worldwide to deliver pioneering solutions and drive technical excellence. ALTEN CANADA, a proud subsidiary of ALTEN headquartered in France, is dedicated to serving the Canadian market. With offices in Montreal and Toronto, we combine global expertise with local insight to accelerate innovation across Canada. At ALTEN CANADA, our consultants thrive on solving complex, highly technical challenges across diverse industries. From Life Sciences to Energy, Automation to Manufacturing, Aviation, Defense. Automotive, Rail and Transportation to Information Systems and Telecommunications, our unwavering commitment to excellence shaping the future of technology and industry. The work includes signalling installations, minor civil works, environmental activities, and associated permits, licenses, access agreements, and stakeholder approvals. The consultant will oversee PLAA processes and coordinate with internal and external stakeholders to obtain required approvals Job Description: Develop and maintain the project PLAA Tracker. Track permit applications, comments, responses, submissions, and resubmissions. Prepare and submit permit and access applications. Forecast approval timelines and permit lead times. Coordinate with government agencies, municipalities, utilities, and stakeholders. Facilitate PLAA working group meetings and issue meeting minutes. Coordinate with design and construction teams for permit submissions. Monitor submission deadlines and identify project risks related to approvals. Provide regular progress updates to project leadership. Manage relationships with stakeholders such as City of Toronto, TTC, MECP, TRCA, MTO, and GO Transit. Requirement: Experience managing permits, licenses, access agreements, and regulatory approvals. Experience working with municipalities, government authorities, and transportation agencies. Ability to manage permit tracking, documentation, and reporting activities. Rail or transit infrastructure experience. Knowledge of Metrolinx permitting processes. Environmental permitting experience. Utility coordination experience (HONI, THESL, etc.). Conservation Authority and public right-of-way permitting experience. Why Join Us? ALTEN Canada fosters a dynamic, collaborative work environment where every team member is empowered to reach their full potential. We are deeply committed to investing in our people by offering meaningful experiences and supporting continuous learning, growth, and career development At ALTEN Canada, your skills are celebrated, your ambitions supported, and your growth continuously nurtured. Join us and discover the difference of working with a company that values innovation, collaboration, and excellence, where endless possibilities await. ALTEN CANADA is committed to promoting diversity, equity, and inclusion. We strive to provide a work environment where every individual feels welcomed, valued, and respected, allowing them to thrive to their full potential. This includes our dedication to offer accessibility measures to those who require them. Should you require any accommodation during our recruitment process, please reach out to us. Alten uses artificial intelligence tools to support certain administrative aspects of the recruitment process, such as interview note-taking and résumé formatting. These tools do not make hiring decisions. Candidate consent is always obtained prior to use. In accordance with our compensation practices, ALTEN is providing the salary range associated with this opportunity. Final compensation will be determined after considering several factors, including professional experience, skill set, educational background, certifications, and geographic market conditions. The current target salary range for this role is $40 – $60 per hour. This job posting corresponds to an active and immediate vacancy currently open with one of Alten’s clients.

What you’ll do

The consultant will oversee PLAA processes, including tracking permit applications and coordinating with internal and external stakeholders. They are responsible for preparing permit submissions, forecasting timelines, and facilitating working group meetings to ensure project compliance.

Requirements

Candidates must have experience managing permits, licenses, and regulatory approvals within the rail or transit infrastructure sector. Proficiency in working with government authorities, municipalities, and utility providers is essential for this role.

Benefits

• Continuous learning • Career development • Growth opportunities

Listed skills

• Documentation · Preferred
• Reporting · Preferred

Other relevant skills

Identified from the job description. Confirm important requirements above.

• Permit management
• Regulatory approvals
• Stakeholder coordination
• Project tracking
• Rail infrastructure
• Transit infrastructure
• Environmental permitting
• Utility coordination
• Government agency liaison
• Documentation
• Reporting
• Metrolinx processes
• Public right-of-way permitting
• Project forecasting

Job areas

• Engineering
• Transportation
• Construction
• Consulting
• Government & Public Sector