Environmental Permits and Approvals Specialist

ACCIONA is a global company, leading in the development of regenerative infrastructure that creates a positive impact on society. Our workforce consists of more than 65,000 professionals, present in more than 40 countries across the five continents, all contributing in our mission to design a better planet. Are you a passionate individual who wants to make a difference, promote sustainable development, and find solutions to the biggest global challenges including climate change, overpopulation, and water scarcity? Come and join us in building the infrastructure our planet needs to achieve a sustainable future.
 

We have successfully delivered large infrastructure projects across Canada since 2001.  Our leadership and expertise span the entire value chain from research and development through construction, operation and maintenance of projects.  Currently involved in some of Canada’s largest infrastructure projects, ACCIONA delivers solutions that contribute to the economic and social progress of the communities in which it operates. www.acciona.ca 

The Environmental Permits and Approvals Specialist will be responsible for obtaining and ensuring compliance with environmental permits, licenses, approvals and agreements, and ensuring the day-to-day implementation of the environmental obligations as required by the Project with support from the environmental management team.

• Direct and manage all aspects of Environmental Approvals associated with the Project on a day-to-day basis

• Coordinate with the Design Team to ensure that designs meet the requirements of the Output Specifications

• Establish and maintain working relationships with relevant governmental authorities and stakeholders through the Contracting Authority Representative.

• Review project documents (e.g., drawings, reports, and contracts) to identify permit and approval requirements.

• Lead the scheduling, arranging, and coordination of meetings with the city and other external stakeholders.

• Prepare, submit, and track all required environmental permits and approvals applications, including but not limited to TRCA VPR submissions, DFO authorisations under the Canadian Fisheries Act, MECP Species at Risk permit amendments etc. In addition, you will work closely, sometimes in a lead role, in the development and application of EASRs, PTTW, and CoT/CoM tree permits).

• Utilize the Project PLAA Tracking System to track the progress of environmental PLAAs throughout the project and ensure that all permit conditions are recorded in the Tracking System and being implemented, including reporting requirements and renewals.

• Coordinate environmental input to the permit tracker and permit repository to manage records of comments, responses, submissions, and resubmissions of permit applications.

• Working collaboratively with the PLAA Manager to ensure key project permits are supported with necessary environmental related input and review.

• Ensure that all plans and records related to environmental permits and approvals are updated and uploaded into procurement packages and registries as required by Government Authorities and Contracting Authority.

• Direct the preparation of additional plans and reports as required by environmental permits and approvals.

• Identify potential issues affecting environmental permits and approvals, define mitigation measures, and report to the Environmental Compliance Officer.

• Other duties assigned by the Environmental Manager.

• A bachelor’s degree in planning, engineering, environmental studies, architecture or a combination of education, training and experience

• Minimum ten (10) years of professional experience in municipal planning, building, construction and/or engineering.

• Knowledge of and experience acquiring permits, licenses and approvals for major infrastructure and transit projects, including direct experience in successfully obtaining permits and approvals from the TRCA or other Conservation Authorities within Ontario is essential

• Knowledge of relevant legislation, procedures and permit requirements, including but not limited to Ontario’s Transit Project Assessment Process, GO Transit Class EA, Environmental Assessment Act (Ontario), Ontario Water Resources Act as amended from time to time, railway corridor infrastructure and related construction projects

• Experience with carrying out effective stakeholder engagement related to securing Federal, Ontario and Municipal permit and approvals.

• Ability to liaise with other specialty consultants, contractors and Governmental Authorities.

• Experience in the design and/or construction industry or major infrastructure project.

• Working knowledge of commonly used desktop applications such as MS Office, Bluebeam or similar, AutoCAD, and SharePoint.

• Excellent Interpersonal and communication skills.

• Ability to work independently in high-paced environments.

• Working knowledge of design and construction industry practices.

• Knowledge of regulatory requirements, third-party permits, and approval processes, as well as environmental and property approvals pertinent to large infrastructure and transit projects.

• Sound judgment, excellent problem-solving skills, and exceptional attention to detail.

This role offers an annual base salary in the anticipated range of $98,000 –$130,000 CAD, with compensation determined based on experience, qualifications, and internal equity.

In addition to base salary, this role includes a total rewards package that supports employee well-being, development, and long-term growth, subject to company policies and applicable provincial employment standards, including:

• Paid vacation and sick leave

• Group benefits and EFAP from your start date, with premiums paid by ACCIONA

• Health Spending Account

• Learning, development, and internal career opportunities

• RRSP matching

• Performance-based discretionary bonus

• Share purchase program

ACCIONA has been given the Top Employer 2022, 2023, 2024 & 2025 certification in Canada, as well as the Top Employers North America 2022, 2023, 2024 & 2025 seal, which certifies the company's commitment to excellence in human resources management and those who focus on putting their people first through their exceptional HR policies. As a company that values diversity as a source of talent, we work to foster an inclusive environment that promotes respect, belonging and engagement so that all people can participate on an equal opportunity basis. We invite everyone to apply regardless of origin, circumstances, background or condition.