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VINCI Construction Grands Projets Canada,a subsidiary of VINCI Construction Grands Projets, part of the VINCI Group, construction worldwide leader, specialized in the design and construction of major civil engineering and building works in Canada is hiring a

Permit Coordinator

What is the project?

The Pickering Nuclear Generating Station refurbishment program involves designing and building a new deep-water intake in Lake Ontario to improve the plant's cooling system. This will involve:

• A5 km-long tunnel, built by a pressurized TBM (10.5 m diameter slurry TBM);
• Two vertical shafts (onshore and offshore);
• An offshore modular intake structure, resting on the lake bed.

The project is distinguished by its proximity to an active nuclear site, requiring rigorous standards of safety, planning and coordination.

What you will do:

You will coordinate and manage the issuance and tracking of H&S work permits for all site activities, ensuring compliance with safety and quality standards. You will work closely with project teams to anticipate permit needs and resolve issues efficiently.

Concretely, your tasks will be:

• Identify all necessary permits required for the project, including construction, environmental, and operational permits.
  
• Manage the full process for issuing work permits (hot work, excavation, ground disturbance, Log Out Tag Out, lifitng ...) on BeSafe.
  
• Conduct regular audits of work permits and related documentation to ensure ongoing compliance with internal procedures and regulatory requirements.
• Coordinate with Construction, H&S, Quality, and Planning teams to anticipate upcoming work permits needs.
• Review project documentation (drawings, diagrams, reports, contracts) to determine permits and approval requirements.
• Ensure compliance with all local, state, and federal regulations related to permitting.
  
• Identify potential issues that could delay work and propose/implement mitigation measures.
• Serve as the primary point of contact between the project team and regulatory agencies.
  
• Act as a key interface between field teams and management, ensuring work is authorized, coordinated, and safely executed.
• Maintain accurate records of all permit applications, approvals, and related correspondence
  

Your skills:

• Electrical or Mechanical trade background (electrical preferred due to work protection complexity).
• Minimum 7 years of professional experience, including at least 5 years in supervisory or superintendent roles.
• Strong, handson expertise in work permit systems and solid functional knowledge of HSE requirements.
• Experience managing permits on complex and highrisk projects, ideally involving tunneling, major construction, confined spaces, or subaqueous environments.
• Proficiency with digitalized health & safety tracking systems, ensuring accurate documentation and digitalized monitoring .
• Ability to coordinate with multiple stakeholders (subcontractors, construction, and client).
• Strong communication and problem-solving skills
• Detail-oriented, organized, and rigorous

What do we have to provide:

• Annual gross compensation ranging from CAD 100 000 to CAD 115 000 depending on experience and profile;
• 4 vacation weeks & 3 emergency/sickness days paid;
• Annual bonus;
• Group Health Insurance (premium participation including virtual health care system);
• Career development opportunities;
• A cosmopolite and inclusive work environment;
• Attractive and challenging project.

The Mindset We Value:

• A desire to contribute to meaningful change.
• Fresh, innovative thinking.
• A strong appetite for learning and continuous improvement.
• The ability to adapt and take on new challenges.

About Vinci Construction Grands Projets:

Subsidiary of the VINCI Group,VINCI Construction Grands Projets Canadais involved in large-scale construction and civil engineering projects in Canada. The headquarter ofVINCI Construction Grands Projets Canadais based in Montral, Qubec. We are currently involved in three major construction projects in Ontario valued at several billion Canadian dollars.

• The construction of the subway line south in Toronto, involving a six-kilometer tunnel and associated excavation work. The project includes the design, construction, and handover of all tunnels (twin tubes of 6 km each), 7 stations (turnkey for: 1 at-grade station and 6 underground stations) and civil engineering works.

• Extension of the Confederation Line in Ottawa, one of the components of Phase 2 of the city's O-Train system, which includes the design, construction, and financing of 27.5 km of light rail infrastructure. The work also includes 4 kilometers of cut-and-cover tunnels, 20 engineering structures, 16 stations and a light maintenance facility.

• The Pickering Nuclear Generating Station refurbishment program includes the design and construction of a new deep water intake in Lake Ontario to improve the plant's cooling system. This project will include a 1.5 km long tunnel, excavated by a pressurized tunnel boring machine (10.5 m diameter slurry), two vertical shafts (onshore and offshore), and a modular offshore intake structure, resting on the lakebed. This project is notable for its proximity to an active nuclear site, requiring rigorous standards of safety, planning, and coordination.

AtVINCI Construction Grands Projets Canada, we believe that diversity is a source of wealth and strength. We are committed to creating an inclusive working environment where every individual is valued and respected. We strongly encourage applications from members of Aboriginal communities and strive to ensure fair and respectful employment opportunities. We recognise the unique contributions of indigenous peoples and are committed to supporting their professional development. By joining our team, you will be part of a company that celebrates diversity and actively works to promote inclusion.