PRIMARY PURPOSE
The Lead, Permitting is responsible for proactively managing permits for TransLink projects including being the primary contact on behalf of TransLink for all permit-related matters to municipalities and/or agencies within Lower Mainland. This role focuses on taking a lead role in managing the submissions and approval timelines of permits across multiple projects in TransLink portfolio, anticipating regulatory issues, managing multidisciplinary consultant inputs, and maintaining productive working relationships with municipal/agency reviewers with the ultimate goal of expediting permit approvals.
The successful candidate will manage the entire permitting lifecycle, from early due diligence of the required permits through permit issuance; ensuring applications are complete, strategic, and aligned with external expectations. The successful candidate will provide technical expertise and advanced knowledge of building code/permitting process to work with project directors and project managers for complete and accurate permit related submissions.
KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES
Manage a high volume of building permit applications from pre-submission through issuance across multiple Metro Vancouver municipalities
Coordinate and align submissions from architects, engineers, and specialty consultants to ensure consistency, completeness, and permit-readiness
Identify and resolve potential regulatory, zoning, and technical issues early to prevent review delays
Serve as the primary point of contact with municipal staff, utility companies, and other transportation agencies, responding to review comments and facilitating timely resolution
Organize and participate in pre-application meetings and technical consultations as required
Track permit timelines, milestones, and risks; provide clear reporting to internal stakeholders
Advise project teams on permitting strategy, including phased permits, early works, and partial approvals where appropriate
Maintain up-to-date knowledge of municipal processes, submission standards, and evolving regulatory requirements
Continuously improve internal permitting processes to reduce approval cycle times
Manages reporting staff, including selection, development, coaching, managing performance, assigning/reviewing work and all other people management practices.
