Permits, Licences and Authorizations (PLA) Coordinator – Alto project / Cadence

: 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. Context: As part of the Alto high-speed rail project, SYSTRA, within the Cadence consortium, is seeking a Permits, Licences and Authorizations (PLA) Coordinator to manage and coordinate a team of specialists in permits, licenses, and authorizations (PLA) in Quebec. The role also involves supporting the planning, coordination, and monitoring of the regulatory and administrative requirements necessary for the project’s progress, as well as liaising with the relevant regulatory authorities. The person in this position will play a central role in identifying the required approvals, developing permitting strategies, and coordinating efforts with the relevant authorities. Missions/Main Duties: **Management of the PLA Specialist Team in Quebec:** Manage and coordinate the PLA specialist team, assign responsibilities and priorities based on project needs, and ensure that their work is integrated into project timelines and deliverables. Foster collaboration within the team and with other disciplines, support the resolution of issues, and regularly monitor the progress of the work. **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, eng