Location: Calgary, AB (Hybrid)
Estimated Duration: 12 Months
Our client a Multi-disciplined EPC is looking for a Permitting Specialist to join their team in Calgary, AB.
This role will oversee and enforce health and safety protocols on major , including roads, bridges, and infrastructure works. The ideal candidate will be highly organized, proactive, and hands-on in the field, ensuring full compliance with provincial and federal safety regulations.
Key Responsibilities:
- Lead the preparation, submission, tracking, and coordination of all permit applications required for construction, land development, and building activities.
- Act as a subject matter expert on the City of Calgary's permitting processes, including Development Permits (DP), Building Permits (BP), Road Use Permits, Excavation Permits, Utility Line Assignments (ULA), and other municipal approvals.
- Interpret City of Calgary bylaws, zoning regulations, and building codes to ensure project compliance.
- Coordinate with internal engineering, construction, and project management teams to gather required documentation and technical drawings for permit submissions.
- Develop and maintain relationships with City planners, reviewers, inspectors, and other officials to expedite review processes and resolve permitting issues.
- Track and report on the status of all active permits, proactively identifying and mitigating potential delays or compliance risks.
- Provide strategic advice on permitting timelines and potential impacts to project schedules.
- Stay current on regulatory changes and communicate updates to project stakeholders.
Qualifications:
- Minimum 3–5 years of experience in permitting or municipal approvals, ideally in the Calgary region.
- Strong working knowledge of City of Calgary permitting procedures, systems (e.g., VISTA, apply.calgary.ca, ePermits), bylaws, and development requirements.
- Experience supporting permitting on heavy civil construction projects (e.g., roads, bridges, underground utilities, land servicing).
- Familiarity with applicable Alberta Building Code and City of Calgary Land Use Bylaw.
- Excellent communication and negotiation skills to coordinate with both internal teams and municipal departments.
- Detail-oriented with strong organizational and tracking capabilities.
Nice to Have:
- Existing working relationships with City of Calgary Development Approvals or Building Services departments.
- Experience working for or with general contractors or engineering consultants on public infrastructure projects.
The pay range that the employer reasonably expects to pay for this position is between CA$45.00 and CA$55.00
Our voluntary benefits offering includes medical, dental, vision and retirement benefits.
Applications will be accepted on an ongoing basis.
Tundra Technical Solutions would like to thank you for the interest you have demonstrated in this opportunity. However, only candidates with the required skills will be contacted.
Tundra Technical Solutions is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. We welcome and encourage diversity in our workplace.
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