New Posting - Winnipeg Airport Authority

The Winnipeg Airport Authority is currently recruiting a Permits Coordinator

• Responsible for receiving internal and external (FAP) permit applications, conducting submittal reviews, coordinates departmental reviews, issues permit approval notifications, tracks work progress and maintain project files. Ensures work approved by permit is completed in accordance with WAA requirements, applicable Building codes and development standards;

• Coordinates WAA involvement in municipal building permit and occupancy permit application processes;

• Provides construction coordination assistance to tenants and external applicants. This involves meeting with tenants, tenant contractors to ensuring they are aware of the Airport rules and regulations, operational requirements, and site access requirements;

• Monitor tenant construction and work progress, including monitoring of municipal building permit status for on airport works;

• Ensures FAP close out submittals including as-built drawing records are received from applicants; and

• Coordinates WAA underground utility locates requests.

• College Diploma or Vocational school in a related field, such as construction management, architecture, drafting, building codes, book keeping or accounting;

• Experience with commercial construction, facility management, building permits process, Building Codes, or AutoCAD drafting;

• Experience leading a specialized program, coordinating activities, resources, equipment, and information;

• Strong computer skills and experience using Document Management Software (Hummingbird DM), MS Office: (Word, Excel, Outlook, Project, Power point) AutoCAD, and Adobe Pro;

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills;

• Must have excellent interpersonal skills and a willingness to work in a team setting;

• Ability to manage time effectively; and

• Knowledge of Transport Canada Aerodrome Standards (TP312), Airport operations and maintenance procedures will be considered an asset.

jobapplications@waa.ca

Application deadline: 2017-02-08

The Organization

The Winnipeg Airports Authority (WAA) is a community-based, non-share capital corporation that operates, manages, maintains, and invests in the Winnipeg James Armstrong Richardson International Airport and affiliate businesses. Operating on a multi-site property, the WAA is responsible for airport operations, security, facilities, parking, ground transportation, and communications.

With an ever-expanding airport campus, WAA is a critical player in the development of one of Canada’s strategic transportation hubs. As a perennial “Top Manitoba Employer”, the WAA prides itself as an organization that attracts engaged employees with the right skills, in the right place, and at the right time.

The Opportunity

Winnipeg Airports Authority Inc. has an opportunity for a Permits Coordinator within our Planning and Infrastructure Department. The department works include planning, development, implementation and management of airport infrastructure and tenant development projects. The Permits Coordinator position facilitates the WAA’s Facility Alteration Permit (FAP) program. Work will include coordination of WAA’s permit application and approval process.

Responsibilities include:

Selection Criteria include:

Condition of employment is the ability to obtain and maintain an Airport Restricted Area Identification Card.
Send your resume and cover letter, indicating your salary expectations, quoting Project 17-005 in the subject line by closing date February 8, 2017.

Winnipeg Airports Authority
Human Resources
249 - 2000 Wellington Ave.
Winnipeg, MB, R3H 1C2
Fax: 204-987-9105

The WAA is an employment equity employer; aboriginal persons, women, visible minorities and individuals with disabilities are encouraged to self-declare in their covering letter. For further information, or to apply please click here