Permit Operations Lead (Bilingual - French/English)
Remote$70k - $100kFull-timePosted 1mo ago
About the role
Lead the end-to-end permit operations for PermitFlow in a bilingual French/English capacity, driving customer success, process optimization, and team development within Ontario/Canada-based remote role.
Responsibilities
- Serve as the primary resource for customers, keeping them informed on permit status, timelines, and requirements.
- Provide training, coaching, feedback, and direction to junior team members and oversee their work.
- Oversee the end-to-end lifecycle of permit applications, including researching requirements, preparing forms, gathering documentation, and submitting applications to the relevant authorities.
- Produce detailed reports on permit progress, delivering regular updates to customers and stakeholders.
- Continuously identify opportunities for improvement, implementing best practices to streamline workflows and enhance operational efficiency.
- Guarantee that all permit applications are complete, accurate, and compliant with jurisdictional standards and requirements.
- Track permit statuses proactively and engage with authorities to move applications forward efficiently.
Qualifications
- 3-5+ years of relevant experience in construction permitting, project management, or similar role—ideally in a SaaS or tech-driven environment.
- Bilingual: English and French
- Based in Ontario or willing to relocate to the area
- Permitting expert with residential or commercial permitting experience in Quebec, including direct work with municipalities
- Exceptional project management skills
- Outstanding communication and cross-functional collaboration skills
- Leadership experience preferred (2+ years) in leading and mentoring teams
- Customer-centric mindset with experience in customer success, customer experience, or sales
- Critical thinker and problem-solver, able to stay calm under pressure
Skills
Required:Customer relationship managementProject managementBilingual communication (English & French)
Benefits
- Competitive salary and meaningful equity in a high-growth company
- 100% company-paid base medical, dental, and vision coverage for employees + healthcare FSA
- Unlimited PTO and paid family leave
- Home office & equipment stipend
Last updated Sep 16, 2026. Interested? Apply on the company site.

About PermitFlow
TurboTax for Construction Permitting
Intuitive workflow software that helps general contractors and developers identify the optimal permitting process and needed application forms for a particular project, and then easily fill the relevant paperwork to prepare a robust application package.
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