Planner / Urban Designer (Fixed Term 10 -12 months)

Infrastructure Ontario; Toronto; Hybrid; CAD 82,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

Infrastructure Ontario is seeking a Land Use Planner to provide expertise in planning and development projects. The role involves strategic advice, project management, and collaboration with government partners to enhance provincial land use policies. Join a forward-thinking team committed to modernizing Ontario's infrastructure with a flexible work environment and comprehensive benefits.

Benefits

Flexible hybrid work approach

Comprehensive health benefits

Support for professional development

Diverse and inclusive culture

Virtual healthcare options

Qualifications

• Intermediate experience in land use planning and project development.
• Knowledge of planning policies in Ontario (MCIP RPP preferred).
• Ability to manage multiple projects and priorities.

Responsibilities

• Provide land use planning and design expertise for various projects.
• Lead teams in strategic planning and development advice.
• Monitor planning legislation changes impacting provincial lands.

Skills

Analytical thinking

Interpersonal skills

Design sketching

Graphic communication

Proficiency in AutoCAD

Knowledge of planning policies

Education

University Degree in Planning, Urban Design or related discipline

Tools

AutoCAD

Adobe Creative Suite

Job description

Infrastructure Ontario (IO), an Ontario crown corporation, provides a wide range of services to support the Ontario government’s initiative to modernize and maximize the value of public infrastructure and realty. IO has been recognized domestically and internationally for the way it does business and the success it has had with its major projects, real estate services, infrastructure lending, commercial projects, and development mandate. IO delivers some of the most complex, ambitious commercial and land development solutions for the Province and continues to evolve and expand its capabilities to maximize its public impact and deliver on its vision of creating a connected, modern and competitive Ontario.

Real Estate Services provides comprehensive property management services for government owned and leased properties, offering end-to-end real estate accommodation options to client ministries to ensure safe and secure operations through asset management, capital planning, and project management solutions. It also provides strategic asset planning services to MOI to maximize the value of government assets through portfolio planning and rationalization. IO currently oversees the management of the Greater Real Estate Portfolio (GREP) comprised of more than 42 million rentable square feet of space on behalf of the Province.

Position Purpose : Provide professional land use planning and design expertise, analysis, strategic advice, and recommendations for government decision-making for real estate, development, project delivery, value enhancement, and divestment projects to protect portfolio value and advance provincial priorities.

What You Will Do :

• Advise IO colleagues and government key partners on planning, design and development opportunities, constraints, requirements, and strategic alignment of program and real estate priorities.
• Lead and team with Senior Planners and / or Director to provide strategic planning, design and development advice.
• Manage Planning Act applications to secure approvals for planning and development projects.
• Provide and interpret technical land use planning expertise and real estate market knowledge.
• Monitor and respond to changes in planning legislation, policy, and regulatory framework and their impact to provincial lands.
• Develop community master plans, conceptual site plans, massing studies, shadow impact studies, development feasibility analysis and review of impacts of surrounding development applications.
• Provide subject matter expertise to planning and development projects related to built form, site layout, parkland and public realm design, transit supportiveness, and other identified priorities

What We Are Looking For :

• University Degree in Planning, Urban Design or related discipline(s).
• Intermediate experience in land use planning and experience working with development projects, from master planning to site specific design plans, with a strong understanding of built form typologies, quality graphic communication, and design sketching skills.
• In-depth knowledge of planning policies and processes in Ontario MCIP RPP (Member of the Canadian Institute of Planners, Registered Professional Planner), achieved or candidate member in process.
• Strong knowledge and proficiency in AutoCAD and 3D modeling
• Graphic computer software proficiency in Adobe Creative Suite specifically InDesign, Photoshop and Illustrator.
• Strong analytical and strategic thinking skills.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to manage multiple projects and priorities.
• Proactive and detail-oriented.

What We Offer :

• Commitment to creating a diverse, equitable, and inclusive culture that promotes a sense of belonging and represents and reflects the needs of the communities we serve.
• A flexible, hybrid work approach that allows colleagues to find balance between their professional and personal lives and making the most of the benefits of working remotely and purpose-driven in-person collaboration opportunities.
• A comprehensive package that covers health, dental, vision, out-of-country care, paramedical services, and more.
• Support for professional development opportunities for all colleagues through a broad range of learning programs that include in-person and online training, leadership development, and support for colleagues’ well-being.
• IO will also cover the costs associated with up to two membership and license fees per year for eligible employees if directly related to the employee’s role.
• Access to a suite of virtual healthcare options to support non-urgent medical needs.
• A convenient, central location in downtown Toronto at 1 Dundas Street West that is easily accessible by public transit.

This posting will close on Thursday, June 5, 2025 @ 5 : 00 pm.

Please note that interviews will occur on a rolling basis until the role is filled.

The hiring range for this position is $82,800 - $124,100 with a corresponding job level of P4 . The exact compensation will align based on the skills, knowledge and experience of the candidate.

After reviewing the qualifications listed above, we want you to know that we understand you may not meet all the qualifications described, but still encourage you to apply, as you may have other relevant expertise and experience that you can bring to the role.

At Infrastructure Ontario, we strive to create a culture that encourages a diverse equitable and inclusive environment that fosters belonging. We believe that experience comes in many forms and through learning from each others’ differences and perspectives gives us strength. We are committed to enhancing our culture and encourage applications from all walks of life. Let us know if you require any accommodations for the selection process, by contacting the Talent Acquisition Team.

Candidates who are members of Indigenous, Black, racialized and 2SLGBTQ+ communities, persons with disabilities, and other equity deserving groups are encouraged to apply, and their lived experience will be taken into consideration as applicable to the posted position.

At Infrastructure Ontario, we use AI in our applicant tracking system to improve the efficiency and fairness of recruitment. Your application will be reviewed by both AI and our hiring team for a thorough evaluation. Please note that final hiring decisions are made solely by our experienced hiring team.