Senior Planner – Land Development

Kimley-Horn; Toronto; On-site; CAD 110,000 - 140,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Financial wellness

Healthcare benefits

Time off & flexibility

Professional development

Family-friendly benefits

Job summary

Kimley-Horn in Toronto is seeking an experienced Senior Planner to lead complex, private-sector land development projects from concept to approval. You will work directly with developers, investors, and multi-disciplinary teams to shape approvals for the GTA.

The role offers ownership of projects and relationships, with a growth path into leading a Toronto land development planning practice and expanding client engagements.

Qualifications

• Degree in Urban Planning or related field.
• 6+ years of land development planning experience in Ontario.
• Full membership or eligibility with OPPI / CIP.
• Strong working knowledge of Toronto and GTA municipal processes and approvals.
• Demonstrated experience managing complex development applications from due diligence through approval.
• Established or developing relationships within the development community (developers, landowners, municipalities).
• Excellent communication, negotiation, and client management skills.
• Proven ability to work in a deadline-driven, fast-paced consulting environment.
• Business development mindset and interest in long‑term career growth.

Responsibilities

• Lead entitlement strategy and execution for residential, mixed-use, commercial, and industrial developments across the GTA.
• Manage and prepare planning applications, including: OPA, ZBA, SPA, Draft Plans of Subdivision.
• Serve as a key advisor to private-sector clients, guiding projects through the full approvals lifecycle.
• Navigate the Ontario Planning Act, PPS, Growth Plan, and municipal frameworks.
• Coordinate closely with in-house civil engineering, transportation, and landscape architecture teams to deliver integrated solutions.
• Lead project teams, manage budgets and schedules, and ensure high-quality deliverables.
• Represent clients in meetings with municipalities, agencies, and stakeholders.
• Support negotiations and positioning for approvals, including potential involvement in OLT processes.
• Identify and pursue business development opportunities with existing and new developer clients.
• Mentor junior staff and help build Kimley-Horn’s planning presence in the Toronto market.

Education

Degree in Urban Planning or related field

Job description

Overview

Kimley-Horn is seeking an experienced Senior Planner to join our growing Land Development practice in Toronto. This is an opportunity to lead complex, high-impact private sector projects across the Greater Toronto Area, working directly with developers, investors, and multidisciplinary teams to bring projects from concept to approval.

Our Toronto team is expanding rapidly, and we are looking for a planner who thrives in a fast-paced, client-focused consulting environment and is excited to take ownership of projects and relationships.

Growth Opportunity

This role is positioned for planners who want to move beyond project delivery into client leadership and business development, with a defined path toward building and leading a land development planning practice in Toronto.

Responsibilities

Shape the Future of the GTA

As a Senior Planner focused on land development, you will:

• Lead entitlement strategy and execution for residential, mixed-use, commercial, and industrial developments across the GTA
• Manage and prepare planning applications, including:
  • Official Plan Amendments (OPA)
  • Zoning By-law Amendments (ZBA)
  • Site Plan Approval (SPA)
  • Draft Plans of Subdivision
• Serve as a key advisor to private-sector clients, guiding projects through the full approvals lifecycle
• Navigate the Ontario Planning Act, Provincial Policy Statement (PPS), Growth Plan, and municipal frameworks
• Coordinate closely with in-house civil engineering, transportation, and landscape architecture teams to deliver integrated solutions
• Lead project teams, manage budgets and schedules, and ensure high-quality deliverables
• Represent clients in meetings with municipalities, agencies, and stakeholders
• Support negotiations and positioning for approvals, including potential involvement in Ontario Land Tribunal (OLT) processes
• Identify and pursue business development opportunities with existing and new developer clients
• Mentor junior staff and help build Kimley-Horn’s planning presence in the Toronto market

Qualifications

• Degree in Urban Planning or related field
• 6+ years of land development planning experiencein Ontario (consulting strongly preferred)
• Full membership or eligibility withOPPI / CIP
• Strong working knowledge ofToronto and GTA municipal processes and approvals
• Demonstrated experience managing complex development applications from due diligence through approval
• Established or developing relationships within thedevelopment community (developers, landowners, municipalities)
• Excellent communication, negotiation, and client management skills
• Proven ability to work in a deadline-driven, fast-paced consulting environment
• Business development mindsetand interest in long‑term career growth

Why Kimley-Horn?

At Kimley-Horn, we do things differently. People, clients, and employees are at the forefront of who we are. Clients know we prioritize achieving their goals and growing their success. Employees know our culture and approach to business are built on a desire to provide an environment for everyone to flourish. Our commitment to quality is only as good as the people behind it— that’s why we welcome and develop passionate, hardworking, and proactive employees. We take pride in how our employee retention, robust benefits package, and company values have led to Kimley-Horn’s placement on the Fortune “100 Best Companies to Work” list for 19 years!

Key Benefits at Kimley-Horn

• Financial Wellness: Access to a combined RRSP and DPSP retirement program with employer contributions and performance-based bonuses
• Healthcare Benefits: Comprehensive extended healthcare coverage including dental, vision, and a Healthcare Spending Account (HCSA)
• Time Off & Flexibility: Vacation time and flexible work scheduling
• Professional Development: Tuition reimbursement and extensive internal training programs
• Family-Friendly Benefits: Parental leave top-up program, family-building benefits, and childcare support resources