Senior Project Manager

Municipal Affairs and Housing / Affaires municipales et Logement; Toronto; On-site; CAD 80,000 - 105,000; Full time

Job summary

A Provincial Housing Agency in Ontario is looking for a Senior Project Manager to lead land-use planning initiatives. The role involves strategic leadership, providing project management expertise, and analysis on contentious land-planning issues. Ideal candidates will have strong knowledge of the Planning Act and excellent communication skills. This is a temporary position with a duration up to 18 months located in Toronto.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of the Planning Act and related legislation.
• Experience leading multi-branch project teams.
• Strong advisory and presentation skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead research and analysis for land-use planning files.
• Provide project management and leadership expertise.
• Draft briefing notes and Treasury Board submissions.

Skills

Strategic leadership

Project management

Knowledge of Planning Act

Interpersonal communication

Research skills

Education

Education related to land-use planning

Job description

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The Office of the Provincial Land and Development Facilitator (OPLDF) is an independent advisory agency that resolves planning and development issues related to provincial policies. Its role has expanded to cover a wide range of projects and services. Ministries, municipalities, businesses, and individuals in Ontario can request assistance. The Provincial Land and Development Facilitator and Deputy Facilitators operate impartially to help parties reach agreements or settlements.

Use your strategic leadership, professional experience, and good judgment to support the OPLDF. Apply your land-use planning analysis, knowledge of government priorities, and familiarity with municipal processes.

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About the job

Supporting the work of the Provincial Land and Development Facilitator, you will :

• Lead the research and analysis of multiple high-priority and politically sensitive land-use planning files, issues and projects
• Provide project management, leadership and professional planning expertise to multiple stakeholders
• Provide information, strategic advice, analysis, and recommendations to senior management on contentious land-planning issues, and to support decision-making
• Actively participate in facilitated discussions, and provide background materials for meetings
• Draft appropriate briefing notes and Treasury Board Submissions
• Liaise with ministry and external stakeholders to consult, evaluate and respond to issues
• Provide advice and input to support recommendations of the PLDF

What you bring to the team

Knowledge

You have :

knowledge of the Planning Act, planning system, related legislation, policies, and Ontario government priorities

knowledge of the decision-making process and accountability frameworks to interpret policy and program related issues

knowledge of and familiarity with municipal government processes

good judgement and tact to recommend strategic directions and approaches to issue resolution and facilitation strategy and tactics

Strategic Leadership and Project Management

provide strategic advice and recommendations.

lead multi-branch and multi-agency project teams.

determine project success criteria, performance metrics, and deliverables.

Research and Issues Management

conduct research, develop options and make evidence-based recommendations

identify and prioritize, coordinate and lead planning issues analysis to assess / determine options / impacts / risks

Interpersonal and Communication Skills

apply strong advisory and presentation skills to provide expert advice to senior management and stakeholders

develop and maintain strategic partnerships

apply dispute resolution to address conflicts

work effectively with inter-ministerial partners

convey complex information with discretion and confidentiality

Don't meet every qualification?

If you are excited about this position and meet most, but not all, of the listed qualifications, please still consider applying. We recognize that no one person might have every qualification in this job ad, and you just might be the right candidate!

How we support diversity, inclusion and accessibility

We are building an inclusive workforce that reflects the communities we serve. We encourage everyone interested in working with us to apply, including people with disabilities, Indigenous, Black and racialized individuals, as well as people from all ethnicities, cultures, sexual orientations, gender identities and gender expressions.

Our hiring process is accessible, consistent with Ontario's Human Rights Code and the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act, 2005. We are working to prevent and remove barriers in our hiring processes and can offer accommodation to address specific needs related to Code-protected grounds such as disability, family status and religion. For more information about accommodation during the hiring process please contact us.

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Additional information

Address :

1 English Temporary, duration up to 18 months, 777 Bay St, Toronto, Toronto Region

Compensation Group : Association of Management, Administrative and Professional Crown Employees of Ontario

Understanding the job ad - definitions

Schedule : 6

Category : Consulting and Planning

Posted on : Monday, July 7, 2025

Note :

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Remember :

The deadline to apply is Monday, July 28, 2025 11 : 59 pm EDT . Late applications will not be accepted.

We thank you for your interest. Only those selected for further screening or an interview will be contacted.

The Ontario Public Service is an inclusive employer.

Accommodation is available under the Ontario's Human Rights Code .

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Temporary

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