Transit-Oriented Senior Planner: Community Planning

City of Toronto; Toronto; Hybrid; CAD 100,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

A municipal government in Toronto is seeking a Senior Planner for its City Planning Division. The successful candidate will lead complex transit-related planning projects and engage various stakeholders to achieve the city's policy objectives. Preferred qualifications include post-secondary education in planning and experience with large developments. The role offers a competitive hourly rate and supports a hybrid working environment.

Benefits

Hybrid work model

Flexible work arrangements

Qualifications

• Experience in planning approval for large development projects.
• Ability to balance political and community interests.
• Strong community engagement experience.

Responsibilities

• Lead the delivery of complex planning-related transit projects.
• Engage public and stakeholders in the planning process.
• Prepare for and act as an expert witness in planning tribunals.

Skills

Advanced knowledge of the Planning Act

Highly developed communication skills

Project management skills

Conflict resolution skills

Technical analysis skills

Education

Post-secondary education in planning

Eligibility for membership in the Canadian Institute of Planners

Tools

Word

Excel

PowerPoint

Job description

A municipal government in Toronto is seeking a Senior Planner for its City Planning Division. The successful candidate will lead complex transit-related planning projects and engage various stakeholders to achieve the city's policy objectives. Preferred qualifications include post-secondary education in planning and experience with large developments. The role offers a competitive hourly rate and supports a hybrid working environment.