Urban Planning Specialist

4 weeks ago


Toronto, Ontario, Canada University of Toronto Full time

About the Opportunity:

The University of Toronto's School of Cities is seeking an experienced Urban Planner to support research, planning studies, and program activities for its Groundwork program. This initiative focuses on capacity building and network development for Social Purpose Real Estate (SPRE). The successful candidate will work with the Director and SPRE and Planning & Design Leads to provide site-specific advice for clients and organizations participating in training programs on requirements for their future development applications, potential mix of uses on their proposed real estate project, and support with curriculum development and coordinate training and mentorship opportunities.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Coordinating meeting schedules, agendas, materials, action and follow-up items
  • Drafting documents for knowledge translation purposes
  • Conducting analysis on research trends and other information to strengthen proposals
  • Conducting systematic literature reviews
  • Formatting research results to be presentable and easily comprehensible
  • Drafting presentation materials
  • Delivering presentations to promote programs, opportunities and/or initiatives
  • Advising on research project design

Requirements:

  • Master's Degree in Urban Planning
  • Minimum three (3) years minimum or equivalent work and relevant academic experience in urban planning and real estate development
  • Knowledge of real estate development, technical urban planning expertise, and partnerships support
  • Experience with land use planning, municipal approval process, drafting planning rationales for development applications, proposal writing and responding to Request for Proposals
  • Experience with both private and public sector-led urban development projects desired
  • Experience facilitating training and education programs
  • Knowledge of affordable housing development processes and financing, development charges, environmental regulations, and land use limitations
  • Research background in housing policy
  • Experience with data collection, methods, and developing key project milestones

What We Offer:

  • A dynamic and collaborative work environment
  • Opportunities for professional growth and development
  • A competitive salary and benefits package

How to Apply:

Please submit your application, including your resume and cover letter, to [insert contact information]. We thank all applicants for their interest; however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.



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