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Urban Planning Director

2 months ago


Toronto, Ontario, Canada DMC Recruitment Full time
Senior Director, Urban Planning

DMC Recruitment is seeking a highly experienced Senior Director, Urban Planning to join our client's growing team in Toronto, Ontario. This is an excellent opportunity for a passionate individual to lead the Urban Planning department and promote sustainable and innovative planning practices throughout North America.

About Our Client

Our client is a leader in the Architecture, Design & Planning industry with over 40 years of experience. They have a strong and experienced leadership team, a great reputation, and a keen goal of building sustainable projects that better the communities they develop. They focus on connecting infrastructure with people and have won multiple awards for their work.

The Ideal Candidate

We are looking for a Senior Director, Urban Planning with excellent experience working with planning and policy development within the Ontario region. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in developing policies, working with developers, and understanding Provincial and Federal regulations around planning and urban planning processes. They will lead the Urban Planning department and help build strategies around urban planning principles that are sustainable, environmentally supportive, and detailed around placemaking and development.

  • Bachelor's degree in Urban Geography, Urban Planning, Architecture, or Landscape Architecture
  • Master's degree in Urban Planning
  • 10+ years of experience working within an Urban Planning environment with experience in private and/or public sector within Ontario
  • 5+ years of leading teams in the Urban Planning and Design sector
  • Excellent technical knowledge and design experience within the industry with experience working in a consulting environment
  • Portfolio of projects based in Ontario that are specific to Urban Planning/Planning Development
  • Experience developing policies, planning practices, and understanding the development and permit processes
  • Detailed approach to project management with an entrepreneurial mindset in developing a team and leading projects forward through to completion
  • High energy, innovative thinking, and a dynamic approach to design and planning
  • Excellent presentation and communication skills
What's in it for you?
  • Excellent, entrepreneurial company with a strong collaborative team and amazing reputation in the industry
  • Competitive compensation and benefits plan