Urban Planning and Policy Expert

1 day ago


Ottawa, Ontario, Canada City of Toronto Full time
Senior Planner - Policy & Research

Location: Toronto, Ontario

About the Role

We are seeking a highly skilled Senior Planner to lead complex planning, policy, and research assignments in the City Planning Division. As a key member of our team, you will play a critical role in shaping the future of our city.

Key Responsibilities
  • Lead and coordinate complex planning studies, policy analysis, and research projects.
  • Monitor and interpret Provincial land use legislative changes, drafting responses on behalf of the City.
  • Conduct area-based and infrastructure-related analysis, coordinating staff and consultant teams as needed.
  • Represent the Division at Community Councils, Standing Committees, and meetings with community groups, citizens, elected officials, and managers of other divisions.
  • Facilitate stakeholder meetings and major community engagement initiatives, ensuring broad public participation and documentation of feedback.
Requirements
  • Post-Secondary education in a professional discipline pertinent to the job function (e.g. planning, architecture, urban geography, public policy) or any equivalent combination of education and experience.
  • Extensive experience leading and delivering complex projects related to planning, policy, and research studies.
  • Excellent strategic and conceptual skills to develop creative solutions.
  • Ability to balance political, community, and other stakeholder interests.
  • Extensive knowledge of the Planning Act, provincial policies, and legislation related to land use planning.
Benefits

This is a full-time, temporary vacancy with an estimated salary range of $66.15-$72.47 per hour, based on a 35-hour workweek. The City of Toronto is committed to creating an inclusive and accessible organization.



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