Senior Planner

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Apply By: Tuesday, February 17, :59 pm EST

Senior Planner

Job ID:

239675

Posting status:

Open

Organization:

Ministry of Municipal Affairs and Housing

Division:

Housing Policy and Planning Division/Planning and Housing Policy Branch

City:

Toronto

Position(s) language:

English

Job term:

1 Temporary up to 12 months, with possibility of extension

Job code:

6A007 - Policy06

Salary:

$84, $124,487.00 Per year

Designing Ontario's future, today

Passionate about making a difference in Ontario's communities? Do you want to play a role in shaping the future of Ontario and inform decisions that will affect the quality of life of Ontarians for generations? Do you want to be part of helping to inform the province's land use framework? Consider this Senior Planner opportunity with the Ministry of Municipal Affairs and Housing. As a member of our team, you will have the chance to manage impactful projects that contribute to government decision-making and policy development related to land use, environmental sustainability, and economic growth. Your expertise will drive positive change, fostering vibrant communities and a sustainable future for all Ontarians.

Be part of an organization that values diversity, inclusion, accessibility and anti-racism while striving to create a better future for the people we serve.

If you're looking to take the next step in your career and contribute to shaping Ontario's future, consider joining our team at the Ministry of Municipal Affairs and Housing.

About the job

In this position, you will:

• guide, plan, and coordinate complex land use planning projects and consultations
• develop policy/research papers, legislative options, cabinet submissions, presentations, and briefing materials on various land use planning topics
• provide technical expertise and guidance to staff
• research emerging issues, making recommendations and advising senior ministry staff and other ministries
• engage with internal and external partners and facilitate consultations on land use planning topics

What you bring to the team
Policy and technical expertise:

You have:

• knowledge of and demonstrated experience with land use planning systems and processes and related fields (e.g. environmental planning)
• knowledge of and demonstrated experience with policy and program development and policy decision making processes
• the demonstrated ability to interpret, apply and develop possible revisions to related planning legislation, regulations, policies and programs (e.g. Provincial Policy Statement, the Planning Act, Greenbelt Plan)

Project management, leadership and research and evaluation skills:

You can:

• guide teams and manage projects from start to finish
• research and evaluate data and information to find solutions and make recommendations
• respond to requests, meet deadlines, and follow government policies
• manage time to handle many tasks

Consultation, negotiation and relationship management skills:

You can:

• work with people and build effective relationships
• facilitate groups and communicate information
• negotiate, mediate, and resolve conflicts
• help teams find solutions and reach conclusions

Communication and presentation skills

You have:

• exceptional written and verbal skills to create presentations, research papers, and briefing materials, and to explain complex information
• proven skills in working with others and leading groups to share and discuss information
• the ability to present research findings to senior staff on policy and program projects

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.

Learn more about the work the OPS is doing to create an inclusive, anti-racist, accessible and diverse workplace:

• diversity, equity and inclusion initiatives
• accessibility
• Anti-Racism Policy

What we offer

The Ontario Public Service is one of Ontario's largest employers. Employees work for a wide range of ministries, with offices in more than 70 cities across the province. We offer:

• a career that can grow across ministries and job functions
• flexible learning and developmental opportunities, including education and mentorship programs
• a comprehensive compensation and benefits package
• base salary that aligns to market trends with performance-based pay and scheduled salary progression
• tailored work arrangements, including opportunities like flex hours, self-funded leave and more
• a modern, friendly and accessible physical work environment

Additional information:

Apply by:

Tuesday, February 17, :59 pm EST

Position details:

• 1 English Temporary, duration up to 12 months, 777 Bay St, Toronto, Toronto Region

Compensation group:

Association of Management, Administrative and Professional Crown Employees of Ontario

Work hours:

Schedule 6

Category:

Policy and Analysis

Posted on:

Monday, February 2, 2026

Note:

• Less qualified applicants may be considered on an underfill basis.
• T-MA-239675/26

How to apply:

• You must apply online.

• Your cover letter and resume combined should not exceed five (5) pages. For tips and tools on how to write a concise cover letter and resume, review the Writing a Cover Letter and Resume: Tips, Tools and Resources.

• Customize your cover letter and resume to the qualifications listed on the job ad. Using concrete examples, you must show how you demonstrated the requirements for this job. We rely on the information you provide to us.

• Read the job description to make sure you understand this job.

• OPS employees are required to quote their WIN EMPLOYEE ID number when applying.

• If you require a disability related accommodation in order to participate in the recruitment process, please Contact Us to provide your contact information. Recruitment services team will contact you within 48 hours.

Language requirements and assessment:

All external Ontario Public Service (OPS) job ads are posted in English and French. Check the "position(s) language" section at the top of each job ad for the language requirements. For all roles, candidates are assessed in English, the business language of the OPS. If the position is bilingual (English/French), you'll also need to pass a French-language proficiency test.

Exigences en matière de langue et évaluation:

Toutes les offres d'emploi externes de la fonction publique de l'Ontario (FPO) sont affichées en français et en anglais. Consultez la section « Langue du ou des postes » en haut de chaque offre d'emploi pour connaître les exigences linguistiques. Pour tous les postes, les candidats sont évalués en anglais, la langue d'affaires de la FPO. Si le poste est bilingue (anglais/français), vous devrez également passer un test de compétences linguistiques en français.

Strengthening Ontario, together

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