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About the job

As Senior Planner, you will:

- serve as a project lead on the review of municipal official plans at all stages, from preliminary implementation planning through impact analysis and effective project tracking
- review and analyze municipal planning documents and other planning initiatives for consistency with provincial interests
- provide sound planning advice and recommendations on behalf of the Ministry regarding implementation of provincial land use planning policy, legislation and programs
- consult with and build collaborative relationships with municipalities, ministries, Indigenous communities and stakeholders
- lead negotiations to resolve planning and policy issues

What you bring to the team

Technical knowledge

- knowledge of and experience in interpreting and applying land use planning systems and processes, policies, and legislation (e.g. the Provincial Planning Statement and the Planning Act)
- knowledge of planning theories, principles, practices and standards and can testify as an expert in land‑use planning matters before the Ontario Land Tribunal (OLT) as necessary

Project management and organizational skills

- leadership and organizational skills to oversee multiple projects and manage diverse, multi‑disciplinary teams from conception through to completion
- experience in assigning tasks, tracking progress, and reporting results effectively

Communication, negotiation and relationship management skills

- experience consulting and managing relationships with contacts at all levels, including ministries and stakeholders
- the ability to build consensus, negotiate,



mediate, and resolve conflicts
- proficiency in documenting and sharing complex information with senior management, staff, ministries, and municipal planners
- the ability to create reports, briefing materials, and presentations
- skills in consulting, advising, and facilitating to develop and implement planning policies and programs with ministries and stakeholders

Research and analytical skills

- evaluate strategies, identify issues, and provide recommendations on planning matters
- conduct research and analyze findings to identify impacts and develop options
- perform complex studies and create models and plans for various planning activities
- assess policy changes, identify gaps, and evaluate their impacts
- prioritize issues and monitor financial performance and productivity

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 racialised 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.

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

What we offer

- a defined benefit pension plan
- maternity and parental leave top‑up benefits which includes adoptive parents
- life and disability insurance
- comprehensive resources to support mental health and wellness
- versatile work arrangements
- collegial and professional work culture
- career growth and development opportunities across multiple business areas
- on‑the‑job training to support your success in the role
- a convenient downtown location close to a range of services, amenities and frequent transit

Additional information

Address: 2 English Temporary, duration up to 18 months, 777 Bay St, Toronto, Toronto Region

- Association of Management, Administrative and Professional Crown Employees of Ontario

Accommodation is available under the Ontario's Human Rights Code.

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📌 Senior Planner (Land Use Planning) (Toronto)
🏢 Municipal Affairs and Housing | Affaires municipales et Logement
📍 Toronto