Overview Kimley-Horn is seeking an experienced Senior Planner to join our growing Land Development practice in Toronto. This is an opportunity to lead complex, high-impact private sector projects across the Greater Toronto Area, working directly with developers, investors, and multidisciplinary teams to bring projects from concept to approval.

Our Toronto team is expanding rapidly, and we are looking for a planner who thrives in a fast-paced, client-focused consulting environment and is excited to take ownership of projects and relationships.

Growth Opportunity This role is positioned for planners who want to move beyond project delivery into client leadership and business development, with a defined path toward building and leading a land development planning practice in Toronto.

Responsibilities Shape the Future of the GTA As a Senior Planner focused on land development, you will:

Lead entitlement strategy and execution for residential, mixed-use, commercial, and industrial developments across the GTA

Manage and prepare planning applications, including:

Official Plan Amendments (OPA)

Zoning By-law Amendments (ZBA)

Site Plan Approval (SPA)

Draft Plans of Subdivision

Serve as a key advisor to private-sector clients, guiding projects through the full approvals lifecycle

Navigate the Ontario Planning Act, Provincial Policy Statement (PPS), Growth Plan, and municipal frameworks

Coordinate closely with in-house civil engineering, transportation, and landscape architecture teams to deliver integrated solutions

Lead project teams, manage budgets and schedules, and ensure high-quality deliverables

Represent clients in meetings with municipalities, agencies, and stakeholders

Support negotiations and positioning for approvals, including potential involvement in Ontario Land Tribunal (OLT) processes

Identify and pursue business development opportunities with existing and new developer clients





Mentor junior staff and help build Kimley-Horn’s planning presence in the Toronto market

Qualifications

Degree in Urban Planning or related field

6+ years of land development planning experiencein Ontario (consulting strongly preferred)

Full membership or eligibility withOPPI / CIP

Strong working knowledge ofToronto and GTA municipal processes and approvals

Demonstrated experience managing complex development applications from due diligence through approval

Established or developing relationships within thedevelopment community (developers, landowners, municipalities)

Excellent communication, negotiation, and client management skills

Proven ability to work in a deadline-driven, rapid-paced consulting environment

Business development mindsetand interest in long‑term career growth

Why Kimley-Horn? At Kimley-Horn, we do things differently. People, clients, and employees are at the forefront of who we are. Clients know we prioritize achieving their goals and growing their success.

Employees know our culture and approach to business are built on a desire to provide an environment for everyone to flourish. Our commitment to quality is only as good as the people behind it— that’s why we welcome and develop passionate, hardworking, and proactive employees. We take pride in how our employee retention, robust benefits package, and company values have led to Kimley-Horn’s placement on the Fortune “100 Best Companies to Work” list for 19 years!

Key Benefits at Kimley-Horn

Financial Wellness: Access to a combined RRSP and DPSP retirement program with employer contributions and performance-based bonuses

Healthcare Perks: Comprehensive extended healthcare coverage including dental, vision, and a Healthcare Spending Account (HCSA)

Time Off & Flexibility: Vacation time and flexible work scheduling

Professional Development: Tuition reimbursement and extensive internal training programs

Family-Friendly Benefits: Parental leave top-up program, family-building benefits, and childcare support resources

📌 Senior Planner – Land Development (Winnipeg)
🏢 Kimley-Horn
📍 Winnipeg