Overview
Are you someone with strong technical and leadership capabilities? Do you enjoy building relationships and working collaboratively in a team environment with both internal and external stakeholders? Are you a thought leader, a trusted advisor and a problem solver? If you enjoy entrepreneurship and innovation, this opportunity is for you As someone with excellent communication skills and business acumen, you will thrive in our fast‑paced and agile environment.
Responsibilities
What your day will look like
Planning & Design
Manage projects and coordinate a variety of land development planning projects
Liaise with public and private agencies, as well as additional stakeholders with diverse perspectives
Commit to the career development of staff, including technical direction, training recommendations, coaching and mentoring
Contribute to business development and coordination of client relationships and business growth in the GTHA and throughout Ontario and Canada including client interactions, networking, proposal preparation, and presentations
Travel to other business locations and Dillon offices for the purposes of executing your responsibilities, internal/external client relationship development, chance/project research, acquisition and project delivery
Learning & Development
Commit to self‑development and ongoing learning and professional development
Contribute to Dillon’s corporate profile through active participation in professional associations and committees and periodic participation and presentations at industry/professional conferences
Qualifications
What you will need to succeed
A degree in planning, geography or a related field, preferably at the Master’s level
Full membership in the Ontario Professional Planners Institute (OPPI)
Experience




Minimum of five (5) years of progressive land use planning and project management experience in the consulting industry and/or the public sector
Strong understanding of land use planning and development, sustainable community design, urban redevelopment, and planning policy
Proven experience in managing land development planning projects
Demonstrated exceptional abilities in multidisciplinary teamwork
Excellent knowledge of the development industry and the land development approval process, and municipal planning policy
Strong communication, report writing, organization and interpersonal skills
Experience with the Ontario Land Tribunal (OLT) and/or Toronto Local Appeal Body (TLAB) is considered a strong asset
Compensation
$92,000 - $115,000
Dillon is including the salary range that we in good faith believe may offer for this position. It will be dependent on the successful applicant’s education, experience, and skills, in addition to internal equity and geographic region. Dillon reserves the right to pay outside of the posted range, contingent on factors unrelated to an applicant’s gender or other status protected by provincial and/or federal law.
Benefits
Employee share purchase plan
Dillon is 100% employee owned and share ownership is open to all employees.
A competitive compensation package
Comprehensive health benefits
Generous retirement savings plan




Student loan repayment assistance with matching employer contributions
Flexible work hours and hybrid working options
Dillon values its staff and the contributions that are made each day and understands that work arrangements can differ based on personal needs and business needs. We are taking a trust‑based approach to offer a variety of flexible and hybrid work options to help balance the competing demands of work and personal life.
Learning and Development opportunities
As a knowledge‑based business, we use a composite approach to development including coaching to build the how, mentoring to share lessons, advising to round out perspectives, and co‑creation of knowledge through internal learning opportunities.
Focus on Innovation
The ability to anticipate, examine, and adopt new and innovative solutions is a crucial driver for the continual and progressive advancement of our business performance. In our culture, people are empowered to reflect and question current practices and seek forward looking solutions to today’s problems and tomorrow’s opportunities.
Employee and Family Assistance program
A variety of EFAP tools and online resources to support well‑being are available to all employees.
Goodlife Fitness Corporate Membership
Our employees can take advantage of reduced annual membership fees.
Wellness Subsidy
Our employees can take advantage of a wellness subsidy that can be put towards expenses for a variety of health and/or wellness related activities such as gym membership, purchase of home fitness equipment, yoga classes and dance classes.
Employment Equity, Diversity & Inclusion
Dillon is committed to employment equity and an inclusive, diverse

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🏢 Dillon Consulting
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