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PLANNER POLICY & RESEARCH

 

  • Job ID: 58498
  • Job Category: Policy, Planning & Research
  • Division & Section: City Planning, CP Strategic Initiatives Policy & Analysis 
  • Work Location: Metro Hall, 55 John Street
  • Job Type & Duration: Full-time, 1 Permanent vacancy, 1 Temporary (12 month) vacancy
  • Hourly Rate: $57.02 - $62.48
  • Shift Information: Monday to Friday, 35 hours per week
  • Affiliation: L79 Full-time
  • Number of Positions Open: 2
  • Posting Period: 08-Aug-2025 to 29-Aug-2025
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The Planner, reporting to the Project Manager and/or Manager, Policy, will undertake planning, policy, research, and development review assignments. This position will focus on housing policy implementation with a focus on leading the review of rental housing demolition applications. 

Other work will include the review of development files that involve rental housing intensification and/or the provision of affordable housing, supporting the development of new housing policy and regulation, and conducting housing market research and analysis.



Major Responsibilities

  • Researches and drafts policy planning reports and makes recommendations to City Council and to Standing Committees.
  • Provides support and professional expertise to Planners within the City Planning and Development Review Divisions undertaking planning studies and/or review of development applications. 
  • Assesses, formulates and implements policy and/or programs as required.
  • Develops and implements project plans for work assignments, balances and delivers on a diverse and challenging work program and meetings deadlines.
  • Liaises with staff from City Planning and other City Divisions, citizens, community groups, individuals, property owners, planning professionals such as consultants, planners, solicitors and other stakeholders.
  • Represents the City Planning Division by making presentations to the general public, committees of City Council, stakeholders and agencies of local and/or senior governments.
  • Conducts planning studies, policy analysis and/or research including the development and recommendation of policies, research findings and planning studies.
  • Advises Divisions on existing and emerging policy matters. Acts as an expert witness on behalf of the City at the Local Planning Appeal Tribunal and provides policy leadership, cooperation and advice to other departments in the Corporation.
  • Works effectively with staff from City Planning, other City Divisions, citizens including community groups, individuals, property owners, planning professionals such as consultants, planners, solicitors and other stakeholders as required on behalf of the City in order to achieve the City's planning and policy objectives.
  • Delivers high quality work both on an individual basis and as a team member.

 

Key Qualifications
Your application must describe your qualifications as they relate to:

 

1. Post-secondary education in planning, urban geography, architecture, public policy or a professional discipline pertinent to the job function or an equivalent combination of education and experience.

2. Experience related to: housing markets, rental housing and/or housing planning policies, and interpreting and applying housing policies through development applications for the housing position

3. Experience in formulating and implementing policy and analysis while balancing political, community and other stakeholder interests.

4. Experience with planning legislation, procedures and issues affecting municipal planning policy.

5. Experience using appropriate research methodologies to properly apply to and interpret census data.

6. Membership or eligibility for membership in the Canadian Institute of Planners.

You must also have:

  • Ability to work with assignments demanding critical judgement, analytical thinking and problem solving and to meet tight deadlines.
  • Ability to perform effectively on an individual level and in team settings.
  • Highly developed verbal and written communications skills with the demonstrated ability to present complex information to a variety of audiences.
  • Proficient in applying conflict resolution skills in complex multi-stakeholder situations.
  • Ability to develop and maintain solid internal and external relationships.
  • Applied knowledge of the Planning Act, provincial policies and legislation related to land use planning, Occupational Health and Safety Act (OHSA) and other relevant regulations/legislation.
  • Ability to support the Toronto Public Service values to ensure a culture that champions equity, diversity and respectful workplaces.

 

Hybrid Work Program
The City of Toronto's Workplace Modernization Program is re-imagining how we work in our workplace. Its vision is to provide flexibility to our employees around how we work and where we work. It will also support a better work-life balance, improved job satisfaction and employee engagement. Improving the work experience is at the core of this program and everyone plays a significant role in its realization. We have introduced the Hybrid Work Program which supports amore modern and flexible way of working. The hybrid approach will allow us to keep the best of remote work while integrating the important aspects of in-person collaboration and team-work.



 

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Equity, Diversity and Inclusion

The City is an equal opportunity employer, dedicated to creating a workplace culture of inclusiveness that reflects the diverse residents that we serve. Learn more about the City’s commitment to employment equity.

Accommodation

The City of Toronto is committed to creating an accessible and inclusive organization. We are committed to providing barrier-free and accessible employment practices in compliance with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA). Should you require Code-protected accommodation through any stage of the recruitment process, please make them known when contacted and we will work with you to meet your needs. Disability-related accommodation during the application process is available upon request. Learn more about the City’s Hiring Policies and Accommodation Process.

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