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About the Role

Infrastructure Ontario (IO) is seeking a Senior Advisor with a land use planning specialization to provide expertise, analysis, and strategic advice for government decision-making on real estate and land development projects. The role aims to protect or enhance the provincial real estate portfolio value and advance government priorities across Ontario.

Responsibilities

Provide professional land use planning expertise, analysis, and strategic advice throughout the Planning phase of IO’s development projects.
Manage external advisor teams to deliver planning certainty, site due diligence, design development, and land use planning review.
Undertake land use analysis and approvals required to prepare lands for development and/or divestment.
Conduct site reviews, including analysis, issues identification, concept development, financial analysis, and concept evaluation.
Support development of recommendations for government decision-making regarding real estate, development, value enhancement, and asset divestment.
Manage planning projects and support internal/external stakeholder discussions, client/vendor relationships, and multi-disciplinary teams.
Collaborate as part of a larger multi-disciplinary team to support the Transit Oriented Communities program and potentially other new mandates.
Conduct planning policy reviews and analysis of proposed land use planning legislation, policy, and regulatory frameworks.
Distill complex processes, analysis, and findings into clear reports, briefing notes, and presentations.
Communicate and present analysis and recommendations to senior leadership, government officials, and key partners.
Build and manage positive relations with Ministry clients and municipal officials.

Requirements

Knowledge and understanding of land use planning and land development.
Experience in municipal development approval processes (e.g., OPA, ZBA, SPA, Plan of Subdivision).
Knowledge of other permitting/authorities’ processes (e.g., TRCA, Metrolinx).
Knowledge of provincial planning structure and development legislation (e.g., Planning Act, Environmental Assessment Act, Ontario Heritage Act, PPS).
Ability to work collaboratively in a multi-disciplinary, inter-departmental team.
Ability to coordinate external advisory services.
Demonstrated project management experience of complex, multi-faceted development projects.
Ability to manage, coordinate, and track diverse project-based teams (scope development, project budget, schedule, issues tracking, reporting, consultant oversight).
Experience communicating with municipal authorities.
Ability to balance conflicting project demands to prioritize outcomes.
Proficiency in Microsoft Office, with strong PowerPoint skills.
MCIP RPP (Member of the Canadian Institute of Planners, Registered Professional Planner) achieved or candidate member in process.

Skills

Land use planning
Land development
Municipal development approval processes
Provincial planning structure and development legislation
Project management
Stakeholder engagement
Communication
Microsoft Office
PowerPoint
MS Project (asset)
Excel (asset)
Adobe Creative Suite (asset)

Location

1 Dundas St West

Work Type

Full-time

Experience Level

Senior Advisor
Project management experience

Education Level

MCIP RPP (Member of the Canadian Institute of Planners, Registered Professional Planner) achieved or candidate member in process.

Salary/Compensations

$93,100 to $115,000

Benefits

Commitment to creating a diverse, equitable and inclusive culture.
Professional development allowance.
Broad range of learning programs (in-person and online training, leadership development).
Support for colleagues’ well-being.

About the Company

Infrastructure Ontario (IO) is an Ontario crown corporation that provides services to modernize and maximize the value of public infrastructure and realty.
IO has been recognized domestically and internationally for its success with major projects, real estate services, infrastructure lending, commercial projects, and development mandate.
IO delivers complex, ambitious commercial and land development solutions for the Province.
IO continues to evolve and expand its capabilities to maximize public impact and deliver on its vision of creating a connected, modern, and competitive Ontario.

Equal Opportunity

Commitment to creating a diverse, equitable and inclusive culture that promotes a sense of belonging and represents and reflects the needs of the communities we serve.
We believe that experience comes in many forms and through learning from each others’ differences and perspectives gives us strength.
We are committed to enhancing our culture and encourage applications from all walks of life.
Let us know if you would benefit from any accommodations for the selection process, by contacting the Talent Acquisition Team.
Candidates of any race, gender, sexual orientation, ability, religion, place of origin or any other community are encouraged to apply, and their lived experience will be taken into consideration as applicable to the posted position.
We use AI in our applicant tracking system to improve the efficiency and fairness of recruitment. Your application will be reviewed by both AI and our hiring team for a thorough evaluation. Final hiring decisions are made solely by our experienced hiring team.