Director of Planning
Posted: 05/14/2026
Employment Type:
Direct Hire
Job Category: Production and Operations
Job Number: 6949
Pay Rate: $120,000 - $140,000
Job Description
Our client, a dynamic company with a great team, is seeking a driven and experienced Director of Planning to lead and mentor their planning department. This is an exceptional opportunity for a professional who thrives in a fast-paced, collaborative environment and is eager to contribute to the growth of the company's urban development initiatives. The successful candidate will play a pivotal role in project oversight, business development, and fostering a positive team culture.
What our client has to offer:
- Competitive salary range of $130,000 to $145,000 annually
- Standard benefits package
- 15-20 days of vacation
- Opportunity for professional growth and to shape the future of the planning department
Responsibilities:
- Lead and mentor a team of planning professionals.
- Organize and implement urban development projects, disseminating tasks effectively to staff.
- Oversee projects and provide concise synopses of project status to leadership at the beginning of each week.
- Drive business development efforts, engaging with clients and being a forward-facing representative in the community (e.g., attending council meetings, client meetings).
- Interact effectively with staff, clients, and leadership, as well as external consultants such as engineers, environmental consultants, architects, and urban designers.
- Guide the team through all stages of planning projects, ensuring timely progression of files.
- Contribute to the recruitment of additional planning team members as the department grows.
Qualifications:
- Degree or graduate degree in urban planning.
- RPP (Registered Professional Planner) designation and membership with CIP (Canadian Institute of Planners) is preferred.
- 15-20 years of experience in urban development planning.
- Strong leadership and mentorship abilities.
- Proven experience in business development.
- Up-to-date knowledge of planning policies and legislation, particularly in Ontario, and familiarity with the Ontario Land Tribunal process.
- Experience collaborating with external consultants.
- 100% in-office presence is required.
This posting is for an open vacancy currently available within our client's organization. Interested and qualified candidates please apply today. We would like to thank all applicants however only those under consideration will be contacted.
To be eligible for this role, you must be legally eligible to work in Canada.
Please note that we use AI tools as part of our recruitment process to enhance efficiency and improve candidate experience.
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Meet Your Recruiter
Christine Troock
AVP, Recruitment Services
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