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Planner (Land Use Planning)

Job ID:

244193

Posting status:

Open

Organization:

Ministry of Municipal Affairs and Housing

Division:

Municipal Service Office Central Region - Planning

City:

Toronto

Position(s) language:

English

Job term:

2 Permanent

Job code:

12106 - Community Planner 4

Salary:

$1,485.01 - $1,871.11 Per week*
*Indicates the salary listed as per the OPSEU Collective Agreement.

Play a central role in shaping land use planning decisions that influence how Ontario's fastest-growing urban communities evolve.

In this exciting land use planning role, you'll guide complex land-use planning files, support evidence-based decision-making, and collaborate with municipalities and partners across the Greater Golden Horseshoe. Ontario is growing, and strong land use planning plays a critical role in building safe, strong and sustainable communities. At the Ministry of Municipal Affairs and Housing (MMAH), we work closely with municipalities, Indigenous communities and partners across the province to support effective land use planning, strong local economies and a high quality of life for Ontarians.

As a Planner (Land Use Planning) in the Community Planning and Development (Central Urban) Unit, you will work on complex land use planning files across Toronto, Mississauga, Vaughan and Hamilton. You will contribute planning analysis and advice that supports consistent, high quality provincial input and well reasoned recommendations on land use planning matters in Ontario's largest urban centres.

You will be part of a collaborative, inclusive team environment where shared learning and cross disciplinary collaboration are central to how work is delivered. Our office is welcoming and encouraging, and offers a unique opportunity to work at the forefront of land use planning in Canada's most populous region. Our leadership team is approachable, kind, and dedicated to helping everyone succeed.

This role offers the opportunity to contribute directly to high profile land use planning files and play a meaningful role in shaping Ontario's fastest growing communities, while continuing to build the experience and expertise that support longer term career growth.
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About the job

In this position, you will:

• Lead the review and analysis of complex planning applications, develops options and recommendations to support government decision-making
• Identify issues with land use policy programs or legislation and recommend changes or improvements in program structure/delivery
• Prepare, present, lead and participate in meetings, seminars, workshops and educational sessions on matters
• Provide guidance and advice on provincial planning interests and the development of municipal official plans

What you bring to the team

Technical knowledge and experience:

You have:

• experience in land use planning and demonstrated knowledge of the Ontario planning system, related legislation, policies and Ontario government priorities, policy development and decision-making processes.
• strong leadership, organization, and project management skills to work with and lead multidisciplinary teams and multiple projects

Research and analytical skills:

You have:

• strong analytical skills to review data and information, and advise on planning applications and projects to address complex policy and land use related planning issues
• proven research skills to undertake complex studies, analyze information and develop models for various planning activities, such as environmental, land use and social planning matters

Communication and interpersonal skills:

You have:

• experience preparing briefing materials and reports using word processing, presentation, data management and spreadsheet software
• demonstrated written and oral communication skills to effectively communicate complex information to senior management, and the Minister
• effective consultation and negotiation skills to work with other ministries, municipal councils, Indigenous communities and officials, planning groups
• ability to collaborate and work with teams, across divisions and ministries.
• ability to represent the Ministry as an expert witness at various boards, Tribunals and OLT hearings, etc.

Don't meet every qualification?

If you are excited about this position and meet most, but not all, of the listed qualifications, please still consider applying. We recognize that no one person might have every qualification in this job ad, and you just might be the right candidate!

How we support diversity, inclusion and accessibility

We are building an inclusive workforce that reflects the communities we serve. We encourage everyone interested in working with us to apply, including people with disabilities, Indigenous, Black and racialized individuals, as well as people from all ethnicities, cultures, sexual orientations, gender identities and gender expressions.

Our hiring process is accessible, consistent with Ontario's Human Rights Code and the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act, 2005. We are working to prevent and remove barriers in our hiring processes and can offer accommodation to address specific needs related to Code-protected grounds such as disability, family status and religion. For more information about accommodation during the hiring process please contact us.

Learn more about the work the OPS is doing to create an inclusive, anti-racist, accessible and diverse workplace:

• diversity, equity and inclusion initiatives
• accessibility
• Anti-Racism Policy

What we offer

The Ontario Public Service is one of Ontario's largest employers. Employees work for a wide range of ministries, with offices in more than 70 cities across the province. We offer:

• a career that can grow across ministries and job functions

• flexible learning and developmental opportunities, including education and mentorship programs

• many employee networks offering support for and education about underrepresented groups

This role comes with a comprehensive compensation and benefits package that includes:

• a defined-benefit lifetime pension plan (guaranteed, ongoing inflation-protected income after retirement)

• group health, dental, life and disability benefits

• a range of vacation and leave options

• an Employee and Family Assistance Program, which provides confidential counseling services

This position is based in a downtown Toronto office, offering convenient access to public transit and proximity to the energy and diversity of the downtown core.

Additional information:

Apply by:

Thursday, May 21, 2026 11:59 pm EDT

Position details:

• 2 English Permanent, 777 Bay St, Toronto, Toronto Region

Compensation group:

Ontario Public Service Employees Union

Work hours:

Schedule 3-A

Category:

Lands and Resources

Posted on:

Wednesday, May 6, 2026

Note:

• Less qualified applicants may be considered on an underfill basis.
• The information that you provide for the purpose of this competition and the results from this competition may be used to fill other positions. These positions may be of various tenures including short-term assignments. Your information and the results from this competition will be retained for the purpose of filling vacancies in accordance with the applicable collective agreement or policy provisions.
• T-MA-244193/26(2)

How to apply:

• You must apply online.

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Language requirements and assessment:
All external Ontario Public Service (OPS) job ads are posted in English and French. Check the "position(s) language" section at the top of each job ad for the language requirements. For all roles, candidates are assessed in English, the business language of the OPS. If the position is bilingual (English/French), you'll also need to pass a French-language proficiency test.

Exigences en matière de langue et évaluation:
Toutes les offres d'emploi externes de la fonction publique de l'Ontario (FPO) sont affichées en français et en anglais. Consultez la section « Langue du ou des postes » en haut de chaque offre d'emploi pour connaître les exigences linguistiques. Pour tous les postes, les candidats sont évalués en anglais, la langue d'affaires de la FPO. Si le poste est bilingue (anglais/français), vous devrez également passer un test de compétences linguistiques en français.

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