ASSISTANT PLANNER

City of Toronto • $94K — $102K *

Toronto, ON M4E 3Y1In-Person

Education, Government & Non-Profit

5 - 7 years of experience

More than 3 months ago

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Qualifications

Post-secondary certificate/diploma in heritage conservation or equivalent experience.
Experience in the Heritage Preservation field.
Experience engaging with the public and collaborative work teams.
Ability to apply the Ontario Heritage Act and related processes.
Research proficiency using diverse methodologies and data sources.
Strong verbal and written communication skills.
Proficiency in relevant computer software (e.g., Microsoft Office, Adobe, SketchUp).

Responsibilities

Check heritage permit applications for compliance with guidelines and standards.
Evaluate heritage planning initiatives and their implications.
Organize and participate in informational meetings about planning proposals.
Respond to information requests from various stakeholders.
Prepare presentation materials including maps and charts.
Collect and analyze data related to cultural heritage and urban land use.
Design and implement surveys and heritage planning studies.

Benefits

Involvement in a dynamic planning department.
Exposure to historic projects and properties.
Opportunity for professional development in a fast-paced environment.
Collaboration with a diverse team of experts.
Flexibility in working hours with a standard workweek.

Full Job Description

Job ID: 56977
Job Category: Policy, Planning & Research
Division & Section: City Planning, CP Urban Design
Work Location: City Hall, 100 Queen Street West
Job Type & Duration: Full-time, 1 Temporary (ends October 9, 2026)
Hourly Rate: $45.21 - $49.52
Shift Information: Monday to Friday, 35 hours per week
Affiliation: L79 Full-time
Number of Positions Open: 1
Posting Period: 21-July-2025 to 05-Aug-2025

An exciting opportunity has arisen to join Heritage Planning at the City of Toronto. You would be part of Canada's largest and most dynamic planning department and would have a varied caseload that includes some of Toronto's most interesting and historic properties. This is an ideal opportunity to gain experience in heritage planning in a fast paced environment and to influence the future of the city.

Major Responsibilities:

Reporting to the Program Manager, Heritage Planning (HP), the Assistant Planner will assist in one of the two teams of Heritage Planning (Policy & Research including the Toronto Heritage Survey initiative) and strive for excellence in the delivery of those services. Assistant Planners can move between the development review and policy and research teams.

Checks heritage permit applications for alteration of heritage properties to ensure agreement with the Official Plan, established standards and guidelines, Heritage Conservation District (HCD) plans and other relevant documents.
Evaluates the implications of a range of heritage planning initiatives, including heritage permits, minor variance applications, and nominations for the protection of heritage properties, and applications for heritage incentives.
Organizes and participates in meetings to exchange information on development proposals, policies under review, and other planning issues.
Responds to requests for information from HP staff, developers, consultants, staff from other agencies and governments, elected officials, and the public. Arranges for production of reports. Maintains Divisional reports, inventories and records.
Prepares maps, diagrams, charts, tables, and other presentation materials, manually or using computer programs/applications.
Collects, compiles, and analyzes data and information on historic, demographic, economic, legal, social, cultural and physical information relating to the determination of cultural heritage value, urban land use, heritage planning and archaeological related matters.
Designs, coordinates, and implements surveys and heritage planning studies.
Maintains Divisional reports and records.
Prepares and presents evidence and opinion before the Ontario Land Tribunal (formerly Conservation Review Board or Local Planning Appeal Tribunal)

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

Post-secondary certificate/diploma in heritage conservation or the equivalent combination of education and experience
Experience in the Heritage Preservation field.
Experience working with the general public and/or within a work team.

You must also have:

Ability to understand and apply the Ontario Heritage Act and related process for preserving heritage properties.
Ability to conduct research using a variety of methodologies and data sources requiring judgement and analytical thinking.
Demonstrated ability to interpret architectural and site plan drawings.

Well-developed verbal and written communication skills, including the ability to draft letters, prepare reports and deliver presentations.
Excellent customer service skills and to respond positively and professionally in an information service role.
Excellent organizational skills and the ability to work both independently with minimum of supervision and within a team environment to meet strict time constraints and deadlines.
Demonstrated interpersonal skills and evidence of conflict resolution skills with an ability to establish effective working relationships when dealing with the public, staff, external agencies, elected officials and other orders of government.
Demonstrated Knowledge in using a variety of computer software relevant to supporting the Division's requirements (e.g. Microsoft Office, Adobe, WebEx, SketchUp, Photoshop, IBMS/Amanda)
Knowledge of the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA), the Occupational Health and Safety Act and the regulations that apply to the job duties.
Knowledge of and experience of working with the Planning Act.

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