Job Requisition ID:Time Type:Full time
Employee Group:Staff
Job Category:Facilities Planning and Logistics
Employment Type:Temporary
Department:Vice-President, Administration and Finance - Research and Technology Park
Hiring Range:$80,248.28 - $100,310.35
Posting Information:This posting is for an existing vacancy.
Term: 3 years
Job Description:Primary PurposeThe Campus Planner leads and supports campus-wide planning initiatives that guide the University's long-term physical development. The role provides expert analysis on land use, zoning, environmental compliance, and regulatory impacts; manages planning projects; and serves as a primary liaison with municipal authorities. Working closely with Sustainability, Infrastructure, and Real Estate units, the role supports informed decision-making to ensure campus development aligns with institutional priorities, regulatory obligations, and principles of accessibility, sustainability, and responsible land stewardship.
Key AccountabilitiesPlanning and Project Management- Leads and oversees the implementation, maintenance, updating, and monitoring of the Campus Plan and other strategic land use planning and campus development initiatives, including North Campus and R+T Park.
- Translates the Campus Plan into actionable and prioritized initiatives, ensuring alignment with institutional priorities, clear ownership, appropriate resourcing, and coordinated partnerships to support implementation.
- Monitors and evaluates progress of the Campus Plan, identifies progress and barriers, and supports integrated reporting and continuous improvement to inform decision-making and future planning.
- Analyzes campus land use, building footprint, site circulation, open space, infrastructure, and environmental context to guide long-term campus growth and use.
- Prepares regulatory analyses, feasibility studies, data reviews, and planning reports; determines when environmental assessments are required and coordinates assessment processes as needed.
- Collaborates with internal teams (e.g., Space Planning, Plant Operations, Sustainable Transportation, Legal and Immigration Services) and external consultants to coordinate planning, design, and development efforts.
- Project manages planning initiatives, including management of schedule, budget, deliverables, internal and external engagement.
- Reviews site plan proposals, supports development review processes, and contributes to the preparation of requests for proposals (RFPs) for development projects.
- Manages multiple projects simultaneously, ensuring they are delivered on time and within budget.
- Facilitates communication between project teams, consultants, and stakeholders.
- Works with relevant stakeholders to review capital project proposals for alignment with the Campus Plan, design guidelines, accessibility standards, sustainability commitments, and land-use objectives, and identified opportunity to advance Campus Plan objectives through existing projects.
- Supports GIS mapping to develop maps, diagrams, presentations, and planning visuals to support planning recommendations.
- Supports land acquisition and disposition processes by reviewing and revising reports, topographical maps, and land surveys to inform planning and development decisions.
- Participates in the President's Advisory Committee on Design (PACOD) and other relevant internal committees, providing expertise on campus planning, development, and land use to support informed decision-making and design guidance.
Municipal Liaison and Regulatory Monitoring- Monitors and provides guidance on municipal, regional, and provincial planning, zoning, environmental, or regulatory changes as it relates to land use, planning, and campus properties.
- Acts as a University's liaison with municipal authorities to support campus planning, development, and regulatory compliance.
- Provides expert guidance on how external regulatory changes impact campus operations, property leases, future development, and long-term strategy.
- Liaises with municipal planning and transportation staff on matters related to land-use policy, zoning conformity, infrastructure upgrades, and development approvals.
- Supports the preparation of municipal submissions, transportation studies, environmental impact reviews, and other documentation required for regulatory processes.
Environmental and Regulatory Compliance- Stays abreast of university and government policies related to development, sustainability, or any other policies that impact the University from an urban planning perspective.
- Establishes and maintains strong relationships with other units internal to the University to consult on urban planning that overlaps with other enterprises at the University.
- Ensures planning activities comply with municipal bylaws, provincial legislation, environmental requirements, heritage considerations, and campus sustainability standards.
- Contributes to the development and refinement of campus planning policies, and design guidelines.
- Integrates accessibility, equity, sustainability, and environmental stewardship into campus planning practices and recommendations.
- Manages storm water monitoring and compliance obligations for North and North-West Campus, ensuring alignment with campus growth and development initiatives.
- Supports storm water management planning in coordination with campus growth and development projects.
- Prepares required reporting and liaises with relevant municipal and regulatory bodies to maintain compliance.
- Identifies emerging storm water risks and opportunities to improve monitoring, mitigation, and infrastructure planning.
Required QualificationsEducation- Undergraduate degree in urban planning, environmental planning, architecture, geography, environmental studies, or a related field required.
- Graduate degree in planning or a related discipline preferred.
- Additional training or certifications in planning, GIS, sustainability, environmental assessment, or municipal regulatory frameworks are considered assets.
- Eligibility for or membership in a professional planning association (e.g., OPPI, CIP) is an asset.
Experience- 5-10 years of progressive experience in urban planning, campus planning, municipal planning, land-use planning, or related fields.
- Demonstrated experience interpreting and applying planning policy, zoning regulations, development approvals, and environmental or heritage considerations.
- Experience managing complex planning projects, consultant teams, and multi-stakeholder engagement processes.
- Experience working in public-sector, institutional, or municipal environments is an asset.
Knowledge/Skills/Abilities- Strong knowledge of land-use planning, zoning and regulatory frameworks, environmental planning, sustainability practices, site planning, campus mobility, and infrastructure context.
- Ability to analyze planning policy, interpret regulatory changes, and develop recommendations that support institutional priorities.
- Demonstrated ability to manage multiple concurrent projects with accuracy and attention to detail.
- Strong analytical, problem-solving, and critical-thinking skills, including the ability to assess complex planning scenarios and propose viable solutions.
- Excellent communication skills (written, visual, and verbal), including the ability to prepare planning documents, briefing notes, presentations, maps, and diagrams.
- Exceptional interpersonal and relationship-building skills, with the ability to work effectively with faculty, staff, senior administrators, consultants, and external agencies.
- Ability to manage high workload, competing deadlines, and sensitive or confidential information with sound judgement.
- Familiarity with university operations and the intersection of planning with research, space management, sustainability, transportation, and facilities is an asset.
- Proficiency with planning and mapping tools (e.g., GIS, CAD, or spatial analysis software).
