Posted 6 months ago
Senior Planner – Land Development
@ Kimley-Horn
Toronto, Ontario
Overview
Kimley-Horn is hiring a Senior Planner for its Land Development practice in Toronto to lead complex private-sector projects across the Greater Toronto Area. The role involves managing planning applications through approvals, advising developers, and mentoring junior staff. The posting requires 6+ years of land development planning experience in Ontario, full OPPI/CIP membership or eligibility, and a degree in urban planning or a related field.
Responsibilities:
- Lead entitlement strategy for GTA developments
- Prepare OPA, ZBA, SPA and subdivision applications
- Advise private-sector clients through approvals
- Lead project teams, budgets and schedules
- Represent clients with municipalities and agencies
Requirements summary:
- Degree in urban planning or related field
- 6+ years Ontario land development planning experience
- OPPI/CIP full membership or eligibility
- Strong knowledge of Toronto and GTA approvals
- Business development mindset
Tools & skills
Benefits mentioned
Source and dates
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- Employer posting date
- 2026-05-22
- First seen by our source
- 2026-10-14
- Source record updated
- 2026-10-21
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Job details
| Seniority | Senior |
| Department | Social & community services |
| Experience | 6+ years |
| Hours per week | 40 (estimated) |
| Work setting | Office, Client sites |
| Position | Sitting and standing |
| Physical demands | physical low · computer high |
| Languages | English |
| Licences & certifications | OPPI, CIP |
| Education | Bachelor’s degree (required) |
| Fields of study | Urban Planning |
| Perks mentioned | Generous paid time off, Flexible hours, Generous parental leave, Retirement plan, Tuition support, Performance bonus, Childcare, Paid training |
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Kimley-Horn
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One of the nation's premier planning and design consulting firms.
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Kimley-Horn is one of the nation’s premier planning and design consulting firms. With nearly 10,000+ staff members in more than 150 offices across the U.S., we offer full services in a wide range of disciplines. Clients know us for the creativity of our solutions and the sense of urgency we bring to each and every project. We take a clients’-eye view of our work, planning and designing to accomplish the client’s goals in the most effective manner. A quality workplace is equally important to us, and the unique benefits we bring to our staff have been recognized by Fortune magazine (“100 Best Companies to Work For” and "100 Best Workplaces for Millennials") and Civil Engineering News (#1 “Best Civil Engineering Companies to Work For”).
- LinkedIn followers
- 172,047
- People associated on LinkedIn
- 9,868
- Reported office locations
- 421 Fayetteville St, Raleigh, North Carolina 27601, US
- Business categories
- Civil Engineering
- Other recorded names
- Kimley-Horn
- Specialties
- aviation
- environmental services
- ITS
- forensic engineering
- land development
- landscape architecture+planning
- land planning
- parking
- energy
- roads and bridges
- transit
- transportation
- water resources
- wireless communications
- and urban redevelopment
- Profile identifies a recruitment agency
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- Reported total investment
- 0
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Kimley-Horn is one of the nation’s premier planning and design consulting firms. With nearly 10,000+ staff members in more than 150 offices across the U.S., we offer full services in a wide range of disciplines. Clients know us for the creativity of our solutions and the sense of urgency we bring to each and every project. We take a clients’-eye view of our work, planning and designing to accomplish the client’s…
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Industry | Engineering Services |
| Company size | 5,001-10,000 employees |
| Headquarters | Raleigh, North Carolina |
| Organization type | Privately Held |
| Year founded | 1967 |
| Specialties | aviationenvironmental servicesITSforensic engineeringland developmentlandscape architecture+planningland planningparkingenergyroads and bridges |
| Open jobs on Jobsy | 5 |
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Overview
Kimley-Horn is seeking an experienced Senior Planner to join our growing Land Development practice in Toronto. This is an opportunity to lead complex, high-impact private sector projects across the Greater Toronto Area, working directly with developers, investors, and multidisciplinary teams to bring projects from concept to approval.
Our Toronto team is expanding rapidly, and we are looking for a planner who thrives in a fast-paced, client-focused consulting environment and is excited to take ownership of projects and relationships.
Growth Opportunity
This role is positioned for planners who want to move beyond project delivery into client leadership and business development, with a defined path toward building and leading a land development planning practice in Toronto.
Responsibilities
Shape the Future of the GTA
As a Senior Planner focused on land development, you will:
- Lead entitlement strategy and execution for residential, mixed-use, commercial, and industrial developments across the GTA
- Manage and prepare planning applications, including:
- Official Plan Amendments (OPA)
- Zoning By-law Amendments (ZBA)
- Site Plan Approval (SPA)
- Draft Plans of Subdivision
- Serve as a key advisor to private-sector clients, guiding projects through the full approvals lifecycle
- Navigate the Ontario Planning Act, Provincial Policy Statement (PPS), Growth Plan, and municipal frameworks
- Coordinate closely with in-house civil engineering, transportation, and landscape architecture teams to deliver integrated solutions
- Lead project teams, manage budgets and schedules, and ensure high-quality deliverables
- Represent clients in meetings with municipalities, agencies, and stakeholders
- Support negotiations and positioning for approvals, including potential involvement in Ontario Land Tribunal (OLT) processes
- Identify and pursue business development opportunities with existing and new developer clients
- Mentor junior staff and help build Kimley-Horn’s planning presence in the Toronto market
Qualifications
- Degree in Urban Planning or related field
- 6+ years of land development planning experience in Ontario (consulting strongly preferred)
- Full membership or eligibility with OPPI / CIP
- Strong working knowledge of Toronto and GTA municipal processes and approvals
- Demonstrated experience managing complex development applications from due diligence through approval
- Established or developing relationships within the development community (developers, landowners, municipalities)
- Excellent communication, negotiation, and client management skills
- Proven ability to work in a deadline-driven, fast-paced consulting environment
- Business development mindset and interest in long-term career growth
Why Kimley-Horn?
At Kimley-Horn, we do things differently. People, clients, and employees are at the forefront of who we are. Clients know we prioritize achieving their goals and growing their success. Employees know our culture and approach to business are built on a desire to provide an environment for everyone to flourish. Our commitment to quality is only as good as the people behind it— that’s why we welcome and develop passionate, hardworking, and proactive employees. We take pride in how our employee retention, robust benefits package, and company values have led to Kimley-Horn’s placement on the Fortune “100 Best Companies to Work” list for 19 years!
Key Benefits at Kimley-Horn
- Financial Wellness: Access to a combined RRSP and DPSP retirement program with employer contributions and performance-based bonuses
- Healthcare Benefits: Comprehensive extended healthcare coverage including dental, vision, and a Healthcare Spending Account (HCSA)
- Time Off & Flexibility: Vacation time and flexible work scheduling
- Professional Development: Tuition reimbursement and extensive internal training programs
- Family-Friendly Benefits: Parental leave top-up program, family-building benefits, and childcare support resources
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