Planner, Construction, Civil Engineering
Job in
Toronto, Ontario, M5A, Canada
Listing for:
Parker Huggett
Full Time
position
Listed on 2026-02-22
Job specializations:
-
Construction
Civil Engineering, Environmental/ Urban Planning
Salary/Wage Range or Industry Benchmark: 150000 - 165000 CAD Yearly
CAD
150000.00
165000.00
YEAR
Job Description & How to Apply Below
Position: Planner – Permanent – 3123
Planner – Permanent – 3123 Toronto, ON
About the Opportunity
Lead Planning, Permits, Zoning & Site Plan Approvals for Secured, High‑impact Projects
Join a privately held, vertically integrated builder/CM with in‑house capabilities from early development through delivery. The organization values decisiveness, accountability, and disciplined execution, so approvals work translates directly into schedule certainty and tangible outcomes.
You will be the front‑end owner of planning and approvals across the GTA, partnering with project leadership to de‑risk and accelerate the path from concept to construction.
What you’ll lead:
End‑to‑end approvals: rezoning/OPA, Site Plan Control, minor variances, building permits, and agency interfaces (heritage, conservation, utilities)Municipal & stakeholder relations: develop trust with staff and councillors; prepare teams for pre‑apps, public meetings, and council/committee sessionsControls & reporting: maintain approval roadmaps (Gantt, risks, mitigations); brief leadership weekly and unblock issues fastConditions clearance & permit close‑out: proactively resolve conditions to enable site mobilization and maintain clean recordsAbout You
What you bring:
7–12+ years steering approvals for complex GTA developments (developer/GC, consultancy, or municipal background welcome)Command of the Planning Act, PPS/OPs/Secondary Plans, zoning by‑laws, Site Plan processes, Committee of Adjustment, building permit pathways, and multi‑agency coordinationTrack record compressing timelines through smart sequencing and complete submissionsStakeholder resilience: executive‑level communication, public‑meeting composure, and a bias for actionRPP/MCIP preferred; familiarity with project controls is an assetAbout the Job
Why this role:
Front‑end influence: your approvals roadmap sets the pace for delivery and riskPipeline with variety: Major Social infrastructure and Public Works vertical construction projects (Seniors Care, Hospitals, Police Stations etc.)Culture that backs you: safety‑first, outcomes‑driven, and supportive of decisive plannersGrowth & exposure: access to leadership and positively impact the start of these iconic projectsLocation: GTA (primary base in West GTA), with regional travel as required.
Compensation: $150,000 to $165,000
How to Apply
We truly appreciate your interest in this opportunity. Due to the high volume of applications we receive, we will only be reaching out to candidates whose experience most closely matches our partner’s needs. If we do not connect with you for this role, please know that we will gladly keep your profile in mind and reach out when other suitable opportunities arise.
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