Senior Planner - Land Development

OverviewKimley-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 OpportunityThis 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.
ResponsibilitiesShape the Future of the GTAAs 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 experiencein Ontario (consulting strongly preferred)
Full membership or eligibility withOPPI / CIP
Strong working knowledge ofToronto and GTA municipal processes and approvals
Demonstrated experience managing complex development applications from due diligence through approval
Established or developing relationships within thedevelopment 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 mindsetand 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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