• Job ID: 58644
• Job Category: Policy, Planning & Research
• Division & Section: City Planning, CP Strategic Initiatives Policy & Analysis
• Work Location: Metro Hall, 55 John Street
• Job Type & Duration: Full-time Permanent Vacancy
• Salary: $113,683.00 - $155,216.00
• Shift Information: Monday to Friday, 35 hours per week
• Affiliation: Non-Union
• Number of Positions Open: 1
• Posting Period: 05-Aug-2025 To 26-Aug-2025

Toronto is home to more than 3 million people whose diversity and experiences make this great city Canada’s leading economic engine and one of the world’s most diverse and livable cities. As the fourth largest city in North America, Toronto is a global leader in technology, finance, film, music, culture, and innovation, and consistently places at the top of international rankings due to investments championed by its government, residents, and businesses. In a workplace where growth is fostered and diversity is celebrated, a team of approximately 35,000 employees is the driving force behind the City of Toronto’s ability to provide programs and services to residents, businesses, and visitors to this community.

The Senior Project Manager, Land Economics is a new role within the City Planning Division that has been created to ensure that all aspects of City planning are informed by a clear understanding of land economics and the development market. As part of the inter-disciplinary City Planning management team and reporting to the Director & or Manager of, Strategic Initiatives, Policy & Analysis, the Senior Project Manager, Land Economics leads land economic analysis, projects, research and studies for strategic planning and decision-making purposes to guide the physical, environmental and social wellbeing of the City. The Senior Project Manager has a passion for city building and applies land economics expertise to developing and implementing workable solutions for complex policy challenges, offering a holistic perspective that informs the division’s decision-making, plans, and strategies.

In this role, the Senior Project Manager actively engages in major policy and planning initiatives by evaluating land economics for different development and land use policy options and offering expert advice to integrate and align current planning activities with broader strategic objectives and Council priorities. By leveraging external and community expertise, industry trends, and intergovernmental partnerships, the Senior Project Manager contributes to expediting the delivery of evidence-based outcomes responding to Toronto’s most pressing planning challenges.

Collaboration is essential to success in this role. The Senior Project Manager will engage in city planning activities outside the division and the City, representing the City on planning matters to ensure seamless coordination within the organization and with other jurisdictions, where appropriate. Additionally, they will serve as a liaison with Development Review staff and other City divisions and agencies, strengthening relationships and bridging perspectives between city-wide and local planning priorities. The role also involves working closely with the Chief Planner and the Directors’ team to provide strategic advice on key policy discussions, ensuring that decision- making processes are well-informed and forward-thinking.

Among the strengths you bring to the role of Senior Project Manager, Land Economics will be the following key qualifications:

1. Post-secondary education in a professional discipline pertinent to the job function, combined with relevant management experience or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
2. Extensive experience in land economics initiatives, planning policies, processes and associated municipal issues, including developing pro forma and market analysis models.
3. Extensive experience in the effective delivery of complex assignments from inception through to implementation involving multiple stakeholders, with minimal direction, while balancing stakeholder, political and community interests.
4. Extensive experience, skills, and ability to motivate, lead, supervise and develop assigned staff and oversee consultants.
5. Proficiency in the following competencies: highly developed human relations, communications, conflict resolution skills, political acumen and ability to develop strong internal and external relationships.
6. Ability to thrive in an environment with frequent and competing deadlines in a rapidly changing environment.
7. Must be able to work independently and demonstrate initiative and creativity in problem solving.
8. Eligibility for membership in the Association of Ontario Land Economist or related professional organization.
9. Knowledge and application of the Occupational Health and Safety Act, knowledge of related legislative, contractual obligations and corporate policies.

Why You Will Love Working Here:

• We recognize the need for flexibility and offer a hybrid working environment that will provide you with an appropriate work-life balance required to thrive in today’s fast paced world.
• You will be part of a talented, multi-disciplinary City Planning team that is committed to innovation and excellence in City building.
• We offer a strong benefits package which includes competitive salaries, vacation and other unique offerings
• We offer an excellent defined benefit pension plan bringing added value to our overall compensation package through OMERS.
• We support ongoing learning and development and offer educational opportunities with tuition subsidies.
• Opportunities to join and take an active role with City’s Communities of Inclusion comprised of employees who share a common identity, lived experience and/or set of interest and support each other’s professional development, sense of belonging and promote a culture of inclusion.

Hybrid Work Program

The City of Toronto's Workplace Modernization Program is re-imagining how we work in our workplace. Its vision is to provide flexibility to our employees around how we work and where we work. It will also support a better work-life balance, improved job satisfaction and employee engagement. Improving the work experience is at the core of this program and everyone plays a significant role in its realization. We have introduced the Hybrid Work Program which supports a more modern and flexible way of working. The hybrid approach will allow us to keep the best of remote work while integrating the important aspects of in-person collaboration and team-work.

Equity, Diversity and Inclusion

The City is an equal opportunity employer, dedicated to creating a workplace culture of inclusiveness that reflects the diverse residents that we serve. Learn more about the City’s commitment to employment equity.

Accommodation

The City of Toronto is committed to creating an accessible and inclusive organization. We are committed to providing barrier-free and accessible employment practices in compliance with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA). Should you require Code-protected accommodation through any stage of the recruitment process, please make them known when contacted and we will work with you to meet your needs. Disability-related accommodation during the application process is available upon request. Learn more about the City’s Hiring Policies and Accommodation Process.