Description of the company:

Our client is an urban design, planning and engagement consultancy with studios in Toronto, Ontario, Hamilton, Ontario, and Vancouver, BC. They lead complex projects in cities all over the world and have an active practice across Canada and in the US, the Caribbean, Europe, and Asia. They are problem solvers who can help achieve successful outcomes for the full range of urban opportunities. Our client is a group of 80+ Planners, Urban Designers and specialized staff. The firm is led by 14 Partners and 4 Principals and supported by a complement of skilled professionals. They have diverse backgrounds, including architecture, landscape architecture, planning, public administration, engagement, geospatial analysis, graphic design and the visual arts. They combine our diverse perspectives to plan and design welcoming, thriving places – and have fun in the process.

Position Description:

As an Urban Planner based out of their Toronto office, you will be responsible for working with their team of Planners, Urban Designers, Graphic Designers, Associates, Principals and Partners to undertake a wide range of assignments on projects across all offices in Vancouver, Toronto and Hamilton.

Responsibilities:

• Under the guidance of the Project Leadership, work with multidisciplinary teams to advance complex projects;
• Under the guidance of the Project Leadership, support the analysis and summarization of policy documents, zoning-by-laws and background studies;
• Under the guidance of the Project Leadership, develop innovative policies, practices and outcomes;
• Under the guidance of the Project Leadership, support the preparation of reports, presentations, panels and other materials for communication with clients and project stakeholders;
• Work independently and exercise judgement on specific tasks to support the overall project team;
• Communicate clearly, professionally, and persuasively, both orally and in writing;
• Adapt and respond to a dynamic and fast-paced work environment;
• Quality control and troubleshooting of project work.
• Under the guidance of Project Leadership advance small projects; support the advancement of complex projects as part of a multidisciplinary team;
• Support and, where required, lead meeting facilitation with clients and at community consultation events in conjunction with Project Leads. Oversee and support the presentation of concepts at client and public meetings;
• Under the guidance of Project Leadership contribute to the preparation and management of client contracts and budgets; oversight of budget utilization and project risk management. Support budget revisions, invoice management and finalization. Follow up with clients as requested with regards to invoicing and collections, highlighting with Project Leadership when there are concerns. In collaboration with Project Leadership, manage the scheduling and logistics for meetings and consultation events;
• Under the guidance of Project Leadership, conduct the scheduling and logistics for meetings and consultation events;
• Under the guidance of Project Leadership, support optimal resource allocation and utilization for project teams;
• Report back to Project Leadership any key issues or concerns regarding project processes, budgets and client or subconsultant relations;
• Under the guidance of the Project Leadership, participate in and support marketing and business development discussions and initiatives working closely with the Business Development team;
• Under the guidance of the Project Leadership, support the preparation of responses to RFP's; strongly consider how to structure the components of an RFP and team members.

Must haves:

• 3-5 years minimum of post-graduation planning experience.
• Accredited professional Bachelor's Degree in planning.
• Experience in applying planning policy and regulations in Ontario including official community plans and zoning by-laws.
• Able to connect, engage and influence.
• Organized and detail oriented.

Nice-to-haves:

• Master's Degree in planning or a related field.
• Proven knowledge and/or experience working with GIS, and skills in advances data mapping, management and analysis.
• Basic skills in Adobe InDesign, Adobe Creative Suite software (i.e. Photoshop, Illustrator).
• A solid understanding of MS Office suite.
• Fluency in French or Mandarin is considered an asset.

Remote/HybridAt Axis, we consider all applications without regard to race, sex, age, colour, religion, nationality, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, or any characteristic protected by law. We encourage you to apply even if you don't meet every single requirement. We don't post all of the open positions so you might be a fit for a different role!