POSITION SUMMARY
The Planning, Policy & Stakeholder Engagement team supports TPA in 3 key areas:

1. Pricing and Revenue Management

1. Real Estate Activities & Capital Initiatives

1. Policy Development, Stakeholder Engagement & Communications

Reporting to the Associate Director, Stakeholder Engagement & Policy Development, the Senior Planner manages the supply of parking and applies advanced research and analytical techniques by connecting the dots between operations, insights, and pricing to grow margins and profitability. In addition, the Senior Planner is the main representative for the TPA to other City Divisions and Agencies with respect to ensuring that the TPA's requirements are understood and respected in City-Building Initiatives such as joint venture developments involving TPA facilities, amendments to the Official Plan and Zoning By-laws, planning studies and Environmental Assessment reviews.
RESPONSIBILITIES
Research, Analysis and Reporting

• Prepares the on and off-street rate reviews including the coordination of data gathering/surveys and consultations with stakeholders.

• Prepares staff reports and briefing notes for submission to the Standing Committees of Council on behalf of the President, TPA, and to the meetings of the Board of Directors of TPA.

• Conducts parking supply and demand analyses in support of the TPA's development activities, including the preparation of reports for management consideration.

• Compiles and analyzes demographic, economic, social, cultural and physical data in the City of Toronto, and prepares reports on transportation issues affecting the TPA. Designs, conducts and/or coordinates research and analysis activities and surveys.

• Prepares and reviews City of Toronto by-laws and Municipal Code Chapters relating to parking and other transportation and planning matters.

• Monitors City initiatives to identify land-use changes and other activities which may impact on TPA initiatives.

• Designs, co-ordinates and undertakes various planning studies including traffic impact studies, technology assessments and reviews of internal and external policy initiatives.

• Maintains an awareness of developments and advancements in the transportation planning field.

Policy Creation and Guidance

• Specializes in the creation and application of TPA policies associated with the setting of parking rates, enforcement practices and other parking and transportation related activities. Provides expertise on the application of these policies within the TPA and to the broader city, other governments and outside stakeholders.

• Provides policy guidance to technology initiatives including digital payments and parking and revenue control systems.

Planning Approvals/Permits

• As required, is responsible for obtaining all required planning approvals and permits relating to TPA projects including zoning by-law amendments, official plan amendments, development review applications and minor variance applications on behalf of the TPA

Supervision and Leadership

• Arranges the hiring of and provides work direction on research, analysis, surveys, report writing assignments, and other activities of contract, part time and student employees in conducting technical investigations, studies and surveys on behalf of the TPA.

• Manages the relationship with external vendors to support capital projects at TPA facilities.

Collaboration with City of Toronto and Other Stakeholders

• Assists in the formulation of transportation policies and provides input into scheduled reviews of the City's Official Plan Review, including the transportation, land use and urban design policies, and assists in the implementation of short and long-term recommendations of the City of Toronto's Official Plan.

• Reviews and comments on parking, transportation and infrastructure studies submitted in support of development applications and assesses the impacts of the proposed modifications to parking.

• Represents and provides parking-related comments for environmental assessment projects, related to transportation infrastructure.

• Research/reports on various transportation, and infrastructure related planning policy matters to various committees, City Council, and other committees of Council, as required.

• Prepares parking-related items for terms of reference and study designs for transportation planning studies and other consultant studies and directs the day-to-day activities of the consultant teams in conducting studies on behalf of the TPA.

• Consults with and evaluates the implications of transportation planning and policy initiatives of other City divisions, area municipalities, their jurisdictions and transportation agencies and ensures the integration of TPA interests, strategies, priorities and policies in the development of community plans, large-site redevelopments, re-zonings, permits, development and other city-wide planning initiatives.

• Designs and conducts primary research within the City of Toronto and represents the TPA on inter-regional/intra-departmental data collection and transportation research initiatives.

• Represents the department and TPA as required on project-specific inter-departmental and intergovernmental working groups, technical advisory committees and other City initiated-studies dealing with transportation planning, policy and infrastructure matters.

• Attends and represents the TPA at various internal and external committees, public meetings, hearings, and liaises with City Councillors as required.

• Provides information and advice in response to inquiries from elected officials, representatives of senior government ministries and other municipalities, other government departments, agencies, consultants, stakeholders and the public.

• Conducts field work and site visits as required.

• Performs additional similar and related duties as assigned

Other Duties

• Prepares and evaluates financial pro formas in support of TPA development activities, including calculations of special levies.

• Assists in the preparation of the annual capital budget and the annual forecasts of revenues and cars parked at TPA facilities.

• Ensures that TPA Planning databases, including the Management Information Systems Book and Carpark Data Handbooks are complete and up to date.

• Undertakes other activities associated with the TPA's policy, planning and development activities.

QUALIFICATIONS

• University degree in a related discipline including Urban Planning, Environmental Studies, Engineering or Economics, with associated specialization in areas such as transportation planning, business and public administration.

• Registered Professional Planner (RPP) and full Member with the Canadian Institute of Planners (CIP) and/or the Ontario Professional Planners Institute (OPPI).

• 3-5 years of experience in transportation planning or related field.

• Experience in delivering transportation planning and/or parking projects, while balancing political, community and other stakeholder interests.

• Training and experience in developing quantitative and survey research methodologies, data management, analysis of demographic, social, economic and environmental trends, and interpretation of data coupled, with strong analytical and organizational skills including graphical representation of statistics.

• Experience in designing and conducting observation and interview surveys and the subsequent statistical analysis of data collected.

• Experience reading and interpreting plans of survey and architectural drawings.

• Thorough understanding of land-use zoning by-laws, regulations and policies governing parking operations.

• Knowledge of financial pro forma preparation as it applies to capital investment decisions.

• Knowledge of planning process and Ontario Planning Act, Municipal Class Environmental Assessment Process, and the Official Plan.

• Knowledge of fundamental principles, policies, and practices of transportation planning.

• Experience in assisting with the implementation of public engagement programs for transportation studies would be considered an asset.

• Ability to work with a minimum of supervision in the office and on field assignments.

• Ability to understand technical specifications such as plans of survey, and to follow complex administrative processes.

• Excellent public relations and presentation skills and able to effectively deal with other staff, members of Council, developers, agencies, and the public.

• Knowledge of the use of computers and software packages for data analysis, report and presentation preparation including experience with a database management system, spreadsheets, and graphics package. Some familiarity with the use of G.I.S. applications.

About the Toronto Parking Authority

Toronto Parking Authority (TPA) is the largest municipal parking operator in North America, third largest bike share operator and largest operator of municipally owned EV charging in Canada. At the Toronto Parking Authority, we aspire to create a seamless customer experience that delivers on choice, ease, and speed through the City. We are proud to be a major strategic asset for the City in supporting Toronto's Mobility goals. Our advancements, such as enhancements to the Green P app, the expansion of Bike Share Toronto and establishment of a new systems operating centre reflect our commitment to innovation and service excellence.

Join us in Driving (and Riding and Charging) Last Mile Mobility

We recognize that our people are how we make this happen. It's why we have a company culture that values safety, respect and integrity. We strive to be a great place to work: As an employee, you'll experience professional and organizational growth within a collaborative environment where all our efforts are aligned: to deliver on our vision to become the world's best provider of sustainable parking, bike share and last mile mobility.

Come and experience what it's like to work at TPA, where our Rules of the Road guide us: We will win and celebrate as a team; We are passionate about our customers and stakeholders; We will set targets, keep score and win; We will act with a sense of urgency; and We will be respectful, courteous, and accountable.

We are growing. We are mobility. We are TPA.

About the Application Process

As employees we all share in maintaining a safe environment for customers and visitors and a safe work environment for TPA employees. This environment always promotes and exemplifies our Core Values of Safety Always, Respect and Value Differences, and Act with Integrity.

TPA is committed to equity, diversity, anti-racism and inclusion in the delivery of its services and workplaces. TPA is committed to fostering a diverse workforce that is representative of the community it serves at all levels of the organization, and supports an inclusive environment. TPA welcomes applications from members of groups with historical or current barriers to equity, including but not limited to Black and racialized groups, women, Indigenous peoples, persons with disabilities, people from the LGBTQ(IA2S+) community, and others with the skills and knowledge to productively engage with diverse communities. We seek to maintain our commitment to excellence and recognize that increasing the diversity of our employees supports this objective. We are dedicated to equal opportunity.

TPA encourages applications from all qualified applicants and is committed to providing accessible employment practices that are in compliance with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (‘AODA'). If you require accommodation for disability during any stage of the recruitment process, please notify Human Resources.

TPA has an Employment of Relatives Policy which controls relatives of current employees from being hired, assigned, transferred or promoted into positions where there is a conflict of interest due to relationship. Should you be selected for an interview, you will be asked to disclose the name, relationship and position of any relative who is a current TPA employee.

We thank all applicants; however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

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