Senior Planning Associate

Date Posted: 05/16/2024

Req ID: 37368

Faculty/Division: VP - University Operations

Department: University Planning

Campus: St. George (Downtown Toronto)

Position Number: 00036912

Description: About us: University Planning (UP) operates within the larger umbrella of University Planning, Design & Construction (UPDC), which integrates and coordinates areas of planning, project development, design and engineering, space management, and project management to deliver projects for the betterment of our campuses. With over 215 buildings of which over 50 are either listed or designated as being of historic significance on 284 Hectares (700 acres) of land, 1.6 million gross square metres (17.1 million gross square feet) of facilities, space and holdings making the University of Toronto one of the largest landowners in the Greater Toronto Area. University Planning is responsible for tri-campus master planning, visioning and planning of major capital projects and renovations, managing the development planning approvals process, and liaising with key stakeholders both internal and external to the University. UP provides direct assistance to all departments, divisions and faculties planning for capital projects, space utilization studies, divisional master plans, feasibility studies, heritage and public realm projects. The department is engaged in a range of activities that impact the physical character of the campuses through guiding the relationship of the University's buildings and open spaces. UP leads the planning for appropriate accommodation of the University's teaching, research activities, and housing needs, to be an asset in the broader urban community. The UP team plays a critical role in shaping the physical experience of the University campuses in their unique contexts.

Your opportunity: As a Senior Planning Associate, you will be engaged on a diverse range of projects varying in scale, typology and complexity. You will play a key role in the development of university sites, from pre-planning and feasibility stages to space programming and analysis, and visioning new models for various building environments. You will assist in preparing the University's submission to the Council of Ontario Universities for its Triennial Inventory of Physical Facilities of Ontario Universities. You will develop 3D renderings and massing studies, test space layouts and functional plans, develop graphic presentations and engage in client meetings. You will play a key role in organizing departmental and project information and making recommendations for improvements. You will also have the opportunity to oversee small-scale capital projects including document preparation, stakeholder meetings, and governance approvals. You will report to Planning Staff and the Managing Director while providing support and guidance to other Planning Associates at UP. If you are motivated and passionate about contributing to city building and design excellence, as well as being a part of a collaborative and creative team, consider a career with us.

Your responsibilities will include:

• Producing technical documentation and CAD drawings for approval
• Creating CAD drawings based on existing paper drawings and on-site measurements
• Developing viable design solutions and artistic renderings
• Preparing concept plans, schematics, renderings, architectural work drawings and project proposal outline
• Drafting progress reports for project leader's review
• Analyzing drawing standards and efficiencies and recommending changes for improvement
• Implementing plans and process improvements for departmental standards and activities

Essential Qualifications:

• Advanced College Diploma (3 years) or acceptable combination of equivalent experience
• Minimum six years experience with graphic design / architecture / planning, preferably in a post-secondary environment
• Strong software skills including the Office Suite, AutoCAD, BIM, Adobe Creative Suite, 3-dimensional (3D) software such as Sketchup
• Preparing 3D and other architectural drawings / graphic material to assist in the physical planning, design and renovation of spaces
• Producing artistic renderings of proposals, conceptual plans and functional layouts, including the layout and design for reports and publications
• Data gathering and research, data analysis, and presenting findings / recommendations
• Strong organizational, communication, and interpersonal skills

Assets (Nonessential):

• Tact and diplomacy are essential to perform the service aspects of the job
• Able to work independently, balance a variety of tasks simultaneously and meet deadlines
• Possess the ability to adapt to new technical changes in architectural representation and graphic layout

To be successful in this role you will be:

• Communicator
• Insightful
• Multi-tasker
• Organized
• Resourceful
• Team player

This posting is for two (2) vacancies.

Closing Date: 05/30/2024, 11:59PM ET

Employee Group: USW

Appointment Type: Budget - Continuing

Schedule: Full-Time

Pay Scale Group & Hiring Zone: USW Pay Band 11 -- $73,748 with an annual step progression to a maximum of $94,310. Pay scale and job class assignment is subject to determination pursuant to the Job Evaluation/Pay Equity Maintenance Protocol.

Job Category: Facilities/Ancilliary Services

Recruiter: Lena Olsson

Lived Experience Statement: Candidates who are members of Indigenous, Black, racialized and 2SLGBTQ+ communities, persons with disabilities, and other equity deserving groups are encouraged to apply, and their lived experience shall be taken into consideration as applicable to the posted position.

Diversity Statement: The University of Toronto embraces Diversity and is building a culture of belonging that increases our capacity to effectively address and serve the interests of our global community. We strongly encourage applications from Indigenous Peoples, Black and racialized persons, women, persons with disabilities, and people of diverse sexual and gender identities. We value applicants who have demonstrated a commitment to equity, diversity and inclusion and recognize that diverse perspectives, experiences, and expertise are essential to strengthening our academic mission. As part of your application, you will be asked to complete a brief Diversity Survey. This survey is voluntary. Any information directly related to you is confidential and cannot be accessed by search committees or human resources staff. Results will be aggregated for institutional planning purposes. For more information, please see http://uoft.me/UP.

Accessibility Statement: The University strives to be an equitable and inclusive community, and proactively seeks to increase diversity among its community members. Our values regarding equity and diversity are linked with our unwavering commitment to excellence in the pursuit of our academic mission. The University is committed to the principles of the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA). As such, we strive to make our recruitment, assessment and selection processes as accessible as possible and provide accommodations as required for applicants with disabilities. If you require any accommodations at any point during the application and hiring process, please contact [email protected].

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