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INTERMEDIATE PLANNER

EMPLOYER: Brook McIlroy Inc.
LOCATION: Toronto, ON
DEADLINE DATE: August 31, 2022
 

Brook McIlroy is a progressive practice of planners, urban designers, landscape architects, architects, and artists with offices in Toronto, Winnipeg, and Thunder Bay. Our multi-disciplinary approach addresses the complex requirements of contemporary community building with projects that span from large-scale urban visions to the detailed design of buildings, landscapes, civic infrastructure and public art. A specific focus of our practice is led by Indigenous architects, artists and planners through the Indigenous Design Studio. Our clients span a fascinating array of diverse sectors including education, arts and culture, residential, infrastructure, mobility, and healthy communities.

Our practice is growing and we are seeking an Intermediate Planner to join our dynamic interdisciplinary team in Toronto.
 

Key responsibilities include but are not limited to:

  • Assist in the preparation of urban design and planning visions and documents, including Urban Design Rationale Reports, Official Plan & Zoning By-law Amendments, Draft Plans of Subdivisions and Minor Variances;
  • Assist in the production of urban design projects including preparation of Campus Master Plans, Downtown Plans, Corridor Plans, Mobility Hubs, Community Plans, Urban Design Guidelines, Master Plans, Peer Reviews, etc;
  • Assist in the production of Witness Statements and supporting documents in relation to Ontario Land Tribunal proceedings;
  • Prepare materials for public workshops, client meetings, internal workshops, and Council meetings;
  • Support a multidisciplinary team of planners, urban designers, architects, and landscape architects on planning and urban design projects;
  • Assist in the preparation of proposals in response to RFQs and RFPs;
  • Support other project work within the studios as needed.
 

Qualifications and skills required:

  • A master’s degree in urban planning and 3 to 5 years of work experience or an equivalent combination of experience and education;
  • OPPI membership is preferred;
  • Strong writing and presentation skills;
  • Attention to detail, analytical and organizational skills;
  • Working knowledge of urban design best practices;
  • Ability to read and understand architectural drawings;
  • Motivated, flexible, and enthusiastic team player able to work in an open studio format;
  • Experience in the preparation of urban design and planning projects;
  • Skills in software applications including MS Office, and Adobe Suite (particularly InDesign, and Illustrator). Skills in Photoshop, AutoCAD, ArcMap, and SketchUp will be viewed as an asset;
  • Willingness to travel within North America.
 

Interested candidates should provide a cover letter, resume, and brief writing sample to resumes@brookmcilroy.com. Submission of a digital portfolio is welcome.

Only qualified candidates will be contacted for an interview. Apply by August 31, 2022!