Research Officer - Urban Planning

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Date Posted: 10/17/2024
Req ID: 40219
Faculty/Division: Faculty of Arts & Science
Department: School of Cities
Campus: St. George (Downtown Toronto)
Position Number: 00055757
Description: About us:

The Faculty of Arts & Science is the heart of Canada's leading university and one of the most comprehensive and diverse academic divisions in the world. The strength of Arts & Science derives from our combined teaching and research excellence in the humanities, sciences and social sciences across 29 departments, seven colleges and 46 interdisciplinary centres, institutes and programs.

We can only realize our mission with the dedication and excellence of engaged staff and faculty. The diversity of opportunities and perspectives within the Faculty reflect the local and global landscape and the need for curiosity, innovative thinking and collaboration. At Arts & Science, we take pride in our legacy of innovation and discovery that has changed the way we think about the world.

Your opportunity:

The School of Cities' mission is to convene urban-focused researchers, educators, students,
practitioners, institutions and the general public to explore and address complex urban challenges, with the aim of making cities, urban regions and communities more sustainable, prosperous and just. It is a place where diverse communities can come together to spark new insights and design creative ways for cities, communities and their citizens to thrive. It seeks meaningful collaborations with its partners, recognizing that communities and their members are not sites or objects of research, but actors and collaborators in knowledge-making projects. Using a team-based approach that spans disciplines at the University of Toronto and involves external partners, the School of Cities will tackle the most vexing urban challenges by seeking to understand the fundamental components of a city and how they interact.

The Infrastructure Institute is a training, advisory, and interdisciplinary research hub based at the University of Toronto's School of Cities. The Infrastructure Institute mission is to build local and global expertise in planning for civil and social infrastructure and we seek to refine collaboration between public, private, and the not-for-profit sectors and become Canada's hub for infrastructure training and interdisciplinary knowledge.

We are seeking an urban planner with in-depth knowledge of affordable housing development and social purpose real estate (SPRE) to support research, planning studies, and program activities for our Groundwork program, an initiativefocused on capacity building and network development for SPRE. This position will also work with our Creative Mixed-Use team on advisory projects. Under the supervision of the Director and taking day-to-day guidance from the SPRE and Planning & Design Leads, the Urban Planner will provide site-specific advice for clients and organizations participating in training programs on requirements for their future development applications, potential mix of uses on their proposed real estate project, and support with curriculum development and coordinate training and mentorship opportunities. The ideal candidate must have excellent communication, analytical, client, and stakeholder management skills.


Your responsibilities will include: Coordinating meeting schedules, agendas, materials, action and follow-up itemsDrafting documents for knowledge translation purposesConducting analysis on research trends and other information to strengthen proposalsConducting systematic literature reviewsFormatting research results to be presentable and easily comprehensibleDelivering presentations to promote programs, opportunities and/or initiativesEssential Qualifications: Master's Degree in Urban Planning.Minimum three (3) years minimum or equivalent work and relevant academic experience in urban planning and real estate development.Knowledge of real estate development, technical urban planning expertise, and partnerships supportExperience with land use planning, municipal approval process, drafting planning rationales for development applications, proposal writing and responding to Request for ProposalsExperience with both private and public sector-led urban development projects desiredExperience facilitating training and education programsKnowledge of affordable housing development processes and financing, development charges, environmental regulations, and land use limitationsResearch background in housing policyExperience with data collection, methods, and developing keyproject milestones To be successful in this role you will be: AccountableDecisiveDiplomaticResourcefulSelf-directedNotes: This is a full-time term position ending October 2025. This role is currently eligible for a hybrid work arrangement, pursuant to University policies and guidelines, including but not limited to the University of Toronto's Alternative Work Arrangements Guideline. Closing Date: 10/28/2024, 11:59PM ET
Employee Group: USW 
Appointment Type: Grant - Term 
Schedule: Full-Time
Pay Scale Group & Hiring Zone: Job Category: Administrative / Managerial
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.
All qualified candidates are encouraged to apply; however, Canadians and permanent residents will be given priority.
Diversity StatementThe 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 StatementThe 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.

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