Senior Advisor, Development (Fixed Term 5 Months)

Infrastructure Ontario (IO), an Ontario crown corporation, provides a wide range of services to support the Ontario government’s initiative to modernize and maximize the value of public infrastructure and realty. IO has been recognized domestically and internationally for the way it does business and the success it has had with its major projects, real estate services, infrastructure lending, commercial projects, and development mandate. IO delivers some of the most complex, ambitious commercial and land development solutions for the Province and continues to evolve and expand its capabilities to maximize its public impact and deliver on its vision of creating a connected, modern and competitive Ontario.

Position Purpose:

Infrastructure Ontario (IO) is currently seeking a Senior Advisor (SA) with a land use planning specialization to join the Planning Vertical of IO’s Development and Asset Management division.

The SA will provide land use planning expertise, analysis, strategic advice, and recommendations for government decision-making for real estate and land development projects to protect or enhance the provincial real estate portfolio value and advance government priorities across Ontario.

What You Will Do:

• Provide professional land use planning expertise, analysis, strategic advice throughout the Planning phase of IO’s development projects and manage our external advisor teams to deliver planning certainty, site due diligence works, design development and/or land use planning review.
• Undertake land use analysis and approvals needed to ready lands for development and/or divestment
• Conduct site reviews, including site analysis, issues identification, concept development, financial analysis, concept evaluation and assessment.
• Support development recommendations for government decision making for real estate, development, value enhancement and divestment of assets to protect portfolio value and advance provincial priorities
• Manage planning projects; support internal and external stakeholder discussions, client, and vendor relationships; and multi-disciplinary teams in delivering planning projects (e.g. act as end-to-end project manager)
• When required, collaborate as part of a larger multi-disciplinary team to provide support to the Transit Oriented Communities program, with the potential to contribute to other new mandates. Please click here for more information on the TOC program.

• Conduct planning policy reviews and analysis of proposed and new land use planning legislation, policy and regulatory framework in the context of protection and enhancement of the province’s general real estate portfolio.
• Distill complex processes, analysis, and findings into clear, concise, and coherent reports, briefing notes, and presentations.
• Communicate and present analysis and recommendations to your Director, senior leadership, government officials, and other key partners.
• Build and manage positive relations with Ministry clients and municipal officials, including regular communications, meetings, briefings, and day-to-day interaction.

What We Are Looking For:

• Knowledge and understanding of land use planning and land development with experience in municipal development approval processes [e.g. Official Plan Amendment (OPA), Zoning By-law Amendment (ZBA), Site Plan Approval (SPA), Plan of Subdivision, etc.] and other permitting/authorities’ processes [e.g. Toronto and Region Conservation Authority (TRCA), Metrolinx, etc.].
• Knowledge of provincial planning structure and development legislation (e.g., Planning Act, Environmental Assessment Act, Ontario Heritage Act, PPS, etc.).
• Ability to work collaboratively as part of a larger multi-disciplinary, inter-departmental team, and in coordinating external advisory services.
• Demonstrated project management experience of complex, multi-faceted development projects with ability to manage, coordinate, and track diverse project-based teams (scope development, project budget, schedule, issues tracking, reporting, consultant oversight, etc.).
• Experience communicating with municipal authorities.
• Ability to balance conflicting project demands to prioritize outcomes.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office, with strong PowerPoint skills. MS Project, Excel Adobe Creative Suite experience is an asset.
• MCIP RPP (Member of the Canadian Institute of Planners, Registered Professional Planner), achieved or candidate member in process.

What We Offer:

• Commitment to creating a diverse, equitable and inclusive culture that promotes a sense of belonging and represents and reflects the needs of the communities we serve.
• Professional development allowance to grow your skill-base through a broad range of learning programs that include in-person and online training, leadership development, and support for colleagues’ well-being
• A convenient, central location at 1 Dundas St West, easily accessible by public transit.

We offer a competitive hiring range of $93,100 to $115,000 (P4 level), pay will align with skills, knowledge and experience of the candidate.

This posting will close on November 13, 2026 at 11:59 pm.

Interviews will occur on a rolling basis until the role is filled.

Exact compensation may vary based on skills, knowledge and experience.

This posting is for a current active vacancy. We are actively recruiting to fill this position.

After reviewing the qualifications listed above, we want you to know that we understand you may not meet all the qualifications described, but still encourage you to apply, as you may have other relevant expertise and experience that you can bring to the role.

At Infrastructure Ontario, we strive to create a culture that encourages a diverse equitable and inclusive environment that fosters belonging. We believe that experience comes in many forms and through learning from each others’ differences and perspectives gives us strength. We are committed to enhancing our culture and encourage applications from all walks of life. Let us know if you would benefit from any accommodations for the selection process, by contacting the Talent Acquisition Team.

Candidates of any race, gender, sexual orientation, ability, religion, place of origin or any other community are encouraged to apply, and their lived experience will be taken into consideration as applicable to the posted position.

At Infrastructure Ontario, we use AI in our applicant tracking system to improve the efficiency and fairness of recruitment. Your application will be reviewed by both AI and our hiring team for a thorough evaluation. Please note that final hiring decisions are made solely by our experienced hiring team.