Senior Facilities Planner in Mississauga

ABOUT US: U of T Mississauga—the second largest campus of Canada’s top-ranked university and the only research university in Ontario’s booming Peel Region—is one of the world’s great catalysts of human potential. Our employee community hums with the energy of 3,400 faculty, librarians and staff, who power our campus with curiosity, connection and care. We work together to spark life-changing research and innovation, make an indelible mark on the world by building equitable cities and societies, enable healthy lives, create a sustainable future and ignite entrepreneurship. Above all, we prioritize student success and seek to give our 16,500 students the lift of a lifetime through learning and discovery.

YOUR OPPORTUNITY: Reporting to the Managing Director, Planning, Design & Construction within the Facilities Management & Planning department at the University of Toronto Mississauga, the Senior Facilities Planner is responsible for all planning aspects of assigned large Capital projects, SPMC projects, and Infrastructure projects on the Mississauga campus of the University of Toronto. The incumbent is responsible for planning high-profile projects, including managing sensitive client relationships by providing effective communication and expert advice. The incumbent plays a key role in the development of long-term and short-term plans for space allocation to address academic and non-academic space needs based on University of Toronto guidelines and Council of Ontario Universities space standards.

QUALIFICATIONS REQUIRED:

• EDUCATION: Degree in Architecture or equivalent combination of education and experience. A Professional Architect designation required.
• EXPERIENCE: Minimum seven (7) years of experience planning major, high-profile projects. Experience negotiating with clients regarding sensitive project planning issues. Experience with statistical and facilities analysis. Experience in full-scope project planning and management in the post-secondary education sector required.
• SKILLS: Technical skills: Project management software; knowledge of Excel, Word, PowerPoint and CAD software. Demonstrated organizational, project planning, management and leadership skills. Superior oral and written communication skills; superior interpersonal skills. Ability to exercise patience, tact, diplomacy and discretion. Demonstrated ability to work effectively in a consultative team environment. Highly developed creativity and initiative. Proven ability to plan and manage multiple projects within strict budget and timeline constraints. Proven ability to respond to frequently changing priorities.
• OTHER: Experience working in a large, complex institutional or multi-stakeholder environment. Familiarity with Ontario Building Code (OBC), Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA), and related regulatory frameworks. Experience with data visualization tools to support space planning and reporting. Experience supporting or leading master planning initiatives. Knowledge of ServiceNow, Archibus, or other facilities management and space inventory systems. Familiarity with Indigenous design principles and considerations in campus planning. Working knowledge of procurement processes and consultant selection (e.g., RFP development and evaluation).

This is a Term opportunity for 24 months. Closing Date: 05/28/2025, 11:59PM ET. Employee Group: Salaried Appointment Type: Budget - Term Schedule: Full-Time Pay Scale Group & Hiring Zone: PM 4 -- Hiring Zone: $104,818 - $122,290 -- Broadband Salary Range: $104,818 - $174,698 Job Category: Administrative / Managerial.

All qualified candidates are encouraged to apply; however, Canadians and permanent residents will be given priority.

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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.