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.
Development is responsible for executing strategic land development opportunities that include the delivery of Transit-Oriented Communities (TOC), the use of surplus lands for social purpose outcomes (e.g., attainable housing, health care and long-term care), and the planning and delivery of landmark projects like the redevelopment of Ontario Place.
Position Purpose:
Infrastructure Ontario (IO) is currently seeking a dynamic and strategic Senior Advisor, Development (SA) to join our Development division, with a planning specialization.
IO’s Development division has recently transitioned from a program-based structure to a phased model. This model includes three core phases:
Planning
Transactions
Implementation
Senior Advisors may be assigned to any of these phases based on organizational needs and their area of expertise. They will work in a client-facing capacity with internal and external consultants, key public and private partners, and subject matter experts to provide advisory services across the full project lifecycle.
The Planning team is looking for a SA to be responsible for projects related to Transit Oriented Communities (TOC); and will include exposure to real-estate deal environments for mixed-use commercial/retail/residential densification and project management of infrastructure development along major transit or transportation regions.
What You Will Do:
Work closely with a Director and a Vice President of TOC Subways/GO LRT to influence, coordinate, and manage the delivery of complex commercial real estate and development projects on behalf of the government.
Conduct feasibility assessments on sites across the province, including strategy development, key partner engagement, site analysis, financial analysis, concept design and testing, issues identification, evaluation, and assessment.
Oversee planning and development approvals for various projects and support the delivery of new innovative provincial planning frameworks and provide advisory services throughout the full project lifecycle.
Provide strategic and technical support throughout the planning phase of IO’s development projects and manage master planning, secure entitlements, and coordinate site due diligence and preparation works.
Distill complex processes, analysis, and findings into clear, concise, and coherent reports, business cases, briefing notes, and presentations.
Communicate and present analysis and recommendations to your director, senior leadership, government officials, and other key partners.
Project manage high-profile, politically sensitive files, including set-up and management activities (e.g., work/resource planning, budgeting, reporting), client relations, advisor management, and internal IO staff management.
Assist in obtaining formal government approvals, including Treasury Board submissions and Ministry briefings.
Build and manage positive relations with Ministry clients and municipal officials, including regular communications, meetings, briefings, and day-to-day interaction.
Collaborate with teams of internal and external consultants.
Enhance and manage partnerships with municipalities and interface with Provincial agencies, crown corporations, intergovernmental partnerships, and the public.
What We Are Looking For:
Experience in urban planning, real estate development, urban revitalization or infrastructure project delivery.
Knowledge and understanding of land use planning, master planning, land development, and precinct planning with experience in municipal development approval processes [similar to the Official Plan Amendment (OPA), Zoning By-law Amendment (ZBA), Site Plan Approval (SPA), etc.] and other permitting/authorities’ processes [similar to the Toronto and Region Conservation Authority (TRCA), Metrolinx, etc.].
Expertise in large-scale urban developments, multi-phased mixed-use projects, land use planning initiatives, and extensive experience in real-estate deal environments, transactions, feasibility assessments and project management.
Knowledge of provincial planning and development legislation (e.g., Planning Act, Environmental Assessment Act, Ontario Heritage Act, PPS, etc.) and awareness of emerging changes to the legislative context in Ontario.
Exposure to financial analysis, modeling, and feasibility analysis to support business case development and/or real estate development projects.
Ability to work collaboratively as part of a larger multi-disciplinary, inter-departmental team, and in coordinating external advisory services.
Project management experience of complex, multi-faceted development projects and demonstrated ability to manage, coordinate, and track diverse project-based teams (scope development, project budget, schedule, issues tracking, reporting, consultant oversight, etc.).
Experience with public consultation and key partner engagement activities. Experience working and communicating with municipal authorities.
Willingness to take initiative and work on your own.
Ability to balance conflicting project demands to prioritize outcomes.
Proficiency in Microsoft Office, with strong PowerPoint skills. MS Project experience is an asset.
Experience in business development, real estate transaction structuring, real estate negotiations, development management, construction management, and public sector processes is considered an asset.
If you currently hold, have held, or are working toward a professional planning designation it is considered an asset.
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.
A defined contribution pension plan, where IO contributes the equivalent of 5% of a full-time employee’s annual salary, with an option for IO to match an additional 5% contribution made by the employee. IO also offers a Group Retirement Savings Plan and Group Tax Free Savings Account, designed to help IO colleagues plan and save for their future.
A comprehensive package that covers health, dental, vision, out-of-country care, paramedical services, and more.
A pregnancy and parental leave program that offers expecting, eligible employees a top-up to 95% of their annual base salary for 31 weeks, and our parental leave program offers eligible employees a top-up to 95% of their annual base salary for 15 weeks.
Access to our $1000 Healthcare Spending Account to top up expenses not covered in the benefits program and a Lifestyle Account that expands the eligibility of health and wellness options and can include coverage for gym memberships and fitness equipment, nutrition counselling or financial planning.
Support for professional development opportunities for all colleagues through a broad range of learning programs that include in-person and online training, leadership development, and support for colleagues’ well-being. IO will also cover the costs associated with up to two membership and license fees per year for eligible colleagues if directly related to the employee’s role.
Access to a suite of virtual healthcare options to support non-urgent medical needs.
A convenient, central location at 1 Dundas St West, easily accessible by public transit.
We offer a competitive salary range of $82,800 to $124,100 (P4 level), pay will align with skills, knowledge and experience of the candidate.
This posting will close on December 31 at 11:59 pm.
Interviews will occur on a rolling basis until the role is filled.
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 require any accommodations for the selection process, by contacting the Talent Acquisition Team.
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 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.
