Description of the company:

This award-winning planning and development consultancy has been shaping vibrant communities across Southern Ontario for over four decades. With a strong commitment to sustainability, smart growth, and design excellence, they've carved out a name for themselves by balancing bold vision with meticulous execution. The team is tight-knit, multidisciplinary, and deeply invested in building places people are proud to live in — from urban infill to greenfield developments. Think boutique firm vibes with the reach and impact of a larger player.

Why is this role open:

The team is growing and they're busy with an exciting pipeline of new projects.

Responsibilities:

• Lead the preparation and management of development applications including Official Plan Amendments, Zoning By-law Amendments, Draft Plans of Subdivision/Condominium, Site Plan Approvals, and Minor Variances

• Act as project manager from inception to approval, coordinating with municipalities, clients, and consultant teams

• Craft high-quality written deliverables such as Planning Justification Reports, supporting letters, and policy reviews

• Shape projects from early site analysis and visioning through to the final planning documents

• Provide strategic planning input on a variety of project types — from mid-rise infill to large-scale community developments

• Present at municipal Council and Committee meetings, and advocate for projects through the public process

• Monitor changes in planning policy and legislation, and evaluate how they impact current and future projects

• Coordinate sub-consultants and internal teams to keep projects on track and aligned with client goals

• Offer planning insight to internal design teams and review development concepts for feasibility and compliance

Must-haves:

• 10+ years of professional planning experience, ideally in a consulting or development environment

• Accredited degree in Urban Planning or a closely related discipline

• Registered Professional Planner (RPP) and member of OPPI/CIP

• Exceptional written and verbal communication skills

• Proven experience managing projects through all phases of the municipal approvals process

• Solid understanding of planning and urban design principles within the Ontario regulatory context

Nice-to-haves:

• Some graphic communication or presentation design skills (e.g., Adobe Suite, SketchUp)

• Familiarity with development finance or market analysis

• Experience in stakeholder engagement or facilitation

• A passion for community building and sustainable design

Remote/Hybrid: Full-time in office. Flexibility offered, but presence is expected to collaborate with the team and attend meetings.At Axis, we consider all applications without regard to race, sex, age, colour, religion, nationality, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, or any characteristic protected by law. We encourage you to apply even if you don't meet every single requirement. We don't post all of the open positions so you might be a fit for a different role!