Engineering & architecture jobs in Canada

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Counted Oct 5, 2026

Hiring at a glance

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Open jobs: 4,633
Employers: 1,453

Advertised starting pay

Average starting payCAD / year: $103,702Across 646 listings
Average starting payCAD / hour: $46.90Across 56 listings
Average starting payUSD / year: $125,728Across 30 listings

Employer-advertised starting pay, not employee salaries. Currencies and pay periods stay separate.

Where work happens

Remote: 2%108 listings
Hybrid: 37%1,710 listings
On-site: 61%2,808 listings

Not specified: <1% (7 listings)

Employers hiring include WSP in Canada (263), Stantec (139), AtkinsRéalis (136).

Sources & calculation notes

These figures describe the listings on this role page at the date shown, not the whole job market. Listings can change.

Employer-listed minimums from at least 10 listings per currency and pay period. These are advertised starting amounts, not employee salaries. Jobs without a minimum and unusual amounts are excluded.

Hybrid and on-site classifications may be inferred from descriptions. Check the original ad. How we count

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- Full-time
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Edmonton, AB
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- Full-time
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Calgary, AB
- Full-time
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- Full-time
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Hamilton, ON
- Full-time
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London, ON
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Geo-Environmental Engineer/Scientist
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London, ON
- Full-time
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Senior Transportation Engineer
Kimley-Horn
Toronto, ON
- Full-time
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Intermediate Electrical Engineer, Healthcare Buildings
WSP in Canada
Vancouver, BC
- Full-time
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Intermediate Electrical Engineer, Healthcare Buildings
WSP in Canada
Vancouver, BC
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Strescon Limited
Saint John, NB
- Full-time
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Burnaby, BC
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Senior Planner – Land Development
Kimley-Horn
Toronto, ON
- Full-time
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Kimley-Horn

Senior Planner – Land Development

Toronto, ON, Canada

Full-time

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Job details

Job type: Full-time
Posting language: English
Posted: Aug 6, 2026

Original job description

Kimley-Horn is seeking an experienced Senior Planner to join our growing Land Development practice in Toronto. This is an opportunity to lead complex, high-impact private sector projects across the Greater Toronto Area, working directly with developers, investors, and multidisciplinary teams to bring projects from concept to approval.

Our Toronto team is expanding rapidly, and we are looking for a planner who thrives in a fast-paced, client-focused consulting environment and is excited to take ownership of projects and relationships.

Growth Opportunity

This role is positioned for planners who want to move beyond project delivery into client leadership and business development, with a defined path toward building and leading a land development planning practice in Toronto.

Responsibilities

Shape the Future of the GTA

As a Senior Planner focused on land development, you will:

Lead entitlement strategy and execution for residential, mixed-use, commercial, and industrial developments across the GTA
Manage and prepare planning applications, including:

Official Plan Amendments (OPA)
Zoning By-law Amendments (ZBA)
Site Plan Approval (SPA)
Draft Plans of Subdivision

Serve as a key advisor to private-sector clients, guiding projects through the full approvals lifecycle
Navigate the Ontario Planning Act, Provincial Policy Statement (PPS), Growth Plan, and municipal frameworks
Coordinate closely with in-house civil engineering, transportation, and landscape architecture teams to deliver integrated solutions
Lead project teams, manage budgets and schedules, and ensure high-quality deliverables
Represent clients in meetings with municipalities, agencies, and stakeholders
Support negotiations and positioning for approvals, including potential involvement in Ontario Land Tribunal (OLT) processes
Identify and pursue business development opportunities with existing and new developer clients
Mentor junior staff and help build Kimley-Horn’s planning presence in the Toronto market

Qualifications

Degree in Urban Planning or related field
6+ years of land development planning experience in Ontario (consulting strongly preferred)
Full membership or eligibility with OPPI / CIP
Strong working knowledge of Toronto and GTA municipal processes and approvals
Demonstrated experience managing complex development applications from due diligence through approval
Established or developing relationships within the development community (developers, landowners, municipalities)
Excellent communication, negotiation, and client management skills
Proven ability to work in a deadline-driven, fast-paced consulting environment
Business development mindset and interest in long-term career growth

Why Kimley-Horn?

At Kimley-Horn, we do things differently. People, clients, and employees are at the forefront of who we are. Clients know we prioritize achieving their goals and growing their success. Employees know our culture and approach to business are built on a desire to provide an environment for everyone to flourish. Our commitment to quality is only as good as the people behind it - that’s why we welcome and develop passionate, hardworking, and proactive employees. We take pride in how our employee retention, robust benefits package, and company values have led to Kimley-Horn’s placement on the Fortune “100 Best Companies to Work” list for 19 years!

Key Benefits at Kimley-Horn

Financial Wellness: Access to a combined RRSP and DPSP retirement program with employer contributions and performance-based bonuses
Healthcare Benefits: Comprehensive extended healthcare coverage including dental, vision, and a Healthcare Spending Account (HCSA)
Time Off & Flexibility: Vacation time and flexible work scheduling
Professional Development: Tuition reimbursement and extensive internal training programs
Family-Friendly Benefits: Parental leave top-up program, family-building benefits, and childcare support resources

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Responsibilities

Lead entitlement strategies and manage complex planning applications for various development types across the Greater Toronto Area. Act as a key advisor to private-sector clients while coordinating multidisciplinary teams to move projects from concept to approval.

Requirements

Requires a degree in Urban Planning and at least 6 years of land development experience in Ontario, preferably in consulting. Candidates must be members or eligible for OPPI/CIP and possess strong knowledge of GTA municipal processes.

Skills

Land Development Planning
Entitlement Strategy
Official Plan Amendments
Zoning By-law Amendments
Site Plan Approval
Draft Plans of Subdivision
Client Management
Business Development
Ontario Planning Act
Provincial Policy Statement
Municipal Approvals
Project Management
Negotiation
Ontario Land Tribunal Processes
Mentoring
Due Diligence

Benefits

RRSP and DPSP retirement program
Employer contributions
Performance-based bonuses
Extended healthcare coverage
Dental insurance
Vision insurance
Healthcare Spending Account (HCSA)
Vacation time
Flexible work scheduling
Tuition reimbursement
Internal training programs
Parental leave top-up program
Family-building benefits
Childcare support resources

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Keywords

Urban Planning
Land Development
GTA
OPPI
CIP
Official Plan Amendments
Zoning By-law Amendments
Site Plan Approval
Ontario Planning Act
Provincial Policy Statement
Growth Plan
Ontario Land Tribunal
OLT
Mixed-use Development
Residential Development
Commercial Development
Industrial Development
Consulting
Due Diligence
Entitlements
Municipal Frameworks

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