WW+P is a world-leading architecture and planning practice. Founded in 1985, the practice has more than 400 architects, urban designers and planners across 12 studios worldwide. WW+P integrates planning, urban design, landscape and architecture to deliver projects that unite visionary regenerative design thinking with technical excellence.
At the heart of our work is a clear and purposeful design approach: we listen first, think sustainably, create a clear vision and deliver a crafted response. Our approach is guided by core values that define who we are and how we work: we are people-focused, placing people at the heart of everything we do; we are inventive, finding elegant, forward-thinking solutions to complex challenges; and we are responsible, designing with care for social and environmental impact.
WW+P is part of 10N Collective: a group of urbanism, architecture and related design experts brought together by Egis Group. In 2026 SvN Architects and Planners and WW+P merged, creating over 80 years of combined experience in transformative urban design and planning.
We know that it takes great people to make great designs, and they need great working environments to thrive in. As an inclusive and welcoming practice, we are committed to prioritising equality, diversity and inclusion by bringing together global and local expertise through staff who share in our vision and values. We want to create a workforce that reflects the communities we design for, one that is diverse in its experience, backgrounds and viewpoints. Our staff are supported at every stage of their career, encouraging growth and learning. Through mentoring programmes, individualised training plans and regular reviews we create the space for our staff to realise their full potential, and become rounded members of WW+P.
Job DescriptionWW+P Architects + Planners Inc. is looking for a motivated, proactive and highly collaborative Senior Planner to join our team. The role of the Senior Planner is to work with the WW+P team to deliver pragmatic and forward-thinking plans, policy documents, reports and strategies that support our private and public sector clients.
Role and Responsibilities
- Project management of development approvals and public policy projects (Official Plan Reviews/Updates, Secondary Plans, etc.) on behalf of public and private sector clients;
- Lead and contribute to the preparation of project deliverables, including planning justification reports, studies, and planning instruments;
- Collaborating as part of inter-disciplinary teams to seamlessly marry planning and design;
- Collaborate with a range of subject matter expert teams to position, pursue and deliver great projects that have a positive city-building impact;
- Supervise the work of junior and intermediate planners, to facilitate their continued growth within the planning profession;
- Work with colleagues locally and across the world to broaden our areas of practice and ability to contribute meaningfully to tackling critical urban issues; and
- Increase WW+P’s visibility through industry events, articles and publications, awards submissions, presentations, networking and participation in the broader community of planning and design professionals.
- Bachelor’s degree in planning;
- Minimum six years of experience in urban planning in North America; planning experience in Toronto an asset;
- Fluent and deep experience with Provincial, Municipal Policy (Growth Planning, Supportive ‘Infrastructure’ Planning (e.g. Transportation and Movement, Housing), Official Plans, Neighbourhood Plans, etc.
- Development planning and planning approvals management expertise, including the authorship and coordination of planning rationales, design justifications, and other planning reports required for municipal approvals;
- Policy planning experience, such as preparing secondary plans and/or updates to municipal planning tools (official plans, zoning by-laws) is an asset;
- Community design experience (Area Specific Design Framework + Policy Development + Parameters for the Built and Public Realm Environments);
- Public engagement and consultation experience;
- Solid understanding of the range of Housing issues and priorities in Greater Toronto or Metro Vancouver including the delivery of affordable housing, seniors housing and neighbourhood infill; and,
- Experience in the following areas is an asset:
- Public-Private Partnerships/ Third-Party Delivery Mechanisms;
- Development Management.
WW+P offers a competitive salary and benefits package, including:
- Full Health and Dental benefits, including a $1000 Health and Wellness Spending Account.
- Parental Leave top-up of 75% for 13 weeks*
- A generous Professional Development Allowance of $1500, as well as covering licensing fees.
- A Group Retirement Savings Plan with a matching component.
- A generous amount of vacation, sick and personal time, as well as a studio-wide closure over the holidays in December.
- Flexible work hours; and
- Engaging and fun social events, with opportunities to participate throughout the year including ski days, holiday parties, weekly forums, design work shops and more!
*after 6 months of service
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As an employer committed to employment equity, WW+P encourages applications from members of equity-seeking communities, including women, racialized and Indigenous persons, persons with disabilities, and persons of all sexual orientations and gender identities/expressions. We encourage members of equity-seeking groups to self-identify within the cover letter in their application.
If you require any form of accommodation during the application process, please let us know how we can assist.
