The Toronto Financial District BIA (FDBIA) is an economic development and urban place management organization that represents businesses in Canada’s premier financial centre. There are more than 200,000 jobs in the Financial District, an area that includes Union Station, the PATH underground walkway and the country’s most prominent office towers. The FDBIA ensures the Financial District is well-maintained, integrated, connected and accessible. We advocate for exemplary public places, the best available transit options, and a welcoming environment for businesses and employees. Online, the FDBIA showcases the daily activity of our vibrant businesses at MyTOFD.com and @MyTOFD. Our funding is received through a special levy on commercial real estate within our boundaries.
The Planning and Advocacy Manager is a member of the FDBIA’s leadership team and participates in all planning, policy, government and stakeholder relations activities of the FDBIA. This role requires a highly motivated individual with a broad range of interest and involvement in urban and regional planning and advocacy issues relevant to the Financial District. This role is responsible for managing advocacy partnerships and contracts, project management, and public realm planning used by the FDBIA, including consultants, staff, interns and volunteers. As a key function of this role includes place management, a minimum of three workdays per week in the FDBIA office is required.
JOB DESCRIPTION
Full job description can be downloaded here [LINK].
One to three years of experience in an urban planning environment required (with an emphasis on issues related to infrastructure, transportation) preferably with knowledge of Toronto issues.
Must have a working knowledge and understanding of both strategic policy development, government/stakeholder relations, and on-the-ground operations implementation and coordination.
Demonstrated ability to manage outside consultants, staff, interns and volunteers.
Must have the ability to develop and maintain strong professional relationships with FDBIA members and partners.
Relationships with City of Toronto planning and transportation officials and departments and TTC a significant asset.
Strong project management skills.
Software proficiency in GIS mapping and visual mapping for presentation. ArcGIS and Adobe Suite experience preferred.
Membership with the Ontario Professional Planners Institute is an asset.
Flexible hours and locations required to meet business needs. Available to work Downtown Toronto, from home, or other locations as required to suit business needs.
The Toronto Financial District BIA (FDBIA) is an economic development and urban place management organization that represents businesses in Canada’s premier financial centre. There are more than 200,000 jobs in the Financial District, an area that includes Union Station, the PATH underground walkway and the country’s most prominent office towers.
The FDBIA ensures the Financial District is well-maintained, integrated, connected and accessible. We advocate for exemplary public places, the best available transit options, and a welcoming environment for businesses and employees. Online, the FDBIA showcases the daily activity of our vibrant businesses at MyTOFD.com and @MyTOFD.
Our funding is received through a special levy on commercial real estate within our boundaries.
