Junior Planner

Date Posted: 02/12/2025
Req ID:41644
Faculty/Division: UofT Mississauga
Department: UTM: Facilities, Management & Planning
Campus: University of Toronto Mississauga (UTM)

Description:

UTemp is hiring!
 
UTemp is the University of Toronto's short-term staffing service. The UTemp team handles each project with a unique hands-on approach to ensure we find the best candidate for the job. We strive to create long-lasting and successful relationships by finding individuals with strong professional office skills and work ethic.

Job Summary: 

The University of Toronto Mississauga is seeking a highly motivated and detail-oriented Junior Planner to join our Facilities Management and Planning team. The Junior Planner will assist internal team members in the planning, coordination, and execution of various projects and activities to support the timely completion of tasks. This position offers an excellent opportunity for individuals looking to gain experience in project planning and development in a collaborative environment. The ideal candidate will demonstrate strong organizational and communication skills, the ability to work in a fast-paced setting, and a willingness to learn.

Key Responsibilities: 

Project Support: 
- Assist with space verification and analyses and the reconciliation and updating of records to reflect accurate space layouts and usage  
- Perform in-person site verification, including documentation of existing conditions (i.e.  take photographs and measurements, and mark up drawings of spaces, etc) to ensure accurate data collection 
- Provide support for drawing updates, including space inventory and revisions 
- Conduct research and analyses to assist Senior Planners to make recommendations for space allocation  

Design and Planning Assistance: 
- Assist in designing functional plan layouts and test fits based on user needs, design parameters and knowledge of architectural principles and trends  
- Determine the physical resources available and required to accommodate the existing and planned functions to ensure the proposed renovations are correlated to planned programmatic expansions 
- Prepare materials for feasibility studies for potential projects 
- Contribute to the creation and maintenance of planning and design standards, ensuring consistency across projects 

 Administrative and Reporting Duties: 
- Maintain and organize project documentation, including schedules, reports, and other key materials  
- Monitor project progress, report status updates, and identify potential risks or delays 
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams to track resource needs and resolve project issues 
- Participate and document meeting minutes 

 Vendor Communication: 
- Assist with vendor outreach, including contacting suppliers to obtain expressions of interests for upcoming projects  
- Ensure timely follow-ups and clear communication throughout the process

Requirements:

- Degree or diploma in architecture, planning, interior design, or a related field (or equivalent work experience) 

- Experience in planning, design, construction, or a related role (internships or academic projects are also valued) 

- Proficiency in AutoCAD, Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, PowerPoint, Word)

- Experience using Bluebeam is preferred.

- Strong organizational and time-management skills, with the ability to prioritize tasks effectively 

- Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to produce clear reports and presentations 

- Attention to detail and a proactive approach to problem-solving 

- Ability to work collaboratively in a team environment while managing individual tasks and deadlines 

- Eagerness to learn and develop in the planning and project management field 

- Contract length: 5.5 months

- Start date: As soon as possible

Closing Date: 02/26/2025, 11:59PM ET
Employee Group: PM
Appointment Type: Budget - Casual
Schedule: Monday to Friday 9:00am to 5:00pm
Pay Scale Group & Hiring Zone: $42.87/hour
Job Category: Finance/Budget/Planning/Audit