Senior Associate, Planning

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.

WW+P Architects + Planners Inc. is looking for a Senior Associate to join our leadership team in our Toronto studio and support the continued growth of our planning practice. The role of the Senior Associate is to help lead our team to deliver pragmatic, forward-thinking, and high-quality plans, policy documents, reports and strategies that support our private and public sector clients. 

Role and Responsibilities

• Mentoring and driving the growth and success of a strong team of planners at the junior, intermediate, and senior levels;
• Lead projects largely independently, with minimal strategic Principal involvement as/when required;
• Foster strong relationships with clients based on a reputation for trust, strategic advice, and service;
• Contribute to business development efforts by supporting Principals on proposals and leading the preparation of proposals, while also representing WW+P in the marketplace at industry events, conferences, etc.;
• Drive high-quality work and professional growth among the planning team;
• Lead and execute exceptional work via multi-functional teams; and
• Contribute positively to our studio culture through participating in events, workshops, and social activities.

• Degree in Planning or equivalent;  
• Minimum 11 years of experience working on urban issues in North America; experience in Toronto and Ontario an asset;
• Experience managing multi-disciplinary teams, including external consultants, on large and technically complex projects;
• Robust experience managing and supervising the work of junior, intermediate, and senior team members;
• Capable in client management, issue resolution, and problem solving;
• Strong analytical and strategic thinking skills, robust experience providing strategic planning advice to clients;
• Deep experience with all levels of planning frameworks across a range of topics (housing, transit, employment lands, environmental, etc.).
• Demonstrated success in delivering results in one or more of our key practice areas, such as: strategic planning, planning approvals, infrastructure planning and development, policy planning and studies, and master planning and community design; and
• Extensive public engagement and consultation experience.

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.