Planning Intern (Urban Design)

Brook McIlroy is a progressive multi-disciplinary practice that approaches design and planning from a broad, holistic perspective. As planners, urban designers, architects, landscape architects, and interior designers, we endeavor to address the complexity of communities, cities and the diverse, interconnected natural and human-made ecologies we inhabit. We are a diverse array of talented people in Toronto, Thunder Bay, and Winnipeg, working on projects that span from large-scale urban visions to the detailed design of buildings, landscapes, civic infrastructure and public art. A specific focus of our practice is led by Indigenous architects, artists and planners through the Indigenous Design Studio.

We work in the medium of the built and natural environments, designing places where people can prosper and thrive while protecting the land, water, air and the other species that make life possible. Our clients and project partners span a fascinating array of diverse sectors including education, arts and culture, residential, infrastructure, mobility, and healthy communities.

We are seeking a Planning Intern to join our diverse Toronto Urban Design team. Please note that this is a summer internship position with the potential to extend into further part-time or full-time work. Students currently enrolled in a planning or urban design program are encouraged to apply.

Key responsibilities of this position include but are not limited to:

• Assisting in the preparation of urban design and planning documents, including Planning Rationale Reports, Urban Design Briefs, Official Plan & Zoning By-law Amendments, Community Services and Facilities Studies, Block Context Plans, Draft Plans of Subdivision and Minor Variance Applications
• Assisting in the production of urban design projects including Campus Master Plans, Downtown Plans, Corridor Plans, Mobility Hubs, Community Plans, Urban Design Guidelines, Master Plans, and Peer Reviews
• Assisting in the preparation of materials for public workshops, client meetings, internal workshops, and Council meetings
• Supporting a multidisciplinary team of architects, landscape architects and planners on planning and urban design projects
• Assisting in the preparation of proposals in response to RFQs and RFPs
• Supporting other project work within the studios as needed

Qualifications and skills required:

• Pursuing a bachelor’s or master’s degree in planning or urban design at a qualified post-secondary institution
• An interest and/or experience in architecture, landscape architecture, urban design, and sustainable urban development
• Exceptional writing and document layout skills
• Strong analytical and organizational skills with attention to detail
• Motivated, flexible and enthusiastic team player able to work in an open studio format
• Skill in software applications including MS Office, Adobe Creative Suite
• Experience with design and mapping software including 2D drafting, 3D modeling, and/or GIS would be considered an asset

Brook McIlroy offers a collaborative, supportive and hybrid work environment. We thank all candidates for your interest. Only selected candidates will be contacted for an interview. Please send your cover letter, resume, and a brief, recent writing sample to resumes@brookmcilroy.com with “Planning Intern (Urban Design)” in the subject line.