DESIGN TECHNOLOGIST

Job summary

**Job ID:** 64568 **Job Category:** Policy, Planning & Research **Division & Section:** City Planning, CP Urban Design **Work Location:** Etobicoke Civic Centre, 399 The West Mall **Job Type & Duration:** Full Time, Permanent **Hourly Rate:** $38.20 - $41.70 **Shift Information:** Monday to Friday, 35 Hours per week **Affiliation:** L79 Full-time **Number of Positions Open:** 1 **Posting Period:** 20-May-2026 to 03-Jun-2026 **Job Description** City Planning is looking for creative individuals to join the Graphics & Visualization unit to create visually appealing materials to communicate Pl…

Job details

**Job ID:** 64568 **Job Category:** Policy, Planning & Research **Division & Section:** City Planning, CP Urban Design **Work Location:** Etobicoke Civic Centre, 399 The West Mall **Job Type & Duration:** Full Time, Permanent **Hourly Rate:** $38.20 - $41.70 **Shift Information:** Monday to Friday, 35 Hours per week **Affiliation:** L79 Full-time **Number of Positions Open:** 1 **Posting Period:** 20-May-2026 to 03-Jun-2026 **Job Description** City Planning is looking for creative individuals to join the Graphics & Visualization unit to create visually appealing materials to communicate Planning Matters with public and internal stakeholders. Reporting to the Manager of Graphics & Visualization and the District Supervisor, Graphics & Visualization, you will prepare and maintain visual products associated with the planning process and architectural communication including: publications, architectural visualization, thematic mapping and legislative mapping from a variety of source material (client content, site visit, data, text and/or image files) using both analytical and design software for digital or print publication and/or display. # **Major Responsibilities:** - Prepares and maintains documents, presentations, displays, graphics, 3D models, and maps using analytical and design software for print and digital distribution. - Prepares, maintains and verifies the Official Plan and Zone By-law mapping. - Retrieves, manipulates, and translates data from a variety of file formats and sources. - Liaises with internal and external professional, technical, and legal staff to discuss, obtain, and/or provide graphic material for projects. - Provides support at community consultation events. # **Key Qualifications:** **Your application must describe your qualifications as they relate to:** - Post-secondary education in an applied design, technology or related program, or the approved equivalent combination of education and experience. - Experience in an applied design field such as architectural technology, planning technology, visualization, graphic design and/or GIS (cartography/geomatics). - Experience using software for publishing, visualization and mapping/analysis software (e.g. Adobe Creative Suite, ESRI, SketchUp, AutoDesk). - Experience producing plans, maps, graphics, 3D models, digital and print publications/displays to illustrate planning, build form, and other urban design concepts. # **You must also have:** - Ability to work within tight timelines and meet deadlines. - Ability to organize own work program and carry out responsibilities with a minimum of direct supervision in a fast, accurate, and efficient manner. - Ability to build and maintain positive working relationships with co-workers and clients. - Design presentation skills including an awareness of typography, colour and graphic elements that impact readability. - Ability to read architectural plans and topographic maps. - Knowledge of the planning process, zoning by-laws and the Official Plan. - Knowledge of the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA), the Occupational Health and Safety Act, and the regulations that apply to the job duties. **NOTE TO INTERNAL FULL-TIME AND PART-TIME CITY OF TORONTO EMPLOYEES:** City of Toronto employees must apply to full-time or part-time employment opportunities posted on the City's **Internal** Job Posting Portal. ## **Equity, Diversity and Inclusion** The City is an equal opportunity employer, dedicated to creating a workplace culture of inclusiveness that reflects the diverse residents that we serve. Learn more about the City’s commitment to employment equity. ## **Accommodation** The City of Toronto is committed to creating an accessible and inclusive organization. We are committed to providing barrier-free and accessible employment practices in compliance with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA). Should you require Code-protected accommodation through any stage of the recruitment process, please make them known when contacted and we will work with you to meet your needs. Disability-related accommodation during the **application process** is available upon request. Learn more about the City’s Hiring Policies and Accommodation Process.

Listed skills

• Software · Preferred
• Adobe · Preferred
• Analytical · Preferred
• Design Software · Preferred
• analysis · Preferred
• materials · Preferred
• Client · Preferred
• Planning · Preferred
• Process · Preferred
• Urban Design · Preferred
• Time · Preferred
• Mapping · Preferred