Open Positions
Lead, Connect Downsview
Help advance advocacy for extending the Sheppard Subway into the future Downsview Airport redevelopment lands. Work with government partners, planners, developers, and transit agencies to promote rapid transit access from day one.
Responsibilities
- Lead the Connect Downsview Campaign
- Advocate for extending the Sheppard Subway Extension into the Downsview Airport Development
- Engage with local politicians to promote the campaign
- Collaborate with the airport developer to support the extension initiative
- Work with Metrolinx to facilitate the subway extension
- Liaise with the City of Toronto to ensure alignment with municipal plans
- Emphasize the benefits of bringing subway service to new residents from day one
- Focus on achieving project completion faster and at a lower cost
Lead, Transit-Oriented Communities
Champion transit-oriented development, pedestrian-first urban design, and mixed-use communities that bring housing, jobs, and amenities closer to transit.
Responsibilities:
- Lead advocacy efforts for transit-oriented communities with a focus on urban design
- Promote high-quality, pedestrian-first design principles in community planning
- Advocate for the development of mixed-use communities that prioritize employment and housing near transit hubs
- Collaborate with stakeholders to ensure growth is aligned with rapid transit expansion
- Educate the community on the benefits of transit-oriented development
- Work to influence policy and planning decisions that support sustainable urban growth