Senior Engagement Specialist

About the Role

You will work alongside multidisciplinary experts to guide major planning initiatives that drive real decisions and outcomes. • Lead public consultation and engagement strategies for municipal and environmental planning projects. • Provide strategic advice on stakeholder relations, engagement risks, communication tactics, and regulatory alignment. • Plan, deliver, and report on engagement programs using IAP2 methodology and municipal planning requirements. • Organize, facilitate, and synthesize outputs from public meetings, open houses, virtual sessions, and multi‑stakeholder workshops. • Manage engagement schedules, budgets, deliverables, and business development opportunities across complex multidisciplinary projects. • Mentor and guide junior team members to build strong engagement capability. • Collaborate with planners, engineers, communications specialists, and environmental professionals to produce client‑ready materials and technical documentation. • Champion health and safety, inclusion, and accessibility in all engagement activities.

Key Responsibilities

• ▸public engagement
• ▸iap2 methodology
• ▸stakeholder workshops
• ▸schedule management
• ▸client documentation
• ▸mentoring

What You Bring

• Hold a degree in Planning, Environmental Studies, Geography, or a related discipline; eligible for OPPI, CIP, or IAP2 membership. • Demonstrated hands‑on experience leading consultation and engagement programs in municipal or environmental planning. • Skilled in facilitating both in‑person and virtual public meetings with clear facilitation techniques. • Proficient at navigating planning regulations, municipal application processes, and multi‑stakeholder environments. • Excellent at synthesizing complex information into clear reports, memos, and engagement summaries. • Thrive in dynamic settings while maintaining quality, organization, and responsiveness.

Requirements

• ▸planning degree
• ▸oppi
• ▸consultation
• ▸facilitation
• ▸regulation
• ▸report writing

Benefits

The Opportunity – Shape the World Around You. This role offers a chance to make a meaningful impact on the future of communities across Ontario by influencing how people live, move, and thrive through municipal planning and environmental projects. Compensation ranges from $81,100 to $118,900 depending on province, with final salary based on education, qualifications, experience, seniority, location, performance, and business needs.

Work Environment

Hybrid