Indigenous Community Planner

About the Role

In this role you will manage Indigenous community strategy projects, delegate tasks, prepare and review planning documents, lead engagement strategies and meetings, synthesize research, support policy development, and communicate professionally with clients and community members. You will also contribute to business development and mentor junior staff while committing to continuous learning. • Manage and coordinate Indigenous community strategy projects such as comprehensive community plans and land‑use plans. • Delegate project tasks to team members and provide direction, guidance, review, and feedback. • Prepare, contribute to, and review planning documents, reports, engagement summaries, and final plans. • Lead development and implementation of community engagement strategies and materials. • Facilitate meetings and engagement sessions with clients, community leaders, and members. • Synthesize research, planning inputs, and engagement outcomes to identify key themes. • Support policy development for land‑use and other community plans based on research and engagement. • Contribute to business development by preparing proposals, work plans, and meeting potential clients. • Mentor and coach junior staff, providing technical direction and career development support. • Participate actively in professional associations and committees to enhance Dillon’s corporate profile. • Develop and deliver Indigenous consultation programs and communication materials for diverse clients. • Facilitate workshops, meetings, and provide mentorship to junior staff.

Key Responsibilities

• ▸project management
• ▸community engagement
• ▸policy development
• ▸report preparation
• ▸business development
• ▸mentoring

What You Bring

Are you a strong leader with technical expertise who enjoys building relationships and collaborating with internal and external stakeholders? With excellent communication skills, business acumen, and a passion for entrepreneurship and innovation, you will thrive in Dillon’s fast‑paced, agile environment. Required qualifications include a degree in planning, geography, environmental science or a related field, full membership in the Canadian Institute of Planners and the Planning Institute of BC, and knowledge of Indigenous, municipal, provincial and federal planning frameworks. Strong written and verbal communication, ability to work in a fast‑paced consulting environment, and flexibility to work across time zones are essential. Candidates should have 6‑8 years of consulting experience, a track record of working with Indigenous communities on land‑use and community planning, policy development, and consultation programs, as well as demonstrated project management, facilitation, and mentorship skills. A valid driver’s license is required for travel. • Communicate clearly with clients, community leaders, staff, and other stakeholders, both orally and in writing. • Hold a degree in planning, geography, environmental science, or a related field. • Be a full member of the Canadian Institute of Planners and the Planning Institute of BC. • Possess knowledge of Indigenous, municipal, provincial, and federal planning and legislative frameworks. • Demonstrate strong written and verbal communication and report‑writing skills. • Experience 6‑8 years in consulting, preferably with Indigenous community land‑use and community planning projects. • Show culturally‑appropriate planning and engagement approaches with Indigenous communities. • Maintain a valid driver’s license for required travel.

Requirements

• ▸planning degree
• ▸cip member
• ▸indigenous planning
• ▸consulting exp
• ▸project management
• ▸driver's license

Benefits

The ideal candidate is a creative planner and project manager with proven leadership, mentorship, and writing abilities, ready to strengthen existing relationships and develop new ones. The role offers a collaborative workplace, flexible work options, varied assignments, and strong career growth, based out of the Vancouver office. The position offers a salary range of $78,900‑$128,900, reflecting education, experience, skills, internal equity, and geographic region, with the possibility of compensation outside the posted range based on merit. Dillon is a 100 % employee‑owned firm that values achievement, continuous development, creativity, courage, inclusiveness, and reliability. Employees benefit from a share purchase plan, competitive compensation, comprehensive health benefits, a generous retirement plan, student‑loan repayment assistance, flexible hours, and hybrid work options. Additional offerings include learning and development programs, a focus on innovation, an employee and family assistance program, discounted corporate gym memberships, and a wellness subsidy for health‑related activities. • Salary range: $78,900‑$128,900, dependent on experience, education, and skills. • Employee share purchase plan and 100 % employee ownership. • Comprehensive health benefits and generous retirement savings plan. • Student‑loan repayment assistance with matching employer contributions. • Flexible work hours and hybrid working options to balance personal and professional demands. • Learning and development opportunities including coaching, mentoring, and internal training. • Employee and Family Assistance Program (EFAP) resources for well‑being. • Discounted corporate gym membership and wellness subsidy for health‑related activities.

Work Environment

Hybrid