Indigenous Community Planner

Description

• Lead and support policy development for land use plans and other community plans and projects, as needed, based on inputs from research and engagement
• Lead the development of engagement and meeting materials, including summaries and memos, presentations, surveys, information panels, activities, and informational content for project websites
• Synthesize and analyze background document research, planning inputs, and engagement outcomes, including identifying key themes and planning considerations
• Prepare, contribute to, and review planning documents and reports including community engagement summaries, background reports, analytical and rationale reports (e.g., opportunities and constraints summaries), and draft and final plans
• Lead and support the development and implementation of community engagement strategies
• Manage and coordinate Indigenous community strategy projects (e.g., Comprehensive Community Plans, Land Use Plans, Strategic Plans, Health Plans, etc.)
• Lead and support meetings and facilitate engagement sessions with clients, community leaders, and members across the Province
• Contribute to ongoing business development activities including leading and supporting the preparation of proposals and work plans, and meeting with potential clients to discuss opportunities
• Contribute to the career development of supporting staff, including technical direction, coaching, and mentoring
• Delegate project-related tasks to team members with an appropriate level of direction, guidance, review and feedback
• Contribute to Dillon’s corporate profile through active participation in professional associations and committees

Requirements

• Communicate with clients, community leaders and members, staff and others regularly clearly and professionally, both orally and in writing
• A degree in planning, geography, environmental science or a related field
• Strong communication (written and verbal) and interpersonal skills - must be proficient in report and plan writing and able to prepare high-quality deliverables
• Ability to work in a fast-paced consulting environment with multiple project demands and timelines
• Knowledge of relevant planning and legislative frameworks (Indigenous, municipal, provincial, federal) and planning principles and techniques
• Experience working with Indigenous communities and understanding of culturally-appropriate approaches to planning and engagement
• A variety of EFAP tools and online resources to support well-being are available to all employees
• Experience preparing and delivering Indigenous consultation programs for a range of clients, including developing communication materials
• Experience facilitating meetings and workshops and demonstrated experience providing mentorship to and managing more junior staff
• 6-8 years of related work experience, preferably in the consulting industry
• Demonstrated success working in a team setting and meeting quality, schedule, and budgetary expectations
• Demonstrated success in project management
• Able to work across multiple time zones, as needed
• Professional experience working with Indigenous communities in areas such as land use planning, community planning (e.g., Comprehensive Community Plans, Strategic Plans, etc.), policy development, community consultation and engagement and associated strategies
• This position will require that you travel as needed so a valid driver’s license is required.**
• The ability to anticipate, examine, and adopt new and innovative solutions is a crucial driver for the continual and progressive advancement of our business performance. In our culture, people are empowered to reflect and question current practices and seek forward looking solutions to today’s problems and tomorrow’s opportunities
• Full membership in the Canadian Institute of Planners and the Planning Institute of BC

Benefits

• Learning and Development opportunities
• Student loan repayment assistance with matching employer contributions
• Our employees can take advantage of wellness subsidy that can be put towards expenses for a variety of health and/or wellness related activities such as gym membership, purchase of home fitness equipment, yoga classes and dance classes
• Flexible work hours
• Employee and Family Assistance Program (EFAP)
• A competitive compensation package
• Employee share purchase plan
• Comprehensive health benefits
• Generous retirement savings plan
• Dillon is 100% employee owned and share ownership is open to all full-time regular employees
• Dillon values its staff and the contributions that are made each day and understands that work arrangements can differ based on personal needs and business needs. We are taking a trust-based approach to offer a variety of flexible work options to help balance the competing demands of work and personal life.
• Wellness Subsidy
• We use a composite approach to development including coaching to build the how, mentoring to share lessons, advising to round out perspectives, and co-creation of knowledge through internal learning opportunities

Training + Development

Interview process

Visa Sponsorship

Security clearance