Employment type: full time Overview Dillon’s Community Plans & Approvals discipline is looking for a Community Planner to join our multidisciplinary team in the Winnipeg or Brandon offices. You will have the opportunity to work on new and exciting projects while providing clients with a fully integrated and superior customer experience. Your Opportunity Our team of talented and passionate planners works extensively with Indigenous communities and various levels of government and private organizations in the areas of community planning, land use planning, Indigenous consultation and engagement, community engagement, and environmental planning and management including environmental assessment and permitting. We also work with and support our local environmental and engineering services teams, and our various planning teams across the country. The ideal candidate is a passionate and creative planner and project manager with experience leading a team, providing mentorship, solid writing and communication skills, and relevant experience with Indigenous communities to jump right in and get started. We have developed many strong relationships with our Indigenous community clients and must continue building our capacity to enable existing and new relationships to flourish. We offer a competitive compensation package and flexible work hours to help support the competing demands of work and personal life. About Dillon Dillon Consulting Limited (Dillon) is a proudly Canadian, 100% employee-owned professional consulting firm specializing in planning, engineering, environmental science, and management. With over 25 offices and more than 1100 employees across Canada, we offer a wide range of services related to building and improving facilities and infrastructure, protecting the environment, and developing communities. At Dillon, we strive to remain at the forefront of technology and innovation and thrive on interdisciplinary collaboration, empowering our people to challenge conventional thinking and build careers focused on creating a lasting impact in our communities. We are committed to ongoing professional development and celebrate the unique perspectives that each team member brings to the table. Employee ownership is available to all Dillon team members, and over 60% of our employees own shares in Dillon. Through employee ownership, we return the financial benefit created by our project work to the very people who created that value. Because we are an employee-owned firm, your voice will be an essential part of our shared success. Responsibilities Project Management and Technical Activities Manage and coordinate Indigenous community strategy projects (e.g., Comprehensive Community Plans, Land Use Plans, Strategic Plans, Health Plans, etc.) Delegate project-related tasks to team members with an appropriate level of direction, guidance, review and feedback 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 Lead the development of engagement and meeting materials, including summaries and memos, presentations, surveys, information panels, activities, and informational content for project websites Lead and support meetings and facilitate engagement sessions with clients, community leaders, and members across the province Synthesize and analyze background document research, planning inputs, and engagement outcomes, including identifying key themes and planning considerations Lead and support policy development for land use plans and other community plans and projects, as needed, based on inputs from research and engagement Communicate with clients, community leaders and members, staff and others regularly clearly and professionally, both orally and in writing 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 Learning and Development Commit to self-development, ongoing learning, and professional development. Drive continuous learning and mentor junior staff in data science and digital project delivery methodologies, developing the next generation of tech-forward leaders. Contribute to Dillon’s corporate profile through active participation in professional associations and committees. Qualifications A degree in planning, geography, environmental science or a related field Full membership in the Canadian Institute of Planners and the Planning Institute of Manitoba. Knowledge of relevant planning and legislative frameworks (Indigenous, municipal, provincial, federal) and planning principles and techniques 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 Able to work across multiple time zones, as needed Experience 6-8 years of related work experience, preferably in the consulting industry 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 Experience preparing and delivering Indigenous consultation programs for a range of clients, including developing communication materials Demonstrated success working in a team setting and meeting quality, schedule, and budgetary expectations Experience facilitating meetings and workshops and demonstrated experience providing mentorship to and managing more junior staff Experience working with Indigenous communities and understanding of culturally-appropriate approaches to plann