Community Planning Consultant | |
| Job ID | 5D-82-69-38-EA-28 |
| Company | Urban Systems Ltd. |
| Location | Kamloops |
| Province | British Columbia |
| Date Posted | 2021-02-25 |
| Posted Until | 2021-03-12 |
| Job Type | Full-time |
| Job Category | Engineering |
| Job Details | View attachment |
| Description | |
| About the Opportunity Our thriving Kamloops office is looking to add a talented and enthusiastic Community Planning Consultant to join our existing team of professional planners, engineers, and other professionals serving clients and communities across British Columbia. Successful candidates will have interest and enthusiasm in working with various clients such as Indigenous communities and municipalities on important community development matters. The role would entail working with communities on the development of policies and action plans pertaining to important issues such as land use planning, economic development, community social development, infrastructure financing, and governance. More and more of our clients are looking for innovative ideas and customized solutions based on an integrated perspective of these fields. The community consulting practice in the Kamloops branch provides consulting services on an array of community development projects such as: • Land use planning, community planning, and economic development in First Nations communities; • Official Community Plans, neighbourhood plans, comprehensive development plans, and area sector plans; • Zoning Bylaws; • Community engagement activities, using virtual platforms such as Zoom, and in-person strategies such as open houses and World Cafés; • Parks and trails master planning; • Diverse planning in the areas of agriculture, tourism, and housing in municipal and First Nations contexts; and • Fostering partnerships with different local governments, Indigenous communities, provincial agencies, and community organizations in the interest of addressing common issues amongst our clients. As communities continue to become more complex, so too do the demands of our clients. We are looking for a well-rounded and motivated individual that is passionate about planning and working with local communities in the Interior of British Columbia. Due to COVID-19, the opportunity to work remotely and from home does exist. Thinking beyond the COVID-19 pandemic, it is expected that the Community Planning Consultant be available to partake in activities in-person, such as attending meetings, participating in branch activities, and collaborating on projects. Therefore, the individual would need to reside in Kamloops. | |
| Experience | About You This position is designed for recent graduates with up to 2 years of experience. We are looking for an individual with a bachelors, or master’s degree of planning, or a background in social sciences, or science degree program. We are looking for the following skills, traits, and interests: • Interest in working closely with Indigenous communities, local governments, provincial agencies, and community organizations to address key community planning issues; • Interest in conducting research, preparing background reports, and making recommendations on various planning projects with an aptitude for problem solving, research, and analyzing information, including the use of spreadsheets; • Ability to prepare and deliver presentations, surveys, and other external stakeholder and public engagement materials; • Entrepreneurial drive, with interest in continuing to develop the practice with existing and new clients, including securing new work; • Interest in exploring a wide range of community development topics, including land use planning, housing, economic development, community governance, community social development, infrastructure planning, and local government finance; • Great communication skills and a demonstrated ability to write well, think critically, and ask questions; • Thrives in a team environment built on collaboration and integration between disciplines, and enjoys working on a variety of projects with different team members; • Desire to work in a fast-paced environment with a team of professionals who are deeply committed to exceeding client expectations; • Commitment to ongoing personal, professional, and practice development; • Interest in learning about the unique geography of the BC Interior and the communities and peoples within; and • Evident passion and enthusiasm for community planning. |
| Languages | English |
| Work Settings | About Us Recognized as one of Canada’s top employers, Urban Systems is an employee-owned interdisciplinary consulting firm based in Western Canada. In business since 1975, we have over four decades of experience working with a variety of clients including all levels of government, Indigenous communities, commercial and residential land developers, and the natural resource sector. We have a team of approximately 450 with offices across Western Canada that is committed to helping build vibrant communities of all sizes. Our Commitment to You At Urban Systems, we make significant investments in our people, which is why we take great care to hire those who we believe will thrive in Urban Systems. We’ve become recognized as a workplace of choice by nurturing a unique corporate culture that sets us apart through: • Challenging and interesting project opportunities; • A fun workplace, where hard work accomplishes great things; • The opportunity to work with industry leading professionals in a collaborative environment; • Ongoing development of professional skills and learning; and • Meaningful rewards and recognition. |
| How To Apply | If this describes your background, your skills and your natural talents, please check out our website for more information and submit your resume and cover letter. Deadline for applications: Friday, March 12, 2021 at 9:00 am PST |
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