CitySpaces Consulting

CitySpaces Consulting is a leading provider of community planning, development consulting, and consultation services in communities throughout Western Canada. For more than 35 years, we have been committed to “building lasting, livable and inclusive communities” with a spotlight on social sustainability. We work with a variety of clients in the government, business, institutional, and non-profit sectors, and bring exceptional experience in managing projects from vision to completion. We are known for our professionalism, dedication, social ethic, and inclusive approaches.

With current commitments and emerging opportunities, CitySpaces is seeking a full-time Community Planner (entry-level) to join our firm. This position will be based in our downtown Vancouver office which is located on the traditional, ancestral and unceded territory of the Musqueam, Squamish, and Tsleil-Waututh Nations.

THE POSITION WILL INVOLVE

• Working as part of CitySpaces’ community planning team, the community planner would be centrally involved in a variety of planning projects such as: housing needs assessments, housing action plans/strategies, social needs assessments, childcare action plans, poverty reduction strategies, social policy studies, land use planning, Indigenous community planning and development, and special research studies.
• Undertaking diverse forms of research and analysis; writing concise policy; drafting recommendations, strategies, and actions; creating and facilitating meaningful engagement processes; and writing professional reports.
• Taking initiative in developing business opportunities including preparing proposals.
• Periodic travel to communities throughout Western Canada. Evening and weekend meetings are sometimes required (having a valid BC Driver’s License is beneficial).

JOB SPECIFICATIONS

• Candidate Member / eligibility for membership with the Canadian Institute of Planners.
• Bachelor’s Degree in the planning or related field, OR, traditional knowledge and equivalent experience of community development.
• Exposure to or employment experience in a community planning (ie. housing, social planning, Indigenous community development).
• Familiarity with various sources of data relevant to community planning and development research (i.e., Statistics Canada, BC Statistics, CMHC) with experience managing large datasets and high volume of information.
• Ability to prepare clear, concise reports, as well as efficiently and accurately analyze the quantitative and qualitative data that may be involved.
• Familiarity with the principles and practices of engagement and experience in planning and conducting engagement processes. Facilitation skills would be preferred.
• Familiarity with the principles and application of Design Thinking would be preferred.
• Experience working with various levels of governments, Indigenous communities, non-profit organizations as well as vulnerable and diverse populations.
• Experience and/or familiarity with both urban and rural community contexts in Western Canada.
• Familiarity with British Columbia’s Community Charter, Local Government Act and Housing Needs Report Amendment Act.
• Ability to work independently as well as collaboratively with project team and clients.
• Strong verbal/written communication, presentation, facilitation, and interpersonal skills.
• Strong organizational and time management skills.

THE BENEFITS

• Working in a collaborative and collegial environment
• Supportive and inclusive workplace
• Salary commensurate to experience
• Extended health benefits package
• In-house mentorship, training, and continuing professional development

SOUND LIKE YOU?

If so, please apply at: careers@cityspaces.ca by November 19th, 2021

CitySpaces evaluates job applicants based on skills and experience. We believe in equitable access to jobs and opportunities regardless of age, gender, sexual orientation, faith practice, ethnicity, socio-economic background, place of origin, family situation, or other characteristics. Indigenous individuals are strongly encouraged to apply (please self-identify in application). CitySpaces supports diversity in all forms however, preferences will be given to qualified, Indigenous applicants.