Community Planner

at  Urban Systems

We are looking for candidates with their own unique talents. If you don’t meet 100% of the preferred skills outlined in this job posting, tell us why you’d be a great fit for Urban Systems in your cover letter!

ABOUT YOU

Our focus is on finding great people to add to our team. We are open to master’s graduates from various educational backgrounds, including community planning, geography, or public policy, with 2 to 5 years of experience in a relevant community planning or consulting role. The core skills and attributes that will help you succeed here include:

• You possess a consulting mindset and are always looking for ways to provide value and insights to clients.
• You have experience in and are passionate about serving local governments and Indigenous communities.
• Relationships matter, you understand what it takes to cultivate strong relationships, and seek out new relationships and project opportunities to foster collaboration and growth.
• You have excellent oral and written communication skills. You have the ability to communicate thoughtfully and thoroughly with team members and others
• You are a self-starter, you enjoy taking the initiative and driving projects forward with minimal supervision.
• You consistently deliver high-quality work, ensuring that all outputs meet or exceed expectations.
• You are adaptable and able to adjust to changing circumstances and new challenges with ease.
• You are accountable and dependable, taking responsibility for your actions and consistently meeting deadlines.
• You are a big picture thinker and are able to see the broader context and long-term implications of your work.
• You are available to travel throughout Lower Mainland and British Columbia for project work, including visiting communities.
• You are registered, or are eligible for registration, as an RRP or MCIP.
• Have a valid class 5 driver’s license.

ABOUT US

Urban Systems is a Canadian employee-owned interdisciplinary community consulting firm. We are united in our mission to transform communities everywhere into vibrant places where people want to live today, tomorrow, and forever.
At Urban Systems, vibrant communities are everything—including our own work community. Since 1975, we have grown to more than 700 people with 18 offices across Canada. Every day, our purpose-driven team works closely with our clients and their communities to deliver impactful work. We are proud to work with diverse clients, including Indigenous communities, all levels of government, commercial and residential land developers, and the natural resource sector.
We care for our communities and for our people. It’s our differences that make us exciting, and our shared belief in Urban Systems that binds us together. We’re searching for the creative and passionate and the curious and courageous to join us in creating meaningful and generational change in communities.

OUR COMMITMENT TO YOU

Are you looking for opportunities to participate in challenging projects and work with multiple teams? Join a diverse and supportive group of professionals at Urban Systems and take part in impactful work building vibrant communities across Canada. Here’s what you can expect as a team member at Urban Systems:

• Competitive Compensation and Benefits. You’ll receive competitive compensation, extended health, dental, vision care coverage, and more. This position will have a salary range of $78,000.00 - $94,000.00 per year based on a 40-hour work week. The range is negotiable based on your skillset and experience.
• Paid Time Off. We encourage all team members to take time off to recharge. Enjoy 3 weeks of paid vacation to start, in addition to statutory days off throughout the year.
• Learn and grow. Your professional growth & development is supported here. You are encouraged to take initiative and shape your career through coaching, in-house learning, technical courses, and more.
• Work with Interdisciplinary Teams. Amazing things happen when you mix creativity, curiosity, teamwork, and a strong desire to collaborate and innovate. You will be part of diverse, interdisciplinary teams to deliver important projects for our clients and their communities.
• Flexible Hours & Work Environment. You have a life outside of work. We offer flexibility in your work schedule and work environment to help you do your best work and meet your commitments.
• Saving for the Future. To help you achieve your long-term retirement goals, we offer a Long-Term Matching Program that matches your contributions (up to 5%) to an RRSP or TSFA.
• Support through Transitions. You will be supported through life’s moments and transitions, big or small, including top-up for parental leave for both biological and adoptive parents.
• Create Lasting Community Impact. 98% of Urban Systems employees believe that the work we do is important. Join a team of like-minded leaders and work together to bring impactful community projects to life!

• You possess a consulting mindset and are always looking for ways to provide value and insights to clients.
• You have experience in and are passionate about serving local governments and Indigenous communities.
• Relationships matter, you understand what it takes to cultivate strong relationships, and seek out new relationships and project opportunities to foster collaboration and growth.
• You have excellent oral and written communication skills. You have the ability to communicate thoughtfully and thoroughly with team members and others
• You are a self-starter, you enjoy taking the initiative and driving projects forward with minimal supervision.
• You consistently deliver high-quality work, ensuring that all outputs meet or exceed expectations.
• You are adaptable and able to adjust to changing circumstances and new challenges with ease.
• You are accountable and dependable, taking responsibility for your actions and consistently meeting deadlines.
• You are a big picture thinker and are able to see the broader context and long-term implications of your work.
• You are available to travel throughout Lower Mainland and British Columbia for project work, including visiting communities.
• You are registered, or are eligible for registration, as an RRP or MCIP.
• Have a valid class 5 driver’s license