Manager, Community Planning

Yuułuʔiłʔatḥ Government (Ucluelet First Nation Government); Ucluelet; Hybrid; CAD 81,000 - 123,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Health & Dental Benefits

Municipal Pension Plan

4 weeks vacation

Personal days

Holiday break

Hybrid work arrangements

Job summary

The Yuułuʔiłʔatḥ Government in Ucluelet, BC, invites applications for a Manager, Community Planning to lead the Community Planning function and advance treaty-aligned land-use and development strategies.

Reporting to the Director of Lands & Resources, you will supervise planning staff and consultants, oversee the OCP, zoning and regulatory instruments, manage budgets, and engage community knowledge including Elders to deliver priority initiatives with integrity and transparency.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Urban, Community, or Regional Planning is required.
• CRP with Planning Institute of BC or equivalent is required.
• 7–10+ years of progressive planning experience.
• Minimum 2 years supervisory or people management experience.
• Experience leading major planning initiatives.
• Experience managing budgets and consultant contracts.

Responsibilities

• Lead development and implementation of the Official Community Plan (OCP).
• Oversee zoning, development permit areas, and land-use frameworks.
• Translate long-term vision into integrated planning strategies.
• Ensure alignment with housing, infrastructure, and environmental goals.
• Supervise planning staff and external consultants.
• Represent the Nation in planning negotiations and intergovernmental discussions.
• Develop planning policies and regulatory instruments.
• Prepare and manage annual planning budget.

Skills

Planning leadership

Community engagement

Stakeholder communication

Independent work

Team collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree in Urban, Community, or Regional Planning

Certified Registered Professional Planner (RPP)

7–10+ years progressive planning experience

Minimum 2 years supervisory experience

Experience leading major planning initiatives

Experience managing budgets and consultant contracts

Tools

Microsoft Office

Econometric modeling

Transportation modeling

Database management

AutoCAD

Adobe Suite

GIS / Mapping software

Job description

Classification: Band 7 — Manager

Reports To: Director of Lands & Resources

Supervises: Planning Staff, External Planning Consultants

Location: hitac̓u, BC (Hybrid)

Employment Type: Full-Time

Salary Band: Band 7 ($81,731 – $122,596)

POSITION PURPOSE

The Manager, Community Planning is responsible for leading and managing the Community Planning function of the Yuułuʔiłʔatḥ Government. The role provides strategic oversight of land-use frameworks, regulatory instruments, and long-term development planning to advance Treaty Settlement Land optimization and community priorities. Reporting to the Director of Lands & Resources, the Manager ensures the effective development, implementation, and integration of planning initiatives aligned with Yuułuʔiłʔatḥ laws, policies, strategic plans, and Treaty obligations. This role carries accountability for planning program delivery, delegated regulatory decision-making, budget oversight, and supervision of planning staff and consultants.

ACCOUNTABILITY

Strategic Planning Leadership

• Lead and manage the development, review, and implementation of the Official Community Plan (OCP) and related statutory planning instruments.
• Oversee zoning, development permit areas, and land-use regulatory frameworks.
• Translate long-term community vision into integrated planning strategies.
• Ensure alignment between planning frameworks, infrastructure capacity, housing priorities, economic development, and environmental stewardship.
• Monitor implementation of planning objectives and report progress to the Director.

Program and Regulatory Management

• Exercise delegated authority in reviewing and approving development plans consistent with Nation laws.
• Oversee permitting, leasing, licensing, and land-use compliance frameworks.
• Develop and implement planning policies and regulatory instruments.
• Ensure planning practices are defensible, transparent, and aligned with Treaty authorities.
• Represent the Nation in planning-related negotiations and intergovernmental discussions as assigned.

People Leadership and Workforce Management

• Supervise planning staff (as applicable) and oversee external planning consultants.
• Conduct performance management, coaching, and workforce planning.
• Provide mentorship and technical guidance.
• Support recruitment and succession planning within the planning function.

Community Engagement and Representation

• Lead culturally grounded engagement processes.
• Integrate community knowledge, Elders' input, and technical data into planning outcomes.
• Provide clear communication regarding planning policies and development processes.
• Promote transparency and accountability in land-use decision-making.

Financial and Resource Management

• Develop and manage the annual planning budget.
• Oversee procurement and management of consultant contracts.
• Monitor expenditures and ensure fiscal accountability.
• Support funding proposals and grant management related to planning initiatives.

Required

EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE

• Bachelor's degree in Urban, Community, or Regional Planning
• Certified Registered Professional Planner (RPP) with the Planning Institute of BC or equivalent affiliate
• 7–10+ years progressive professional planning experience
• Minimum 2 years supervisory or people management experience
• Demonstrated experience leading major planning initiatives
• Experience managing budgets and consultant contracts

Preferred

• Master's degree in Planning, Public Administration, Indigenous Governance, or related field
• Experience working within Indigenous or Modern Treaty governance
• First-hand knowledge and experience of Modern Treaty Nations and cultural history

CORE COMPETENCIES

• Well-developed knowledge of planning principles and practices
• In-depth knowledge of specializations such as economic development, land‑use, community planning, consultation, First Nation, transportation, or environmental planning
• Knowledge of principles, methodology, and practices of community engagement, research, and data collection
• Knowledge of or experience in community remediation and redevelopment and relevant Provincial programs
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office, econometric or transportation modeling, database management, AutoCAD, Adobe Suite, GIS, or mapping software
• Able to work independently with minimal daily supervision and within a collaborative team framework

WORKING CONDITIONS

• Work is performed in a hybrid setting
• Flexibility to work evenings, weekends, and flexible hours as required
• Occasional travel to attend meetings is required

Cultural Requirements

• Genuine respect for Yuułuʔiłʔatḥ traditions, culture, and protocols
• Performs all duties in accordance with Yuułuʔiłʔatḥ Government policies, standards, practices, and procedures

Benefits Such As

• Competitive base salary
• Extended Health and Dental Benefits (applicable from day one!)
• Enrolment into Municipal Pension Plan
• 4-weeks’ paid vacation (with incremental increases for years of service)
• Paid personal and flex day
• Paid days off during the Christmas break
• Hybrid work arrangements (subject to operational requirements)

This job description is intended to convey the general nature and level of work expected. YG reserves the right to amend and update responsibilities to meet operational needs. Yuułuʔiłʔatḥ citizens are encouraged to apply.