Manager, Planning - Indigenous Services

MNP; Northwestern Ontario; On-site; CAD 90,000 - 140,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Group pension plan with 4% matching

4 paid personal days

Flexible benefits

Professional development assistance

MNP University

Job summary

MNP's Indigenous Services team seeks a strategic Manager, Planning to lead planning engagements for Indigenous communities, including capital plans and CCPs, blending technical planning with qualitative research and strong project management.

You will collaborate with Indigenous partners, manage budgets and schedules, deliver high-quality reports and presentations, and mentor the team while traveling as needed.

Qualifications

• Degree in Urban/Regional/Rural Planning or related field.
• 7+ years' experience in community planning, ideally with Indigenous communities.
• Strong project management and ability to manage multiple priorities.
• Experience with qualitative research, financial analysis and community engagement.
• Excellent written and verbal communication; technical writing and presentations.
• Experience in consulting or interest in consulting work.
• Deep understanding of Indigenous governance and planning contexts.

Responsibilities

• Lead planning engagements for Indigenous communities, including CCPs and capital plans.
• Collaborate with Indigenous partners to reflect community priorities.
• Conduct socio-economic, environmental, regulatory and financial analysis.
• Manage engagement planning, scheduling and project finances.
• Develop high-quality deliverables—reports, presentations and correspondence.
• Identify risks and maintain quality control.
• Support business development and competitive proposals.
• Mentor and coach team members; travel as needed.

Skills

Project management

Qualitative research

Financial analysis

Communication skills

Consulting experience

Indigenous governance knowledge

Stakeholder engagement

Education

Urban/Regional/Rural Planning degree

Job description

Inspirational, innovative and entrepreneurial - this is how we describe our empowered teams. Combine your passion with purpose and join a culture that is thriving in the face of change.

We are seeking a strategic, community-focused Manager, Planning to join our Indigenous Services team. This diverse team of professionals are dedicated to exceeding clients’ unique needs within a rapidly evolving business and governance landscape. MNP is a leading national accounting, tax and business consulting firm for Indigenous Nations, businesses, and entrepreneurs in Canada.

As a trusted advisor, you’ll bring a blend of technical Planning knowledge, qualitative research skills, and project management expertise to help shape sustainable, community-driven development. This is a unique opportunity to contribute to meaningful work that integrates land, culture, and long-term visioning.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the proposal and delivery of consulting engagements with a focus on planning services in the Indigenous sector such as capital plans, land/traditional use studies, financial analysis, and Comprehensive Community Plans (CCP)
• Collaborate with Indigenous partners to develop planning frameworks that reflect community priorities.
• Conduct qualitative and quantitative research, including socio-economic, environmental, regulatory and financial analysis
• Manage engagement planning and scheduling as well as project financials
• Identify innovative ways to deliver added value to clients; ensure needs are met and relationships grow and develop
• Review, design and develop high-quality deliverables including reports, presentations and other correspondence
• Maintain high quality control and apply specialized knowledge to anticipate, identify and address issues or key risks relevant to the client’s business
• Network in the local business community, consider business development opportunities and lead the preparation and delivery of competitive proposals to meet client needs
• Mentor, motivate and coach team members towards professional and personal development by setting clear expectations and providing clear feedback
• Maintain flexibility to travel, as necessary

Skills And Experience

• Degree in Urban/Regional/Rural Planning, Indigenous Studies, Geography, Environmental Studies, or a related field
• 7+ years of experience in community planning, ideally with Indigenous communities
• Strong project management skills and ability to manage multiple priorities
• Experience with qualitative research, financial analysis and community-based engagement
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including technical writing and presentation development
• Experience in consulting or a strong interest in consulting work
• Deep understanding of Indigenous governance and planning contexts an asset

MyRewards@MNP

With a focus on high-potential earnings, MNP is proud to offer customized rewards that support our unique culture and a balanced lifestyle to thrive at work and outside of the office. You will be rewarded with generous base pay, vacation time, 4 paid personal days, a group pension plan with 4% matching, voluntary savings products, bonus programs, flexible benefits, mental health resources, exclusive access to perks and discounts, professional development assistance, MNP University, a flexible ‘Dress For Your Day’ environment, firm sponsored social events and more! The annual salary range for this position is: $90,000 - $140,000. Compensation is determined based on individual skills, relevant experience, certifications, and location.

Diversity@MNP

We embrace diversity as a core value and celebrate our differences. We believe each team member contributes unique gifts and amplifying their potential makes our business stronger. We encourage people with disabilities to apply!