Manager, Planning - Indigenous Services

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

Benefits offered by this job

4 paid personal days

Group pension plan with 4% matching

Flexible benefits

Mental health resources

Professional development assistance

MNP University

Dress For Your Day environment

Job summary

MNP seeks a strategic, community-focused Manager, Planning to join our Indigenous Services team in Canada. This role blends planning expertise, qualitative research and project leadership to support sustainable, community-driven development in Indigenous contexts.

You will guide engagements, develop planning frameworks with Indigenous partners, manage multi-disciplinary work streams and deliver high-quality deliverables while building client relationships and contributing to meaningful,

Qualifications

• 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, including technical writing.

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 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

Project management

Qualitative research

Communication

Client engagement

Leadership / mentoring

Indigenous governance knowledge

Education

Urban/Regional/Rural Planning

Indigenous Studies

Geography

Environmental Studies

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!