Planner / Engagement Specialist

CIMA+; Vancouver; On-site; CAD 67,000 - 93,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading planning consultancy in Vancouver is seeking a Planner / Engagement Specialist to contribute to dynamic planning projects. This role involves leading project initiatives, coordinating public engagement activities, and preparing planning documents. The ideal candidate has a degree in urban planning and 3+ years of experience, with strong communication and project coordination skills. Flexible hybrid work arrangements are offered.

Benefits

Competitive compensation

Professional development support

Flexible work arrangements

Qualifications

• A degree in Urban and Regional Planning, Geography, Environmental Design, Economics or a related field.
• 3+ years of professional experience in planning, ideally within a consulting or multidisciplinary environment.
• Demonstrated experience designing, coordinating, and facilitating engagement activities.

Responsibilities

• Lead and support projects including land use planning, policy development, and engagement strategy.
• Coordinate public and stakeholder engagement activities including workshops and surveys.
• Prepare planning documents ensuring technical accuracy.

Skills

Experience in planning

Excellent communication skills

Project coordination

Stakeholder engagement

Research and analysis

Education

Degree in Urban and Regional Planning

Tools

GIS

Adobe Creative Suite

Job description

Company Description

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At CIMA+, you’ll find a place where your ideas and perspectives are welcomed and encouraged. In both the field and at the office, you’ll get plenty of opportunities to reach your full potential in an environment that’s engineered for people. At CIMA+, we care about our people and make sure that they feel valued, appreciated, and part of the team. You could even become a shareholder in the company.

At CIMA+, we give you the freedom and flexibility to manage your work on your own terms and the opportunity to work on projects you can relate to.

Welcome to CIMA+

Job Description

About the Opportunity

We’re seeking a Planner / Engagement Specialist to join our growing Vancouver Studio, an energetic and collaborative team working on some of the most dynamic planning and engagement projects in Canada. This opportunity is ideal for someone who thrives in a multidisciplinary environment and is motivated by the impact that thoughtful planning and meaningful engagement can have on communities.

You’ll contribute to a wide range of projects, from land development and community planning to policy initiatives and regional growth studies. Working alongside senior practitioners across B&A and CIMA+, you’ll play a key role in both the technical and relational aspects of planning by helping shape how we communicate ideas, gather input, and bring people together around shared visions for the future.

You’ll have the opportunity to participate in our hybrid work model, offering flexible work hours and a combination of remote work and in-office collaboration at our Vancouver location.

What You’ll Do

As a Planner / Engagement Specialist, you’ll play a key role in shaping the next phase of B&A’s Vancouver studio. Working closely with our interdisciplinary teams and clients, you’ll:

• Lead and support a diverse range of projects including land use planning, policy development, community planning, and engagement strategy.
• Coordinate and deliver public and stakeholder engagement activities such as workshops, open houses, focus groups, surveys, and online engagement campaigns, ensuring inclusive and meaningful participation.
• Prepare and contribute to planning documents, bylaws, policies, and land use frameworks, ensuring technical accuracy and alignment with client objectives.
• Conduct and interpret planning research, policy analysis, demographic data, and market trends to inform planning recommendations.
• Help develop clear, visually compelling materials such as reports, presentations, and graphics that communicate ideas effectively to a range of audiences.
• Present findings and recommendations to clients, Councils, Committees, and community groups in both written and verbal formats.
• Collaborate within interdisciplinary project teams that include planners, designers, engineers, and engagement specialists to deliver integrated, high-quality work.
• Contribute to the continued growth of our Vancouver studio by supporting business development initiatives, proposal writing, and client relationships as your career progresses.

Qualifications and What You Bring

• A degree in Urban and Regional Planning, Geography, Environmental Design, Economics or a related field.
• 3+ years of professional experience in planning, ideally within a consulting or multidisciplinary environment.
• Demonstrated experience designing, coordinating, and facilitating engagement activities. Candidates with IAP2 training or certification are preferred.
• A solid understanding of planning legislation, policy development, and municipal approval processes in British Columbia.
• Excellent communication, writing, and presentation skills with the ability to translate complex ideas into clear, engaging materials for diverse audiences.
• Experience with socio-demographic and economic analysis, research practices, and forecasting methods is an asset.
• Proven project coordination and client communication skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities, timelines, and deliverables.
• Experience with GIS, Adobe Creative Suite, or other visualization and mapping tools is considered an asset.
• A desire to contribute to the continued growth of B&A’s planning and engagement presence in British Columbia.

The expected salary for this position is between $67,440 - $92,730 and based on the richness and diversity of the candidate’s experience, training, skills and internal equity. The position or associated salary could vary depending on the profile of the candidate.

Who You Are

• A collaborative team player who values open communication and shared success.
• Curious, adaptable, and solutions-oriented with a natural ability to connect ideas across disciplines.
• Confident engaging with clients, stakeholders, and community members, and comfortable facilitating discussions in both public and virtual settings.
• Detail-oriented yet able to see the big picture, balancing strategic insight with technical execution.
• Passionate about city-building, community development, and the role of engagement in creating meaningful outcomes.
• Proactive and self-motivated with an interest in professional growth, mentorship, and contributing to a supportive studio culture.

Why Join B&A Studios

B&A Studios is one of Canada’s leading planning, design, and engagement consultancies, now part of the CIMA+ family. Together, we offer an unmatched multidisciplinary platform that connects urban design, planning, engineering, and engagement under one collaborative network.

Joining Our Team Means

• Working in a studio environment that values creativity, inclusivity, and curiosity.
• Collaborating with professionals across Canada on projects that shape communities of all sizes.
• Contributing to projects that matter - from transformative urban redevelopments to forward-thinking greenfield communities.
• Having the opportunity to lead, influence, and grow in a design studio that is entering its next exciting phase of evolution.
• Opportunities for professional development, mentorship, and national collaboration through CIMA+.
• Enjoying a workplace that offers flexible work arrangements, competitive compensation, professional development support, and a culture rooted in collaboration and respect.

Additional Information

Ethics and integrity are fundamental values at CIMA+. That is why we are committed to ensuring equal access to resources and opportunities for candidates, regardless of their identity (race, ethnicity, colour, religion, gender, age, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, socio-economic status or background, etc.).

In keeping with the principles of employment equity, we encourage all applications, including, but not limited to, those from women, Indigenous people, people with disabilities and visible minorities. We also encourage candidates to complete the self-identification form when applying for employment.

Accommodations are available on request. Your Business Partner will process your request.

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