Senior Planner

McElhanney Ltd.; Victoria; On-site; CAD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A respected engineering firm in Canada is seeking a Planning Professional to join its Planning team on Vancouver Island. In this role, you will work on public sector and private sector projects that contribute to vibrant, livable communities. The firm values teamwork and offers significant career development opportunities. The ideal candidate is currently located on or willing to relocate to Vancouver Island. If you are passionate about community-focused solutions, we encourage you to apply.

Responsibilities

• Contribute to public sector policy initiatives and private sector development projects.
• Collaborate with interdisciplinary teams to deliver innovative, community-focused solutions.

Job description

Overview

Posted Monday, November 10, 2025 at 10:00 AM

Based in Western Canada for over 110 years, McElhanney offers innovative and practical engineering, surveying, mapping, planning, landscape architecture, and environmental services. As a 100% employee-owned and operated firm, with over 1,400 staff members in 31 locations, we are proud to offer qualified staff with shareholding options in our company. At McElhanney, we work in teams to build strong connections with our staff, clients, and local communities. Our employees enjoy working here because of our varied projects, high levels of autonomy, opportunities for career development, excellent total compensation and benefits package, and collaborating with a team of great professionals.

The Opportunity

McElhanney has an exciting opportunity for a Planning Professional to join our dynamic Planning team on Vancouver Island, BC. Supporting vibrant, livable communities is a key focus at McElhanney, and our Planning teams are at the forefront of shaping the future across Western Canada.

In this role, you will contribute to a diverse range of public sector policy initiatives and private sector development projects, collaborating with interdisciplinary teams to deliver innovative, community-focused solutions.

While the position is based in Campbell River, we are seeking candidates who are currently located on Vancouver Island or are willing to relocate there.