Manager, Planning - Indigenous Services

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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