Beringia is a small, agile, and award-winning community planning firm that specializes in working collaboratively with Indigenous communities to strengthen community health and relations, respect and honour culture, promote land stewardship, and generate economic independence for current and future generations. Beringia excels in participatory community-based planning where processes are guided by local, cultural protocols and values.

We offer a variety of services to communities, including comprehensive/ strategic planning, research, decision analysis, communication, facilitation, and training. These services have been applied to topics as diverse as land use planning, comprehensive community planning, governance, health and wellness, infrastructure, sustainability planning, and community economic development. We value building strong relationships - both with our community relationships and internally as a team, based on respect, trust, listening, and applied learning. Our approach empowers communities to decide their own future based on self-determination, strength, and positive change. See www.beringia.ca for details.

What we value
Collaborative and respectful approaches to working with communities
Curiosity, humility, and cultural awareness
Adaptability and comfort working in complex and evolving environments
A commitment to supporting Indigenous self-determination and community priorities

Position Overview
Beringia is seeking a Senior Community Planner with 10 - 12 years of experience in Indigenous Community Planning, with a strong emphasis on land use planning and comprehensive community planning.

This is a Senior Leadership role responsible for managing complex projects, building strong client relationships, and providing strategic guidance to communities and internal teams. The successful candidate will lead projects from initiation to completion, mentor junior and intermediate staff, and contribute to strengthening Beringia’s planning practice and systems.

Hours: 40 hours a week, with minimum 3 days per week at our office in North Vancouver

Salary: $108,000 - $128,000 per year.

4 weeks of vacation.
Comprehensive health benefits package (cost-shared).




$600 annual Health Spending Account (HSA) / Wellness Spending Account (WSA), fully funded by Beringia.
5 paid sick days and 3 paid wellness days per year.
$75 monthly transportation subsidy.

Key Responsabilities
1. Project Leadership and Delivery
Lead complex, multi-faceted and culturally sensitive planning projects from initiation through to completion
Develop and manage project scopes, workplans, budgets, and timelines
Track and actively manage project budgets to ensure work remains within scope, timelines, and financial capacity
Identify risks to budget and proactively adjust approach as needed
Propose practical alternatives or phased approaches when needed to optimize time, budget, and team capacity while maintaining project integrity
Ensure high-quality deliverables that meet client expectations and Beringia standards
Coordinate internal teams, community partners, and sub-contractors

2. Indigenous Engagement and Relationship Building
Build and maintain strong, respectful, and long-term relationships with Indigenous communities and leadership
Design and facilitate community engagement processes grounded in cultural values and participatory practices
Travel to remote communities to lead workshops, meetings, and planning sessions
Support and mentor local community planning staff where appropriate

3. Strategic Planning / Avisory
Lead the development of land use plans, comprehensive community plans, and related policy frameworks
Provide strategic advice to communities on planning priorities, risks, and opportunities
Manage client expectations by clearly communicating scope, timelines, and realistic outcomes aligned with available budget and capacity




Support clients in making informed decisions by balancing community priorities with practical constraints (time, budget, resources, etc.)
Interpret and integrate community knowledge, technical inputs, and engagement findings into actionable plans
Present recommendations to leadership, councils, and stakeholders

4. Team Leadership / Organizational Development
Supervise, mentor, and support junior and intermediate planners, interns, and subcontractors
Provide quality control and review of deliverables
Foster team development, collaboration, and continuous learning
Support or lead proposal writing, RFP responses, and funding applications
Contribute to improving Beringia’s internal project management systems, tools, and planning frameworks
Support the development of consistent processes, templates, and best practices
Identify opportunities to improve efficiency, quality, and collaboration across projects

Experience and Qualifications
10-12 years years leading complex Indigenous planning initiatives, governance projects, and strategic partnerships.
Master’s degree in Planning or a related discipline
Strong project management experience, including managing multiple projects simultaneously
Organizational technical expert. Develops standards, frameworks, methodologies, and innovative approaches while providing technical leadership across multiple practice areas.
Strong understanding of the cultural, political, historical, and legal context of Indigenous planning
Proven facilitation and community engagement experience
Excellent communication, writing, and analytical skills
Strong organizational and time management skills
Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a small team environment
Willingness and ability to travel to remote communities
Professional designation (RPP, MCIP) or eligibility
Experience with GIS and spatial analysis
Proficiency in design and visualization tools (InDesign, Illustrator, etc.)
Experience supporting or mentoring Indigenous community planning staff
Visually and graphically strong (reports, maps, presentations)

We encourage both Indigenous and non-Indigenous candidates to apply.

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📌 Senior Community Planner (British Columbia)
🏢 Beringia Community Planning
📍 British Columbia