Planner

Dillon Consulting Limited • Yellowknife, NT

2d • Hybrid

About The Position

Dillon Consulting Limited (Dillon) is seeking a Community Planner to join our Yellowknife office. This is an early-career position where the successful candidate will play a pivotal, hands-on role in project delivery and the cultivation of trusted client relationships, supporting the strategic expansion of the firm’s professional services throughout the North. The role requires an agile individual capable of seamlessly pivoting between technical delivery, client engagement, and project coordination. While a background in professional planning is preferred, Dillon values initiative and adaptability over specific credentials. The successful candidate is a self-starter motivated by delivering tangible results for Northern communities and is eager to take ownership within a dynamic regional practice. The successful candidate will join a close-knit team working directly with clients and communities across the Northwest Territories and Nunavut. The role involves a diverse range of projects, offering the opportunity to build long-term relationships with territorial, municipal, federal, and Indigenous clients. This is a high-visibility position rather than a back-office role; the successful candidate will remain closely connected to the work, the clients, and the decision-making process. In addition to their local focus, the individual will collaborate with multidisciplinary teams across the firm's nationwide offices, coordinating specialized expertise while maintaining a strong local presence. For the right candidate, this position offers the opportunity to develop broad professional exposure, regional credibility, and a well-rounded career within the North.

Requirements

• A degree in Urban or Regional Planning, Geography or a related social science. Equivalent combinations of education and significant relevant experience may also be considered.
• Eligibility for membership with the Canadian Institute of Planners (CIP) and the Alberta Professional Planners Institute (APPI)
• Possession of a valid driver’s license for the purposes of project related travel.
• Ability to think critically and strategically
• Highly developed communication and interpersonal skills
• Versatile and adaptable with the ability to work in a self-directed, multidisciplinary team setting
• Strong writing skills; proficiency in report and plan writing

Nice To Haves

• Skills in graphic design and presentation, including: GIS, google sketch-up, PowerPoint and Adobe Suite (Illustrator, Photoshop, InDesign), is considered an asset.
• 1 to 3 years of relevant planning experience is preferred; a background in professional consulting is considered an asset.
• Experience conducting or facilitating consultations and engagement programs.
• Experience working with Indigenous communities is considered an asset.
• Familiarity with municipal planning policy and legislation, and the land development process.
• Familiar with local, Provincial/Territorial and Federal agencies' permitting and approvals processes.

Responsibilities

• Assist with assignments including community planning, land use planning, land development, planning approvals, permitting, as well as studies and funding applications.
• Conduct research and data analysis.
• Prepare reports and presentations.
• Prepare agendas, meeting minutes, and memos.
• Develop, coordinate and participate in consultations and engagement programs.
• Collaborate with team members across various disciplines to support cohesive project execution.
• Participate in external client meetings.
• Provide additional support as needed.
• Commit to self-development, ongoing learning and professional development.
• Contribute to Dillon’s corporate profile through active participation in professional associations and committees.

Benefits

• Northern Living Allowance
• $7,500 annual northern living allowance for permanent employees in Yellowknife
• Northern Vacation Travel Allowance
• Annual vacation travel allowance for permanent employees in Yellowknife and their dependents
• Employee share purchase plan
• A competitive compensation package
• Comprehensive health benefits
• Generous retirement savings plan
• Student loan repayment assistance with matching employer contributions
• Flexible work hours and hybrid working options
• Learning and Development opportunities
• Focus on Innovation
• Employee and Family Assistance program
• Goodlife Fitness Corporate Membership
• Wellness Subsidy

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level