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Manager, Planning - Indigenous Services
@ MNP
Toronto, ON · Thunder Bay, ON · Ottawa, ON · Timmins, ON
Overview
MNP is hiring a Manager, Planning for its Indigenous Services team to lead consulting engagements in community planning, including capital plans, land use studies and Comprehensive Community Plans. The role involves managing projects, mentoring staff and developing proposals, with an annual salary of $90,000 to $140,000 and flexible travel.
Pay:
$90,000–$140,000 a year
Responsibilities:
- Lead planning consulting engagements for Indigenous clients
- Conduct qualitative and quantitative research and analysis
- Manage engagement schedules and project financials
- Develop reports, presentations and proposals
- Mentor and coach team members
Requirements summary:
- Degree in planning, Indigenous studies, geography or environmental studies
- 7+ years of community planning experience
- Strong project management skills
- Experience with research, financial analysis and community engagement
- Excellent written and verbal communication
Tools & skills
Benefits mentioned
Source and dates
Employer career site / ATS feed · ultipro
- Employer posting date
- 2026-10-01
- First seen by our source
- 2026-10-08
- Source record updated
- 2026-10-30
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Job details
| Seniority | Manager |
| Department | Business operations |
| Experience | 7+ years |
| Manages people | Yes |
| Hours per week | 40 (estimated) |
| Travel | air: moderate · ground: moderate |
| Work setting | Office, Client sites |
| Position | Mostly sitting |
| Physical demands | physical low · computer high |
| Encouraged to apply | People with disabilities |
| Education | Bachelor’s degree (required) |
| Fields of study | Urban Planning, Regional Planning, Rural Planning, Indigenous Studies, Geography |
| Perks mentioned | Generous paid time off, Flexible hours, Retirement plan, Performance bonus, Employee discount, Wellness |
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MNP
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Open jobs on Jobsy | 515 |
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
MyRewards@MNP
With a focus on high-potential earnings, MNP is proud to offer customized rewards that support our unique culture and a balanced lifestyle to thrive at work and outside of the office. You will be rewarded with generous base pay, vacation time, 4 paid personal days, a group pension plan with 4% matching, voluntary savings products, bonus programs, flexible benefits, mental health resources, exclusive access to perks and discounts, professional development assistance, MNP University, a flexible ‘Dress For Your Day’ environment, firm sponsored social events and more! The annual salary range for this position is: $90,000 - $140,000. Compensation is determined based on individual skills, relevant experience, certifications, and location.
Diversity@MNP
We embrace diversity as a core value and celebrate our differences. We believe each team member contributes unique gifts and amplifying their potential makes our business stronger. We encourage people with disabilities to apply!
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