Community Development Consultant for Indigenous Communities

2 weeks ago

Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada Urban Systems Full time
About the Opportunity

Urban Systems, a leading employee-owned interdisciplinary community consulting firm, is seeking an experienced Civil Engineer to join our Vancouver office. This role offers a unique opportunity to work with Indigenous communities in BC, leveraging your skills and passion to drive meaningful change.

We are looking for a talented professional with a strong background in civil engineering, who shares our values and is committed to delivering high-quality services to our clients. In this role, you will be responsible for:

  • Honing your civil engineering skills through the application of theory and practical experience.
  • Developing and maintaining relationships with Indigenous clients, providing them with access to funding opportunities and diverse services offered by Urban Systems.
  • Collaborating with project leaders, clients, contractors, and internal teams to deliver projects that meet the needs of our clients and their communities.
  • Preparing technical reports, plans, studies, proposals, and presentations.
  • Couching and mentoring younger professionals, while contributing to the growth and development of our team.
  • Working collaboratively with design teams to develop design drawings, construction details, specifications, cost estimates, and contract documents.
  • Identifying and pursuing market opportunities, practice planning, and team development through collaboration with our diverse and interdisciplinary team.

To succeed in this role, you will possess:

  • A minimum of 5+ years of experience as a registered or eligible professional member with EGBC.
  • Strong knowledge of civil engineering principles, including water systems, sanitary systems, land/subdivision development, and stormwater management.
  • Demonstrated ability to prepare budgets and cost estimates, work plans, and scope of work preparations.
  • Familiarity with Indigenous Services Canada (ISC) funding models.
  • Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to work effectively in fast-paced, multi-year projects.
  • A commitment to ongoing personal and professional development.
  • A keen interest in coaching and mentoring others.
  • The ability to thrive in a self-directed work environment and work on multiple projects simultaneously.
About Us

Urban Systems is united in our mission to transform communities into vibrant places where people want to live today, tomorrow, and forever. We care for our communities and our people, and we're searching for creative and passionate individuals to join us in creating meaningful and generational change.

Our Commitment to You

We offer a competitive compensation package, including a salary range of $100,000.00 - $125,000.00 per year, based on a 40-hour work week. The salary is negotiable based on your skillset and experience.

In addition, we provide:

  • Competitive compensation and benefits.
  • Paid time off, including 3 weeks of vacation to start, plus statutory days off throughout the year.
  • Lifetime learning and growth opportunities, including coaching, in-house learning, technical courses, and more.
  • A flexible work schedule and work environment to help you do your best work and meet your commitments.
  • A Long-Term Matching Program to help you achieve your long-term retirement goals.
  • Support through life's moments and transitions, including generous top-up for parental leave.
  • The opportunity to create lasting community impact and be part of a team that believes in the importance of our work.

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