Posted: 08-Jul-25
Location: Guelph, Ontario, Canada
Type: Full Time
Salary: $72,100-$92,700
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Shared Value Solutions
Shared Value Solutions (SVS) is an environmental and community development consulting firm. Our team includes folks who are skilled in science, cultural heritage, planning, and regulatory fields who work alongside First Nation, Métis, and Inuit Nations across Canada. We support Indigenous Nations with technical guidance, regulatory advice, peer reviews, planning, and negotiation strategies related to major resource development projects. At the heart of our work is a commitment to braiding Indigenous Knowledge with Western science to advance our clients' goals of prosperity, stewardship, and self-determination.
We are seeking an Intermediate Consultant specializing in Community Planning to join our team. This role is ideal for someone with a deep understanding of Indigenous rights, land governance, land use planning, and land management under the First Nation Land Management Act and Indian Act. The successful candidate will support on a range of projects, including the development of culturally grounded community planning policies, community engagement, and providing advice to communities who are signatory to the First Nation Land Management Act.
Our Work Culture
At SVS, we value the ambitions and passions of our team members, both professionally and personally. To support work-life balance, we offer flexible hours, remote work options, and time-in-lieu. We aim for this position to align with your life goals rather than detract from them. Our work is guided by the priorities of our community partners, including seasonal calendars (harvest seasons, festivals, etc.) and project deadlines. Through strong communication and mutual support, we create a work environment that fosters both personal well-being and professional growth.
Our Commitment to Inclusion and Diversity
SVS is committed to building diverse teams that reflect the communities we serve. We encourage applications from Indigenous peoples, women, members of the global majority (visible minorities), LGBTQ2S+ individuals, veterans, and persons with disabilities. We are an equal opportunity employer, and if you require accommodations during the hiring process, please let us know—we are happy to support you.
Indigenous Hiring Preference
We prioritize hiring Indigenous candidates, including First Nations, Métis, and Inuit individuals, to build teams that reflect the lived experiences of the communities we serve. We recognize that formal education and job experience are not the only measures of expertise. If you have traditional knowledge and community-based experience that align with this role, we encourage you to apply, even if your qualifications differ from those listed.
If you feel comfortable, we invite you to self-identify as Indigenous in your application. We understand the impacts of colonization and respect that this is a personal decision. Any information shared will remain confidential and will only be used by our hiring team to support our commitment to Indigenous hiring.
We look forward to welcoming new team members who share our dedication to supporting Indigenous sovereignty, environmental stewardship, and community-driven development.
The Position
We’re looking for an Intermediate Community Planner, Project Manager (remote within Canada) to fill a full-time permanent position.
Join Our Team and Make a Meaningful Impact
At Shared Value Solutions, you will be part of a team that honours Indigenous Knowledge, fosters strong relationships, and works alongside Nations to support sovereignty, stewardship, and self-determination. Your expertise, lived experiences, and perspectives will be deeply valued as we collaborate on diverse projects that make a real difference for the land, water, and communities we serve.
We are committed to creating a work environment that is inclusive, culturally affirming, and grounded in respect, reciprocity, and collaboration. Our team supports one another, recognizing the importance of balance between work, family, community, and personal well-being.
We offer:
- Competitive compensation & profit sharing
- Remote work allowance
- Comprehensive health benefits & employee assistance program (health, dental, vision, and life insurance)
- Retirement savings plan with employer contributions
- Professional designation reimbursement & development opportunities
- Paid time off, including vacation, sick leave, cultural days, bereavement, and family care leave
- Winter tire rebate to support safe travel
- Flexible work options, including remote work
We welcome you to bring your whole self to this role—your knowledge, your passion, and your connection to community. Join us at Shared Value Solutions and be part of a team dedicated to uplifting Indigenous voices, protecting the environment, and creating lasting positive change.
Responsibilities:
- Complete planning documents, reports, applications, policies, procedures, permits, etc. for community projects related to land use, governance, community planning, etc., to produce high quality deliverables.
- Complete primary research, program design, and report writing related to land management and community planning.
- Lead the delivery of training programs related to land use planning, community planning, energy planning, water management planning, or other knowledge areas.
- Lead community planning activities including preparing materials and conducting engagement sessions, educational workshops, community meetings, etc.
- Provide clear and concise reporting and presentations to a variety of audiences, with the ability to communicate environmental and technical topics in plain language.
- Provide advice to developmental and operational communities who are signatory to the First Nation Land Management Act.
- Explore and introduce new and innovative solutions for land management and community planning projects.
- Develop community planning project approaches and workplans to suit clients' needs.
- Facilitating individual and group mapping processes as input to “Traditional Knowledge” studies
- At least 3-5 years’ work experience as a community planner, or lands office experience, preferably with an Indigenous community.
- Degree or equivalent experience in planning, geography, environmental studies, or a similar field or, alternatively, an equivalent combination of work experience and learning in an Indigenous community
- A solid understanding of, and the ability to analyze and advise on the impacts of various federal, provincial, and municipal laws, legislation and decisions on Indigenous communities
- A solid understanding of land governance, land use planning, and land management under the First Nation Land Management Act and Indian Act.
- Experience leading planning processes including community engagement
- Experience and proficiency in writing and working with land and community plans including culturally relevant policy development
- Ability to facilitate consultation, negotiation and conflict resolution processes
- Ability to function in a cross-cultural environment
- Excellent technical writing and analytical skills, including experience with data management and analysis, preparing technical reports, and communicating complex issues in plain language (written, verbal, presentations) for a variety of audiences
- The ability to work both independently and as part of a team
- Financial, funding application and project management skills
- Skills and experience working in cross-cultural settings, preferably with First Nation, Métis, and/or Inuit communities
- A team player with the ability to demonstrate our core values and team code.
Experience in the environmental consulting industry, government, or with Indigenous communities with planning and implementing communication and consultation programs and activities, Traditional Knowledge, land use and occupancy, GIS, community economic development, conflict resolution, capacity building / training, and/or multimedia story-telling is considered an asset.