Planner / Engagement Specialist

About the Opportunity

We’re seeking a Planner / Engagement Specialist to join our growing Vancouver Studio, an energetic and collaborative team working on some of the most dynamic planning and engagement projects in Canada. This opportunity is ideal for someone who thrives in a multidisciplinary environment and is motivated by the impact that thoughtful planning and meaningful engagement can have on communities.

You’ll contribute to a wide range of projects, from land development and community planning to policy initiatives and regional growth studies. Working alongside senior practitioners across B&A and CIMA+, you’ll play a key role in both the technical and relational aspects of planning by helping shape how we communicate ideas, gather input, and bring people together around shared visions for the future.

You’ll have the opportunity to participate in our hybrid work model, offering flexible work hours and a combination of remote work and in-office collaboration at our Vancouver location.

What You’ll Do

As a Planner / Engagement Specialist, you’ll play a key role in shaping the next phase of B&A’s Vancouver studio. Working closely with our interdisciplinary teams and clients, you’ll:

• Lead and support a diverse range of projects including land use planning, policy development, community planning, and engagement strategy.
• Coordinate and deliver public and stakeholder engagement activities such as workshops, open houses, focus groups, surveys, and online engagement campaigns, ensuring inclusive and meaningful participation.
• Prepare and contribute to planning documents, bylaws, policies, and land use frameworks, ensuring technical accuracy and alignment with client objectives.
• Conduct and interpret planning research, policy analysis, demographic data, and market trends to inform planning recommendations.
• Help develop clear, visually compelling materials such as reports, presentations, and graphics that communicate ideas effectively to a range of audiences.
• Present findings and recommendations to clients, Councils, Committees, and community groups in both written and verbal formats.
• Collaborate within interdisciplinary project teams that include planners, designers, engineers, and engagement specialists to deliver integrated, high-quality work.
• Contribute to the continued growth of our Vancouver studio by supporting business development initiatives, proposal writing, and client relationships as your career progresses.