We’re Hiring a Community Planner

We are looking for a Community Planner to join our Winnipeg team in a permanent, full-time position.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Support the development of community and land use plans at local and regional scales.
  • Support community and Indigenous-led processes that respect diverse knowledge systems, governance systems, and relationships to the land.
  • Prepare work plans, reports, background documents, and policy recommendations.
  • Assist with planning analysis, research, writing, and graphic communication.
  • Facilitate or support community and stakeholder engagement activities.
  • Collaborate with HTFC planners, landscape architects, and GIS specialists on interdisciplinary projects.
  • Contribute to project coordination, quality assurance, and client communication.
  • Participate in internal learning and mentorship to support your professional growth.

What You Bring

Must-Haves:

  • Post-secondary education in planning, natural resources, geography, environment, or a related field, or equivalent combination of training and experience.
  • Academic or practical experience in community, municipal, environmental, or land use planning.
  • Strong written, verbal, and visual communication skills.
  • Strong work ethic and high efficiency.
  • Excellent organization, time management, and teamwork abilities.
  • Ability and willingness to travel for project work (1–4 days per trip).

Nice-to-Haves:

  • Experience supporting Indigenous or community-led planning projects.
  • Familiarity with GIS tools or collaboration on spatial mapping.
  • Visual communication skills, including layout and presentation design (Adobe Suite).
  • Knowledge and understanding of legal and historical context relating to Indigenous lands, treaties, and claims.

Why Work With HTFC?

  • Close-knit, supportive team
  • Excellent health & life insurance package, professional development support, and paid overtime
  • Beautiful office in Winnipeg’s east Exchange District
  • In-office fitness facilities, showers, and bike storage

Salary:

To be confirmed with the applicant based on their level of experience.

Apply by Email:

Send your résumé and a brief cover letter (and portfolio, if available) to employment@htfc.ca with “Community Planner Application” in the subject line.

Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis until Wednesday, November 12, 2025, at 11:59p.m.

HTFC is committed to equity and inclusion in our hiring practices. We strongly encourage applications from Indigenous candidates and individuals from diverse backgrounds. We value lived experience, community knowledge, and willingness to learn alongside formal education or training. If you require accommodations at any stage of the recruitment process, please contact: employment@htfc.ca.

 

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