Hiring a Community Development Consultant

 
 

About Us

ZN Advisory is a social-purpose advisory firm located in Vancouver, BC on the unceded territories of the Coast Salish peoples – səl̓ílwətaʔɬ (Tsleil-Waututh), Sḵwx̱wú7mesh (Squamish), and xʷməθkʷəy̓əm (Musqueam) Nations. We are dedicated to partnering with Indigenous governments to achieve community resilience by bringing in resources, managing projects, and getting the work done. Collaboratively, we help identify and mobilize initiatives that are key to advancing the collective community vision. Our services are designed with Indigenous governments in mind to help transform their ideas into reality and achieve self-determination, sustainability, and vibrancy.

About You

As we take the next step in our journey, we are looking to add more talent to our team. Currently, we are looking for a full-time, permanent Community Development Consultant who is passionate about building self-sufficient, sustainable, and vibrant communities. Through this role, you will also contribute positively and meaningfully towards the Indigenous reconciliation process. You will help eliminate the social injustices and inequities that unfortunately still exist in our world. By developing and implementing actionable resiliency plans, you will prepare communities for the environment and economy of tomorrow. Does this sound like you? Are you a highly capable individual, a team builder, a competent manager, an effective leader and can think beyond yourself? If so, please continue to read and consider being part of something profound. As a Community Development Consultant, you will be a key partner in our organizational growth, and we promise to take care of your individual learning, development, dreams, and aspirations.

Duties and Responsibilities

This is a full-time on-site role for a Community Development Consultant located in Vancouver, BC. The Community Development Consultant will collaborate with our clients and support them to achieve their visions by creating and implementing meaningful community plans. More specifically, they will be leading and overseeing project management activities ensuring timely planning, client onboarding, service delivery and quality control. They will also be providing guidance and support to junior consultants and project teams, sharing industry best practices and knowledge. Internally, they will be developing and implementing efficient operational processes and workflows to optimize resource utilization.

SKILLS, QUALIFICATIONS AND ABILITIES 

  • Community planning and implementation expertise

  • Experience in project management and capacity building

  • Strong analytical and problem-solving skills

  • Excellent work ethic and critical thinking ability

  • Excellent communication and interpersonal skills

  • Ability to manage people, technology and money

  • Ability to work collaboratively with diverse stakeholders

  • Understanding of Indigenous community needs and cultural sensitivity

  • Bachelor's degree in related field, Master's degree preferred

  • Ability to drive and travel to offsite work locations

To apply, please send your cover letter and resume to careers@zn-advisory.com. There is no deadline to apply, and the position will remail open until a suitable candidate is found.  We will conduct interviews on an ongoing basis.

We are an equal opportunity employer and welcome everyone with necessary skills, qualifications and abilities described above to apply. The remuneration we offer is competitive and includes benefit as well as tremendous learning opportunities.  To learn more about us, please visit www.zn-advisory.com or check out our social media handles.