Career Centre

Closing date: May 26, 2025

Are you passionate about meaningful public participation and democratic decision-making? IAP2 Canada is looking for experienced and committed individuals to join our national Board of Directors and help guide our growing organization.

As a volunteer Board Member, you’ll help shape the strategic direction of IAP2 Canada, contribute to good governance, and champion the values of inclusion, transparency, and community engagement. You’ll support the organization through monthly board meetings, committee work, and collaboration with staff and fellow directors to strengthen our impact and reach.

You are: An experienced professional (5+ years) with a passion for public participation and a commitment to equity and good governance. You bring strategic insight and professional experience in one or more areas such as finance, law, nonprofit governance, or program development. Previous board or committee experience is an asset.

Time commitment: Approx. 5–10 hours per month. This is a remote role with meetings held virtually.

Please note: All Board Members must be members of IAP2 Canada in good standing during their term.

Learn More: https://iap2canada.catsone.com/careers/118409-IAP2-Canada/jobs/16664653-Board-Member-Volunteer-Position-EN 

Closing date: May 20, 2025

Our External Relations Department is seeking a Communications Officer who will be a key member of an upbeat engagement team supporting drinking water projects and initiatives. The Officer will work with senior engagement staff to deliver materials to create communications materials, and support engagement opportunities with member jurisdictions, residents, businesses, special interest groups, and First Nations.

You are: A strong communicator who can balance competing priorities and contribute to our positive team dynamic, have post-secondary and early career experience (or a combination of related skills and experience), and have been exposed to a corporate workplace environment. Ideally you have experience with communications and engagement initiatives – fact sheets, letters, public events, social media, web content, and more. You have a knack for translating technical talk into plain language and creating content that is engaging.

Learn more: https://metrovancouver.org/about-us/careers

Closing date: May 18, 2025

We are looking for a Senior Engagement Advisor (two-year term with possibility of extension) to join our External Engagement team. As a Senior Engagement Advisor, you are responsible for developing and delivering engagement strategies for communities, partners, governments, and interested groups to support capital projects, corporate policy decision making, company planning and initiatives needing input in various areas of the company, and in alignment with our new engagement strategy, Let’s Connect.

In this role, you also lead project feedback groups with community representation, and draft and develop a variety of materials including engagement strategies and plans, meeting and decision notes, display boards, newsletters, presentations, reports, correspondence, and engagement website copy.

Learn more: https://careers-bcferries.icims.com/jobs/4016/senior-engagement-advisor/job

Closing date: May 18, 2025

We are looking for two Senior Engagement Advisors to join our External Engagement team. As a Senior Engagement Advisor, you are responsible for developing and delivering engagement strategies for communities, partners, governments, and interested groups to support capital projects, corporate policy decision making, company planning and initiatives needing input in various areas of the company, and in alignment with our new engagement strategy, Let’s Connect.

In this role, you also lead project feedback groups with community representation, and draft and develop a variety of materials including engagement strategies and plans, meeting and decision notes, display boards, newsletters, presentations, reports, correspondence, and engagement website copy.

Learn More: https://careers-bcferries.icims.com/jobs/4015/senior-engagement-advisor/job

Closing Date: April 23, 2025

CP3 designation is preferred (ideal for candidates with advanced qualifications)

The Stakeholder Advisor, reporting to the Director, Strategy & Innovation, will be responsible for supporting major strategic stakeholder relations project and initiatives, as well as provide support to communications and government relations function within the department and across the organization. The position is responsible for developing, establishing, and maintaining relationships with ESA’s external stakeholders and other safety partners to promote ESA as a part of an articulated stakeholder strategy. The Stakeholder Advisor will also manage, support, and plan for all aspects of ESA’s Advisory Councils including meeting cycle management and agenda development, minutes and materials tracking/distribution, liaison with council Chairs and members, and working closely with other business units. They will also provide support for updating terms of reference, as required; perform periodic audits and recommendations on process, procedures and efficiencies of councils, while supporting stakeholder projects and stakeholder positions, including publications and reporting tools; support and promote ESA’s corporate goals.

Expected Salary: $122,500

Learn More: https://www2.pcrecruiter.net/pcrbin/jobboard.aspx

Closing Date: April 20, 2025

The Office of the Deputy Chief Administrative Officer is looking for a temporary full time Community Relations Coordinator to join the Communications and Engagement division for approximately two years.

The Community Relations Coordinator will support the City’s commitment to delivering projects by building trust with the community, increasing transparency, and improving access to local government. This position is part of a strong team with a service-driven culture where each day presents fresh challenges and opportunities to tangibly impact the lives of City of North Vancouver’s residents, businesses, partners and visitors. In this exciting new position, you will act as a key interface between members of the public and Engineering, Parks and Environment teams engaged in major infrastructure projects. Reporting to the Manager of Civic Engagement, you will:

• Build and maintain a database of interest holder organizations;
• Help maintain proactive updates on major projects using listservs, mailouts, email and newsletters;
• Implement community relations plans and notification strategies for major projects that prioritize timely and transparent outreach and address community concerns and questions;
• Develop tactics to improve the City’s capacity to engage in an equitable and inclusive manner ensuring we can address barriers to reaching everyone;
• Design, organize, and facilitate community meetings with members of the public to network and build positive working relationships;
• Prepare reports, correspondence and other documents to support community updates;
• Cultivate a strong and up-to-date body of knowledge of City initiatives;
• Use customer service skills to resolve issues quickly; and
• Liaise with communications team members on the creation of various tools to inform the public about key initiatives, their expected impacts and the opportunities for public involvement.

Learn More: https://cnv.peopleadmin.ca/postings/3707

Closing date: April 21, 2025

Takes a lead role in engagement matters to support a wide variety of projects across the organization, including Public Works, Planning and Growth Management, Community Services and Strategic Initiatives. Works with departmental staff and community stakeholders to build and implement meaningful community engagement strategies on key planning initiatives. Provides strategic expertise to identify communications issues and risks. Forges strong relationships locally, nationally, and globally.

Responsible for promoting and adhering to the Stakeholder and Community Engagement corporate policy to ensure a consistent approach to engage the community in the decision-making process to support the City’s strategic priorities, while meeting the statutory requirements of the Municipal Planning Act, Environmental Assessment EA processes and other relevant government legislation.

Supports all staff as required to manage community engagement activities by providing expertise and guidance to Members of Council, Senior Leadership Team (SLT), and project leads. Participates on cross-departmental projects teams where citizen engagement support and direction are required. May attend community engagement events (e.g. public hearings/meetings).

Learn more: https://cityofvaughan.njoyn.com

IAP2 Canada is seeking a dynamic, visionary, and values-driven leader to serve as our next Executive Director (ED). We need someone who is passionate about public participation, community engagement, and governance and who thrives in a fully remote, collaborative environment.

The ideal candidate is a strategic thinker and culture-builder, with a strong track record in nonprofit leadership, business development, and operational management. They will be responsible for strengthening organizational sustainability, enhancing member engagement, and driving the long-term vision of IAP2 Canada.

This role requires an individual who excels in change management, virtual team-building, and digital transformation. If you are someone who can empower teams, foster relationships, and position IAP2 Canada as a leader in public participation, we want to hear from you!

Learn More: https://iap2canada.catsone.com/careers/118409-IAP2-Canada/jobs/16630644-Executive-Director