About Us
Aplin Martin is a full-service Civil Engineering, Architecture, Planning,
Environmental and Survey company, celebrating over 56 years of success in making
sustainable communities a reality across Canada. Over the five decades, the
Aplin Martin family has grown into a multi-disciplinary firm of 350+ talented
and dedicated professionals delivering innovative and practical design
solutions, approval strategies, and project management services to our clients
in BC, AB, and ON. We are dedicated to nurturing our employees’ growth and
development and providing a supportive environment with a strong emphasis on
mentorship and professional development that ensures a rewarding career within
our organization.
Position Overview
We are a consulting firm working with local governments and indigenous
communities across BC on planning and policy projects that support vibrant,
inclusive, and sustainable communities. This position may also support our
Infrastructure Planning Engineers. We are currently seeking a Planning & GIS
Technician to join our growing team.
In this role, you will provide technical and analytical support to projects
involving community planning, housing policy, indigenous services, development
and infrastructure planning. You will be responsible for preparing high-quality
maps, spatial analyses, and technical drawings, as well as supporting public
consultation materials, reports, and client deliverables. This is an ideal
opportunity for someone early in their career or looking to grow in a hands-on
planning tech/GIS support role within a collaborative consulting team.
Key Responsibilities:
- Prepare high-quality maps, graphics, and spatial analysis using GIS tools
(ArcGIS Pro/QGIS) to support planning deliverables such as OCP updates,
zoning bylaws, and housing strategies.
- Assist with CAD-based site planning, land use diagrams, or conceptual layout
drawings.
- Support data collection and analysis using a variety of spatial and
non-spatial datasets (e.g., Census, BC Assessment, CMHC).
- Organize and interpret development application information, such as zoning,
land use designations, or subdivision layouts.
- Help prepare materials for public engagement, including boards, infographics,
and presentations.
- Contribute to report formatting, visual layout, and data visualization.
- Support the preparation of policy documents, briefing notes, and summaries
for clients.
- Occasionally support infrastructure-related projects (e.g., servicing
mapping, transportation plans, growth area analysis).
Must have:
- Diploma or undergraduate degree in GIS, Urban/Community/Regional Planning,
Geography, Architecture, or a related field.
- 1-3 years of experience in a municipal, consulting, or development
environment in a planning, GIS, or technical role.
- Proficiency in GIS software (ArcGIS Pro, ArcGIS Online, and/or QGIS) for
spatial data handling, map creation, and data analysis.
- Working knowledge of AutoCAD, Civil3D, or equivalent CAD software.
- Familiarity with land use planning principles, zoning bylaws, and municipal
planning processes.
- Strong skills in Microsoft Excel, including tabular data analysis, pivot
tables, charts, and lookup functions.
- Experience working with Adobe Creative Suite (Illustrator, InDesign) is a
great asset.
- Excellent attention to detail and ability to produce clean, accurate visuals
and outputs.
- Strong organization, time management, and communication skills.
Nice to have:
- Experience working on projects related to community planning, housing policy,
climate planning, and growth management.
- Familiarity with BC’s legislative and regulatory planning framework (e.g.,
Local Government Act, Bills 16/44/46/47).
- Experience working with development applications or municipal review
processes.
- Interest in inclusive planning and applying equity or sustainability lenses
to planning work.
- Previous experience supporting public engagement (e.g., mapping tools, survey
data, info graphics including Adobe).
Compensation
The salary range for this position is $50,000 to $80,000 per year, commensurate
with experience, skillsets, and qualifications.
Why Join Us?
We offer a flexible, collaborative, and mission-driven consulting environment
where you’ll gain exposure to real planning challenges across BC communities.
Alongside, opportunities to grow your planning and technical skillset, with
mentorship and support from senior planners.
What We Offer?
- Comprehensive health benefits package that includes medical, dental, vision,
an employee assistance program, life insurance, AD&D and LTD
- Education assistance program
- Monthly health & fitness allowance
- Group RRSP program & employer matching
- Flexible working arrangements
- Equal opportunities for career growth and advancement within the organization
- Fun social, team building events and professional development activities
- A culture that supports learning, collaboration, and work-life balance
Aplin Martin is committed to fostering a supportive, diverse, and inclusive work
environment where all employees feel valued, respected, and empowered to bring
their authentic selves to work. We actively encourage applications from
candidates of all backgrounds and identities. If you have any questions about
accessibility or require any assistance during the hiring process, please reach
out at careers@aplinmartin.com [careers@aplinmartin.com].
Aplin Martin is an equal opportunity employer and welcomes applications from
candidates of all backgrounds. We thank all applicants for their interest, but
only those selected for an interview will be contacted.
