Project Planner Jobs

Aplin Martin is a full-service Civil Engineering, Architecture, Planning, and Survey company, celebrating over 55 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 250+ talented and dedicated professionals delivering innovative and practical design solutions, approval strategies, and project management services to our clients in BC, AB, and ON. Aplin Martin has been recognized numerous times and has received the Project of the Year award from the Public Works Association of BC.

Position Overview:

The position of Project Planner requires professional planning work of moderate difficulty. It is characterized by increasingly specialized knowledge of the planning field and a more elevated level of required duties and responsibilities. The Project Planner is expected to be eligible for MCIP membership, possess in-depth knowledge within one or more planning specialties such as economic development, master planning, development planning, urban design, or environmental planning.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Identify community problems, issues, and opportunities that could affect project outcomes.
• Provide design advice to Client.
• Assist with the development of long-range plans for communities with common developmental issues.
• Complete review, evaluation and finalize of basic technical writing.
• Chair and attend open houses/weekend/evening meetings.
• Advise Client and outside agencies on delays.
• Negotiate with approving agencies in relaxation of design requirements or acceptance of alternate design options.
• Review cost estimates.
• Site visits, when needed.
• Develop, maintain, and adjust project schedules (small to medium).
• Client representation public hearing/council meetings.
• Interpret and apply applicable local bylaws, and regulations.
• Write, review, and present formal and technical reports, proposals, and correspondence.
• Overall design review and analysis confirmation.
• Manage and direct subconsultants.
• Initiate any action necessary to correct deficiencies or violations of regulations.
• Manage, negotiate, and direct coordination with outside agencies.
• Conduct review of various development applications including surveys, permits, site plans, variance requests and rezoning.
• Chair and attend meetings with Clients, subconsultants, and outside agencies.

Skills and Qualifications:

• Oral communication and interpersonal skills to present research findings to various

boards and committees.

• Creative problem-solving skills to gather relevant information to solve less welldefined

practical problems.

• Ability to review plans and apply provisions of the bylaws and regulations to

determine compliance with such regulations and to apply regulations to field

conditions.

• MCIP eligibility is required.
• Able to attend to details while keeping big-picture goals in mind. The Project Planner level requires a master's degree in addition to 2-7 years of planning experience.
• Group facilitation skills for use with community workshops.
• Able to work independently or in a team environment as needed.
• A master's degree in urban planning or economics is preferred.
• Able to work on several projects or issues simultaneously.

We Offer:

• Competitive salary commensurate with qualifications, skills, and experience
• Social and team building events.
• Group RRSP
• Educational allowances for professional development
• Life and disability insurance
• Employee Assistance Program
• Paid time-off
• Friendly and supportive team that works hard and plays hard.
• Extended medical, dental and vision benefits

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