Planning & Design Technologist 2

Apex Systems; Cranbrook; On-site; CAD 30,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading energy provider in Cranbrook, Alberta is seeking a Planning & Design Technologist to support natural gas services. This role involves planning customer-driven projects, coordinating efforts across diverse teams, and requires a post-secondary diploma in engineering technology. Ideal candidates will have at least four years of experience, strong organizational skills, and a collaborative mindset. Join a fast-paced environment where you can thrive and make a tangible impact on service delivery.

Benefits

Medical, dental, vision, life, and disability insurance

Employee stock purchase program

401K with company match

Health Savings Account

SupportLinc EAP with counseling sessions

Access to training programs and certification prep

Qualifications

• Minimum of four years of relevant work experience.

Responsibilities

• Plan and coordinate customer-driven and system-driven gas installation projects.
• Manage project requests across various internal systems.
• Support field activities by observing installation and conducting onsite assessments.

Skills

Detail-oriented

Customer-focused

Strong organizational skills

Excellent communication skills

Collaborative mindset

Education

Post-secondary Engineering Technology Diploma in civil, mechanical, petroleum, piping, or related discipline

Certification or eligibility for certification as a Technologist with ASTTBC

Job description

Job#: 3022307

Job Description:

About The Role

We’re looking for a detail-oriented, customer-focused Planning & Design Technologist to support the delivery of natural gas services across our network. In this role, you’ll plan and coordinate customer-driven and system-driven gas installation projects—translating technical requirements, service standards, and pricing models into clear, accurate project plans and customer contracts.

If you thrive in a fast-paced environment, enjoy solving problems, and excel at collaborating with diverse teams, this role offers the perfect blend of field exposure, project coordination, and technical design work.

What You’ll Be Doing

Your First Year

You’ll focus on building a strong understanding of our operations and developing relationships across the organization.

• Gain a solid understanding of the regulated natural gas business, including planning, operations, and stakeholder interactions.
• Manage project requests across various internal systems, including GIS mapping tools, SharePoint, customer information systems, financial tools, and materials/estimating platforms.
• Support field activities by observing installation, repairs, and upgrades, while conducting onsite assessments with customers requiring new or modified services.

Your Second Year

As your knowledge grows, you’ll take on more complex and impactful work.

• Plan and design larger-scale projects such as main extensions, system improvements, hazard mitigation work, meter upgrades, and valve operations.
• Develop project scopes that outline service offerings, technical requirements, and pricing models.
• Act as a key point of contact for builders, developers, and internal teams, ensuring clear communication and exceptional customer experience.

What You Bring

• A post-secondary Engineering Technology Diploma in civil, mechanical, petroleum, piping, or a related discipline.
• Certification or eligibility for certification as a Technologist with ASTTBC.
• A minimum of four years of relevant work experience.
• Strong organizational skills and the ability to manage multiple priorities effectively.
• Excellent communication skills and a collaborative mindset, with the ability to work closely with cross-functional teams and external partners.

Additional Details

• Vacation availability may be limited during operationally critical periods, as outlined in the MoveUp/FortisBC Collective Agreement (Article 14).
• Shift work, including evenings, nights, or weekends, may be required depending on customer and operational needs.

Apex Benefits Overview

Apex offers a range of supplemental benefits, including medical, dental, vision, life, disability, and other insurance plans that offer an optional layer of financial protection. We offer an ESPP (employee stock purchase program) and a 401K program which allows you to contribute typically within 30 days of starting, with a company match after 12 months of tenure. Apex also offers an HSA (Health Savings Account on the HDHP plan), a SupportLinc Employee Assistance Program (EAP) with up to 8 free counseling sessions, a corporate discount savings program and other discounts. In terms of professional development, Apex hosts an on-demand training program, provides access to certification prep and a library of technical and leadership courses/books/seminars once you have 6+ months of tenure, and certification discounts and other perks to associations that include CompTIA and IIBA. Apex has a dedicated customer service team for our Consultants that can address questions around benefits and other resources, as well as a certified Career Coach. You can access a full list of our benefits, programs, support teams and resources within our ‘Welcome Packet’ as well, which an Apex team member can provide.

Apex Systems is part of the Commercial Segment of ASGN Incorporated. NYSE: ASGN. 4400 Cox Road, Suite 200, Glen Allen, Virginia 23060

Apex Systems is an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate or allow discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, creed, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding, or related medical conditions), age, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, genetic information, registered domestic partner status, marital status, disability, status as a crime victim, protected veteran status, political affiliation, union membership, or any other characteristic protected by law. Apex will consider qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with the requirements of applicable law. If you have visited our website in search of information on employment opportunities or to apply for a position, and you require an accommodation in using our website for a search or application, please contact our Benefits Department at [email protected] or 804-523-8228. (Do not submit resumes or solicit consultants to this email address). UnitedHealthcare creates and publishes the Transparency in Coverage Machine-Readable Files on behalf of Apex Systems.