Planning/GIS Technician

Aplin Martin; Vancouver; On-site; CAD 50,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Aplin Martin, a leader in civil engineering and planning, is seeking a Planning & GIS Technician to provide technical support on projects involving community planning and infrastructure. The role includes map preparation, spatial analysis, and support for public consultations, ideal for someone early in their career in a supportive consulting environment. Join a collaborative team committed to fostering inclusive communities across British Columbia.

Benefits

Comprehensive health benefits package

Education assistance program

Monthly health & fitness allowance

Group RRSP program & employer matching

Flexible working arrangements

Opportunities for career growth and advancement

Fun social and team building events

Supportive, diverse, and inclusive work environment

Qualifications

• 1-3 years of experience in a municipal, consulting, or development environment in a planning, GIS, or technical role.
• Strong skills in Microsoft Excel, including tabular data analysis, pivot tables, and charts.
• Familiarity with land use planning principles and municipal planning processes.

Responsibilities

• Prepare high-quality maps, graphics, and spatial analysis using GIS tools.
• Assist with CAD-based site planning and interpret development application information.
• Support the preparation of policy documents and public engagement materials.

Skills

GIS software proficiency

Data analysis

Attention to detail

Time management

Communication

Education

Diploma or undergraduate degree in GIS, Urban/Community/Regional Planning, Geography, or a related field

Tools

ArcGIS Pro

QGIS

AutoCAD

Adobe Creative Suite

Job description

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. Thisis 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 aflexible, 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 selvesto 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 [e-mail].

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.