Planning Technician

City of Abbotsford; Abbotsford; On-site; CAD 30,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A municipal government in the Fraser Valley is seeking a Planning Technician to support its Development Planning department. This role involves preparing maps and diagrams, assisting with development applications, and providing public information on zoning bylaws. Candidates must have a diploma in Geography and at least one year of planning experience. The salary ranges from $39.56 to $46.55 hourly.

Qualifications

• Minimum of one year's experience in a planning environment.
• Valid Class 5 BC Driver's Licence.

Responsibilities

• Prepare maps and diagrams for development applications.
• Assist in processing development applications.
• Provide information to the public on land use matters.

Skills

Strong relationship building skills

Attention to detail

Education

Post-secondary diploma in Geography or equivalent related discipline

Tools

GIS software

Job description

Planning Technician

Planning & Development Services
CUPE, Full Time
Posting #J1025-0787

The City of Abbotsford’s Planning and Development Services Department is seeking an experienced and self-motivated professional to join their dynamic team as a Planning Technician supporting the Development Planning department. As the City of Abbotsford’s newest Planning Technician, you will prepare maps and diagrams for development applications, reports, studies, legal covenants and bylaws using GIS software and other related software applications. Your attention to detail will help you to prepare graphics and power point presentations for planning reports and studies, complete research tasks, and prepare land use information letters. The Planning Technician will assist Development Planning in processing development applications. Your strong relationship building skills will assist in working with and providing information to the public on land use matters, such as explanation of zoning bylaws and the Official Community Plan.

To be considered for this position, you must have:

• Post-secondary diploma in Geography or equivalent related discipline.
• Minimum of one year’s experience in a planning environment; and
• Valid Class 5 BC Driver’s Licence.

This position is unionized, CUPE Local 774, and the hourly rate of pay is from $39.56 to $46.55.

The City of Abbotsford is committed to creating a workplace that fosters a culture of diversity and inclusion by attracting, retaining and developing a talented and diverse workforce which broadly reflects the community and citizens we serve. As such, we encourage applications from individuals from all genders, backgrounds and underrepresented groups. We will be happy to work with applicants requesting accommodation at any stage of the hiring process.

Apply today at www.abbotsford.ca/careers

Closing Date: November 12, 2025.