Project Planner - Surrey, Canada - Aplin Martin

Aplin Martin

Verified Company

Surrey, Canada

1 week ago

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Sophia Lee

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Description

About Us

Aplin Martin is a full-service Civil Engineering, Architecture, Planning, Environmental 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 300+ 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.

The Opportunity
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 & Responsibilities

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

Skills & Qualifications

The Project Planner level requires a Master's degree in addition to 27 years of planning experience
A master's degree in Urban Planning or Economics is preferred.
MCIP eligibility is required.
Creative problemsolving skills to gather relevant information to solve less well

- defined practical problems.

Compensation
The salary range for this position is $70,000 to $95,000 per year, commensurate with experience, skillsets, and qualifications.

Benefits and Rewards

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 worklife balance

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