Policy Planner

Overview

Strategic planner to develop municipal policies, OCP updates, and housing strategies.

Key Responsibilities

• data analysis
• policy writing
• rfp drafting
• project management
• community engagement
• zoning updates

Tasks

-Conduct research, write policies, and produce deliverables that are technically sound, visually engaging, and easy to understand -Draft and support RFP responses, scopes of work, and project management processes -Analyze complex data sets – demographics, housing, land use, and economics – and translate findings into actionable planning insights -Interpret municipal planning legislation, bylaws, regional strategies to support policy alignment and write policy documents and reports -Participate in and help coordinate community engagement, both online and in-person, including facilitation support and preparation of consultation materials -Provide day-to-day support on project management tasks and occasional mentorship to junior staff or interns -Contribute to and lead policy research and development and projects such as OCP reviews, Zoning Bylaw updates, Housing Plans and Strategies, Housing Needs Reports, and other community planning initiatives

Requirements

• arcgis
• qgis
• power bi
• excel
• planning degree
• 3‑5 years

What You Bring

-Comfortable with some ambiguity, and able to pivot as project needs evolve -Solid understanding of GIS (ArcGIS, QGIS) for mapping and spatial analysis is a great asset -Experience writing RFPs and/or proposals for municipal and development projects -Solid working knowledge of municipal planning processes, Council reporting, and development frameworks -A strong communicator and team collaborator -A degree in Urban/Community/Regional Planning, Geography, Public Policy, or a related field -Familiarity with Adobe Creative Suite, Power BI, or other data visualization tools for presentation and storytelling -Strong writing and presentation skills, with the ability to explain complex ideas clearly to a range of audiences -Experience facilitating community engagement initiatives and/or supporting Indigenous/community-based planning -An understanding of, or experience with, financial feasibility analysis, pro forma modeling, and land economics is considered a strong asset -Knowledge of OCP, zoning bylaws, housing policy, growth management principles and practices -Familiarity with BC’s legislative and regulatory planning framework (e.g., Local Government Act, Bills 16/44/46/47) -Membership or eligibility for membership in PIBC and CIP is preferred -Strong data analysis skills using Excel, Census, CMHC data, or similar sources -Hands-on experience working in Indigenous planning, social and equity-informed planning, and environmental climate planning -3-5 years of relevant professional planning experience, ideally within a local government or consulting environment, with a focus on planning policy and research -Comfort working on multiple projects simultaneously and managing competing priorities

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Benefits

-Monthly health & fitness allowance -Flexible working arrangements -Education assistance program -Fun social, team building events and professional development activities -Group RRSP program & employer matching -Comprehensive health benefits package that includes medical, dental, vision, an employee assistance program, life insurance, AD&D and LTD -Equal opportunities for career growth and advancement within the organization -A culture that supports learning, collaboration, and work-life balance

About Aplin Martin

-Offers engineering, architecture, and planning services. -Committed to innovative infrastructure and land development solutions. -Completed diverse projects in residential, commercial, and industrial sectors. -Expertise in water resources and transportation engineering, serving municipalities and private sectors. -Reputation for tackling complex projects requiring specialized knowledge and collaboration. -Portfolio includes large-scale developments, transit systems, and public infrastructure. -Combines creativity with technical excellence to deliver solutions balancing design with practicality.

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